Airline News

Bringing you the latest airline news and expert insights from the aviation industry. Get the need-to-know developments in passenger experience, ancillary services, revenue management, loyalty, and technology with Skift.

Our coverage includes the top airlines from American Airlines to Emirates, Delta Air Lines, and more. Navigate the fast-evolving airline sector and make informed decisions with Skift’s expertly curated analysis and reports.

Read more

Stay informed about the latest advancements in air travel, including changes in flight operations, new service offerings, and updates on airline alliances. Understand how technological innovations are reshaping the industry, from AI-driven customer service to new aircraft models enhancing fuel efficiency.

Whether you are a professional in the aviation sector or an enthusiast, our airline news helps you stay ahead in the competitive world of air travel.

For more in-depth insights and weekly reports, subscribe to Airline Weekly.

Airlines

GMR Ups Stake in Delhi Airport Amid Growth in Aviation Sector – India Report

GMR group's decision to increase its stake in the Delhi International Airport comes at a time when airport operators' revenue growth could top 15% this year.

GMR Ups Stake in Delhi Airport Amid Growth in Aviation Sector – India Report

Airlines

Generation Next: The Women Shaping Travel’s Future

These women leaders are the travel industry’s disruptors and innovators, and you can bet they’re on more than one shortlist for the next big thing.

Generation Next: The Women Shaping Travel’s Future
Reach new heights in aviation
November 12 in Dallas
See Who's Onboard

Airlines

Demand Surges for Festive Season Travel – India Report

The upcoming festive season is driving a surge in demand for travel across India. Airfares remain stable due to early bookings and special discounts, but there could be a spike as travel dates near.

Demand Surges for Festive Season Travel – India Report

Airlines

Southwest Chairman Gary Kelly to Step Down After Activist Pressure

Gary Kelly has been a part of the Southwest family for almost four decades. Will his departure and that of six other board members be enough to keep Elliott happy?

Southwest Chairman Gary Kelly to Step Down After Activist Pressure

Airlines

Indian Carriers’ Share in International Travel Surges – India Report

Indian airlines are accounting for a larger share in international traffic to and from India. However, this is likely in part due to the government's restriction on additional bilateral flying rights.

Indian Carriers’ Share in International Travel Surges – India Report

Airlines

Air Canada Could Shutdown Operations Within Days Amid Fierce Labor Battle 

Air Canada's shutdown plan throws fuel onto an already heated dispute. The parties are continuing to talk, but the preparation of contingency measures suggests a total shutdown of the airline by next week is a real and growing possibility.

Air Canada Could Shutdown Operations Within Days Amid Fierce Labor Battle 

Airline Weekly

Thunder Down Under: Qantas Flexes Its Muscles

Ten years ago Qantas was struggling. Dangerously thin profits, if not outright losses in some periods, drove its then-CEO Alan Joyce to undertake controversial cost-cutting measures. Fast forward to 2024, and Qantas is earning higher margins now than before the pandemic.

Thunder Down Under: Qantas Flexes Its Muscles

Airlines

Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary: eDreams CEO Is ‘Spoofing His Shareholders’

Expedia, eTraveli Group, lastminute.com, Kiwi, loveholidays.com and Omio have authorized access to Ryanair flights. eDreams Odigeo is missing in action — and it hurts.

Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary: eDreams CEO Is ‘Spoofing His Shareholders’

Airlines

How Holiday Packages are Boosting EasyJet and British Airways

Once snobbishly consigned to the ‘bucket and spade brigade,’ package holidays are one of the fastest-growing products in UK travel. This lucrative opportunity to diversify revenue has not gone unnoticed by British Airways or easyJet, with both airlines rapidly expanding their highly profitable holiday divisions. 

How Holiday Packages are Boosting EasyJet and British Airways

Airlines

What’s Next For Azul, Brazil’s No. 2 Airline?

Azul is now the second-largest carrier in Brazil. The pandemic did little to deter its growth, but the airline must find a solution for its increasing debt levels. Could a merger fix this?

What’s Next For Azul, Brazil’s No. 2 Airline?