Scott Kirby is still talking about buying American Airlines, and the more he explains it, the less sense it makes. Scott Kirby’s Bizarre New Case For Buying American Airlines United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has doubled down on his...
SWISS A330 Evacuated In Delhi After Aborted Takeoff: Elderly Passengers Break Legs While Others Take Selfies With Bags
Another evacuation, this time on SWISS, and another reminder that many passengers still do not understand the most basic rule in an emergency: leave your bags behind. SWISS Flight Evacuated In Delhi After Aborted Takeoff, As Passengers Take Bags,...
Delta Air Lines Slashes 12 More Routes As Fuel Prices Rise (Full List)
Delta Air Lines is trimming more routes, offering another sign that higher fuel prices and softer demand are beginning to reshape airline networks. Delta Cuts More Routes As Fuel Prices Rise Several U.S. airlines are reducing or suspending routes...
Budget Airlines Demand $2.5 Billion Bailout From Trump Administration
First it was Spirit Airlines. Now a wider group of budget carriers reportedly wants billions in federal relief. The White House and Congress should flatly reject this. Budget Airlines Want A $2.5 Billion Bailout According to The Wall Street...
We Grounded The 737 MAX After 157 Deaths But Ignore The Same Toll On Highways Every 24 Days
When Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed in 2019, killing all 149 passengers and 8 crew members onboard, the response was swift and overwhelming: the 737 MAX was grounded worldwide. Yet in the U.S. we reach the same death toll...
VidantaWorld’s New Yacht, Elegant, Has A Pricing Problem
VidantaWorld’s Elegant looks like a luxury disruptor at first glance, but the pricing and inclusions tell a very different story. A Mexican Resort Brand Quietly Goes To Sea VidantaWorld has officially entered the cruise market with Elegant, a 216-guest...
Why The Government (Morally) Has To Save Spirit Airlines
There’s a real possibility of Spirit Airlines shutting down after the government blocked its lifeline. That changes the moral math. Spirit Was Told It Had To Survive Alone Spirit Airlines had two serious suitors. Frontier wanted it. JetBlue wanted...
Statistically, United CEO Kirby Is Right, Airfares Are Low
United CEO, Scott Kirby wants higher fares and claims they should be 15-20% higher. The uncomfortable part is that the long-term data says he has a point. Kirby Said The Quiet Part Out Loud United CEO Scott Kirby recently...
Delta Says No To “Business Class Plus” And That’s A Smart Move
Airlines keep finding new ways to carve up premium cabins. Delta, at least for now, is not playing that game. I think that could give it a strong competitive advantage in the years ahead. Winning Strategy? Delta Says No...
Air Canada Aeroplan Devalues Award Chart, Premium Cabin Redemptions Rise Up To 25%
Aeroplan is raising award prices again, and, as expected, the biggest devaluation for U.S.-based travelers is longhaul business and first class awards. Air Canada Aeroplan Raises Award Prices, With Longhaul Premium Cabins Hit Hardest Air Canada Aeroplan will update...
United Flight Attendant Gave A Passenger “The Hand” And Boarding Pay Won’t Fix It
A rude gesture in the galley says more about service culture than any press release about “brand loyalty.” As United Airlines seeks to transform itself into a top-tier carrier, it must do more to rally all flight attendants to...
Trump Thinks This Airline Is A Bargain. History Suggests Otherwise
There once was an airline with recognizable assets, steady demand, and a business model that seemed to make sense. The Case For Saving This Airline Doesn’t Add Up It wasn’t supposed to fail. There were aircraft. There were valuable...
United Airlines CEO Says Internal Turf Wars Keep Airfares Too Low
According to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, airfares do not rise when they should. They rise when airlines are “forced” to act. In that, Kirby muses, is a lesson on how airlines can get away with raising fares. United...
Lufthansa Can Change The Uniforms, But It Still Lacks Vision
New uniforms are often what airlines roll out when they want to look like they are improving without addressing what is actually broken. New Lufthansa Uniforms Look Nice, But Feel Like Lipstick On A Pig Lufthansa has unveiled a...
Trump Doubles Down On Buying Spirit Airlines. The Market Already Rejected It
President Trump says the government should just buy Spirit Airlines, sell it later for a profit, and call that good stewardship. That is not how any of this works. Trump Digs In, Says Government Should Buy Spirit Airlines. What...
World’s Most Powerful Flight Attendant Now “Praying” Trump Saves Spirit Airlines
Sara Nelson aligning herself with Donald Trump to save Spirit Airlines tells us something: when labor jobs are on the line, all political bets are off. Sara Nelson Is Now “Praying” For Trump To Save Spirit Airlines Sara...
United Thinks It Can Pull A “Concorde Moment” And Keep Airfares High, Even If Fuel Prices Drop
United Airlines is having its “Concorde” moment, speculating that even if fuel prices retreat, it can raise fares and keep them higher. United Thinks Higher Airfares May Be Here To Stay, Even If Fuel Prices Retreat United CEO Scott...
“Service Dog” Poops Multiple Times On United Flight As Crew Uses Coffee Grounds To Mask Smell
Sometimes the problem with “service animals” onboard is not that they are real or fake, but that they make a mess that a baby wearing a diaper never would. “Service Dog” Poops Repeatedly On United Airlines Flight As Crew...
JetBlue CEO Says No Bankruptcy In 2026 But Warns “Decks Are Stacked” Against Small Airlines
JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty raised eyebrows with a memo addressing bankruptcy rumors, but I think the important takeaway is that she JetBlue CEO Says Bankruptcy Off The Table In 2026, But “Decks Are Stacked” Against Small Carriers Like JetBlue...
United Beats Delta In Strong Q1 But Cuts Profit Forecast As Fuel Costs Surge
United Airlines delivered a strong first quarter and beat rival Delta Air Lines, but like the rest of the industry, the outlook is much less positive in the face of rising oil prices and economic uncertainty. United Airlines Reports...
