IndiGo Announces Its Next Long-Haul Destination
IndiGo’s Athens launch is less about Greece and more about signaling ambition. It seems like the carrier is steadily building the muscle of a long-haul heavyweight.
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8 Origins of Spirit’s Downfall
Spirit Airlines went from being a profit all-star in the 2010s to a poster child for dysfunction in the 2020s. Filing for bankruptcy again, having just exited court protection in March, the ULCC is deeply distressed and losing alarming sums of money. In this week's feature story we discuss where it all went wrong, and identify possible survival strategies for the ailing carrier.
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Allegiant CEO on the Future of Ultra-Low-Cost, Las Vegas Tourism
A year since Allegiant CEO Greg Anderson took the reins, he said he is “focused on removing anything that distracts us from our competitive strength.”
Lufthansa Tightens Grip on Group Airlines with Internal Shake-Up
Lufthansa is officially focused on integration, not standardization. But the lines between its national brands are being unmistakably redrawn.
Delta CEO Doubles Down on Premium: 95% of Revenue From $100k Travelers
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the top earners in the U.S. were continuing to spend, despite previous concerns over the economy slowing down.
Avelo Becomes U.S. Launch Customer for Embraer E2 With 100-Jet Deal
Avelo is sidestepping legacy limitations with an ambitious fleet move, while Embraer finally cracks a U.S. market dominated by union scope clause restrictions.
JetBlue Expands in Fort Lauderdale as Spirit Falters
JetBlue is the latest airline to expand in Spirit fortress Fort Lauderdale, hoping to capitalize on the ultra-low-cost carrier’s uncertain future.
Joby to Partner With Uber as It Ramps Up Flying Taxi Development
As Joby aspires to bring its flying taxis to the public within the next year, the company has partnered with Uber to start offering helicopter flights that will be operated by Blade.
United Airlines CEO Sees Travel Demand Rebound
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said he was confident in the strength of the U.S. economy after a disappointing jobs report spurred concerns the economy is slowing down.
Airbus Watches China’s Rise, Expects to Meet Delivery Targets This Year
As Comac grows in China, Airbus said it is keeping an eye on the plane maker’s ambitions.