Airlines

Southwest Airlines, known for its open-boarding policy and unique approach to air travel, is set to implement significant changes that will alter the way passengers experience the airline. By introducing assigned seating and redesigning cabin layouts to include extra-legroom seats, Southwest is making a bold move to cater to the changing preferences of customers and

Southwest Airlines recently made waves in the airline industry by announcing its plans to introduce premium seats for the first time in its history. Despite this significant change, CEO Bob Jordan has made it clear that the airline is committed to maintaining its low-cost identity. Jordan emphasized that Southwest wants to approach this new venture

JetBlue is set to increase its seat count in New England by 20% this coming winter, with a focus on expanding its core markets. This expansion will include the launch of new services in Manchester, N.H., as well as more flights out of Boston and new routes from Providence, R.I., Portland, Maine, and Presque Island,

American Airlines’ decision to heavily focus on direct distribution resulted in a massive loss of revenue amounting to $1.5 billion this year. The repercussions of this failed strategy have been significant, with CEO Robert Isom admitting that the impact in the first half of the year alone was $750 million. Unfortunately, the airline expects a

Delta faced a significant setback on July 24th when its IT systems, running on Microsoft Windows, were affected by the CrowdStrike outage. This disruption led to the cancellation of 50 flights, which accounted for approximately 1% of its schedule. Additionally, the carrier’s mainline schedule experienced a delay of 14%. CEO Ed Bastian assured customers through

Delta Airlines is still grappling with operational challenges, which were initially triggered by the CrowdStrike outage on July 19th. As of 12:30 p.m. Eastern time, the airline had canceled 460 mainline flights on Tuesday, constituting 13% of its schedule. Additionally, 21% of Delta’s flights were delayed. The cancellations by Endeavor, a subsidiary of Delta, had

Air India is set to launch its new Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two U.S. routes soon. The airline will start operating the new plane daily on New York JFK-Delhi flights from Nov. 1st and five times a week on Newark-Delhi flights from Jan. 2nd. This deployment will introduce Air India’s premium economy class on these

Delta Airlines faced another challenging day on Monday as it continued to deal with the aftermath of a global IT outage that occurred last Friday. The airline had to cancel over 750 mainline flights, which made up 19% of its schedule for the day. This number does not include the flights operated by Delta Connection

I recently had the privilege of experiencing Hawaiian Airlines’ SpaceX Starlink satellite WiFi on a flight from San Diego to Maui, and it completely changed my perception of in-flight connectivity. The carrier’s decision to offer this service on select planes and routes has set a new standard for in-flight WiFi excellence. Unlike the slow, glitchy,

On a typical Friday, people around the world were faced with chaos as a widespread technology outage impacted various industries simultaneously. This disruption had a domino effect, grounding flights, knocking banks offline, and even causing media outlets to go off the air. Companies and services that rely heavily on technology were left vulnerable, showcasing the

The recent global technology outage caused by a cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has had a significant impact on the aviation industry. By 3:30 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, nearly 2,500 U.S. flights were canceled, affecting airlines worldwide. The outage, which was triggered by an update undertaken by CrowdStrike, affected Microsoft Windows users of its tool. This

The recent global technology outage that grounded several flights has caused a stir in the travel insurance industry. Providers are now bracing themselves for a surge in claims as more than 1,600 customers are expected to fly today and could potentially be affected by the aftermath of the outage. InsureMyTrip, a prominent travel insurance comparison

The Airbus A321XLR, known for its extralong-range capabilities, has finally received certification from the European safety authority, EASA. This certification comes after a rigorous five-year process, marking a major milestone for the aircraft manufacturer. The certified version of the A321XLR will be powered by a CFM International Leap engine, showcasing the technical prowess and innovation

United Airlines faced a challenging second quarter as the industrywide domestic overcapacity drove down fares and resulted in more empty seats on aircraft. The profit margin of the airline shrunk due to this situation, affecting its overall financial performance. Despite reporting a net income of $1.32 billion, an increase from the previous year, United’s pre-tax

Alaska Airlines has announced plans to enhance its first-class and premium class offerings by increasing the number of premium seats on its Boeing 737-800, 737-900ER, and 737-9 Max aircraft. With over 200 aircraft set to undergo retrofits starting in the fall and completing by the summer of 2026, the airline is aiming to cater to

Spirit Airlines is facing challenges on the financial front as it anticipates second-quarter results to be worse than initially projected. The carrier now expects an adjusted operating loss between $160 million and $173 million, significantly higher than the earlier forecast of $121 million to $145 million. Additionally, the operating margin is expected to be between

American Express is set to open its 29th Centurion Lounge at Washington Reagan National Airport on July 17th. This 12,000-square-foot lounge will introduce a unique dining experience created by three renowned chefs: Michelle Bernstein, Ravi Kapur, and Michael Solomonov. Setting itself apart from other Centurion Lounges, this location will offer dishes inspired by Latin, Israeli,

American Airlines has recently made significant changes to its AAdvantage Business incentive program for small and midsize companies. This program now awards miles and loyalty points for bookings made via travel agencies, reversing a previous policy that only rewarded participants for direct bookings. These changes aim to provide more flexibility and benefits to companies that