Airlines

Southwest Airlines, one of the major players in the airline industry, is currently facing challenges from Elliott Management, an activist investment firm holding an 11% stake in the company. Elliott has made it clear that it aims to oust the current board and management of Southwest Airlines, citing the recent announcement of additional legroom seats

Southwest Airlines recently announced plans to introduce premium extra-legroom seats on its planes, marking the first time the airline will offer such a product. The CEO, Bob Jordan, emphasized that despite this new addition, Southwest will continue to uphold its low-cost identity. The decision to add extra-legroom seats comes as part of an effort to

JetBlue has recently announced its plans to increase its seat count in New England by 20% next winter. This expansion includes launching service in Manchester, N.H., adding more flights out of Boston, as well as introducing new routes from Providence, R.I., Portland, Maine, and Presque Isle, Maine. This strategic move will position JetBlue as a

Southwest Airlines, known for its open-boarding policy, is undergoing a major transformation by implementing assigned seats. This move marks a significant departure from the airline’s traditional approach to seating and will have a profound impact on the overall customer experience. With the addition of extra-legroom seats, Southwest aims to cater to the evolving preferences of

American Airlines has faced a significant revenue loss of $1.5 billion this year due to its laser focus on direct distribution and failed attempt to transition travel agencies towards NDC bookings. However, the airline has recognized its mistakes and is taking steps to re-engage with travel agencies and corporate clients to mitigate the impact and

In the dynamic world of aviation, continuous innovation is imperative to enhance the travel experience for passengers. The three major global airline alliances – Star Alliance, Oneworld, and SkyTeam – have been focusing on leveraging technology integrations to facilitate seamless multi-airline journeys. These alliances are striving to make the process of organizing complex itineraries across

Delta Airlines faced a major setback on July 24th when the CrowdStrike outage caused disruptions to its Microsoft Windows-based IT systems. As a result, the airline was forced to cancel 50 flights, representing about 1% of its schedule. With 14% of its mainline schedule experiencing delays, Delta’s reputation for reliability was put to the test.

Air India has recently announced the introduction of new Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two U.S. routes, aiming to enhance the travel experience for passengers. The new plane will be operated daily on New York JFK-Delhi flights starting from November 1st, and five times per week on Newark-Delhi flights beginning on January 2nd. This deployment will

Delta Airlines is facing ongoing operational challenges, which initially began with the CrowdStrike outage on July 19th. These difficulties have now persisted for five days, causing significant disruptions to the airline’s schedule. As of 12:30 p.m. Eastern time, Delta had already canceled 460 mainline flights on Tuesday, amounting to 13% of its overall schedule. Additionally,

In today’s fast-paced world, staying connected while flying has become a game-changer for many travelers. Hawaiian Airlines has taken a step ahead of the competition by introducing the SpaceX Starlink satellite experience on certain planes and routes. This move has set a new standard for in-flight WiFi services, offering passengers a seamless and reliable connectivity

Delta Airlines faced ongoing cancellations on Monday due to the aftermath of the CrowdStrike global IT outage that occurred on Friday. As of Monday afternoon, Delta had already canceled over 750 mainline flights, which accounted for a significant 19% of its schedule on that day. This figure does not include the flights from the Delta

A recent widespread technology outage caused chaos around the world, affecting a variety of services ranging from flights to banking and media outlets. This incident shed light on the significant reliance on a small number of software providers and the vulnerability it creates. The Root of the Issue Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike investigated the outage and

Airbus has achieved a significant milestone with the certification of the longest-range Airbus narrowbody by the European safety authority EASA. This certification paves the way for the commercial operation of the Airbus A321XLR, an aircraft designed for extralong-range missions. The certification process for the Airbus A321XLR powered by the CFM International Leap engine spanned five

The recent global technology outage caused chaos in the airline industry, with nearly 2,500 U.S. flights cancelled by 3:30 p.m. Eastern time on Friday. This disruption was a result of a cybersecurity firm, CrowdStrike’s update that affected Microsoft Windows users of its tool. The impact was felt worldwide, with over 4,000 cancellations reported globally. Atlanta,

Following a recent global technology outage that grounded several flights and caused widespread delays and cancellations, travel insurance providers are bracing themselves for a surge in claims. InsureMyTrip, a popular travel insurance comparison site, has reported that more than 1,600 customers who had plans to fly today could potentially be affected by the outage. As

The recent report by United Airlines indicating a decrease in its profit margin during the second quarter is a significant indicator of the challenges facing the airline industry as a whole. The underlying cause of this decline can be attributed to domestic overcapacity, which has driven down fares and resulted in a higher number of

Alaska Airlines is in the process of making major changes to its seating arrangements, particularly on its Boeing 737-800 and 737-900ER aircraft. The airline’s decision to increase the number of first-class seats on the 737-800s and extra-legroom seats on the 737-900ERs and 737-9 Max planes comes as premium products continue to outperform coach seats in

Spirit Airlines is facing challenges in turning around their financial results during the ongoing pandemic. The airline recently announced that their second-quarter results are expected to be worse than previously anticipated. This includes an adjusted operating loss of between $160 million and $173 million, a significant increase from their initial guidance back in May. One