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The Skift Global Forum 2024

The Skift Global Forum 2024

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JetBlue’s CEO on Mergers, Lounges and Getting Past Engine Issues

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said at the Skift Global Forum that JetBlue is focused on its “core strategy” as it seeks to become consistently profitable.

JetBlue’s CEO on Mergers, Lounges and Getting Past Engine Issues
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JetBlue to Open Airport Lounges in Major Premium Push

Speaking to Skift, JetBlue president Marty St. George said it’s possible to balance a low-cost airline with high-end lounges. If realized as planned, these could be some of the most exclusive spaces of any U.S. carrier. 

JetBlue to Open Airport Lounges in Major Premium Push

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Why United Charges for Carry-Ons and the Impact of Boeing’s Strike

United hasn't been affected by the Boeing strikes so far, but it and other airlines will eventually need their planes.

Why United Charges for Carry-Ons and the Impact of Boeing’s Strike

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TSA to Start ‘One Stop Security’ for Some International Airports as Soon as 2025

TSA Administrator David Pekoske said at the Skift Global Forum Wednesday he was "100% confident" that at least one airport would be under the program in 2025.

TSA to Start ‘One Stop Security’ for Some International Airports as Soon as 2025

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U.S. to Allow Alaska-Hawaiian Merger to Proceed With Consumer Protections

The Alaska-Hawaiian merger cleared another major hurdle after receiving the green light from the DOT.

U.S. to Allow Alaska-Hawaiian Merger to Proceed With Consumer Protections

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United’s Network Playbook: What’s Next for China and Low-Cost Carriers?

Skift spoke with United’s senior vice president of global network planning about the current state of the carrier’s network and its ability to compete with Chinese airlines.

United’s Network Playbook: What’s Next for China and Low-Cost Carriers?

Airline Weekly

Greece Lightning: The Aegean Airlines Success Story

Aegean Airlines suffered three straight years of losses from 2010 to 2012, aggravated by a surge in fuel prices. This week we discover how Aegean not only survived, but thrived under intense macroeconomic pressure.

Greece Lightning: The Aegean Airlines Success Story

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United Airlines to Introduce Free Starlink Wi-Fi to Entire Fleet

United will become one of the biggest carriers to use Starlink Wi-Fi as it seeks to court more business and premium travelers with free and high-speed internet access.

United Airlines to Introduce Free Starlink Wi-Fi to Entire Fleet

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Southwest’s Evolving Route Network 

Airline Weekly analysis of Cirium Diio data shows fascinating shifts in Southwest’s route network over the past decade. In this week’s episode we drill into the detail.

Southwest’s Evolving Route Network