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United Airlines blocks AI agents from booking flights, citing cybersecurity risks
United Airlines said it will restrict access to AI agents seeking to book flights and manage reservations on their users' behalf, citing a risk to cybersecurity and undermining federal regulations. The airline is the latest American corporate giant…
Networks REFUSE to Tell Viewers Attempted United Airlines Hijacker Is an ILLEGAL ALIEN
On Tuesday, shocking news broke about a Monday night United Airlines flight from Newark, New Jersey, to New Orleans, Louisiana, in which a twice-deported illegal immigrant from Honduras — who claimed to be transgender — attempted to…
How Embraer and Porter Airlines Consider Matching the Jet to the Market
Kevin Jackson, President, Porter Airlines Arjan Meijer, President, Embraer Commercial Aviation Moderated by Meghna Maharishi, Airlines Reporter, Skift Airlines choosing new aircraft must weigh lower per-seat operating costs against the revenue…
Air Canada Exec: Airline Needs Reliability to Be Fully Premium
Air Canada doesn't need another lie-flat seat. It needs to run on time, and its own operations chief admits it isn't there yet. As the airline industry pours money into premium, Air Canada argues it got there first. The carrier is “the…
Etihad CEO Warns Fuel Costs Could Push Airline Fares Higher in 2027
IATA's $350 billion forecast for airline fuel spending points to thinner margins and higher ticket yields in 2026, while Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves warned of fare pressure from 2027 as fuel hedges thin, Gulf News reported Nov. 12. The…
Sara Nelson on What's Ahead for Airline Labor
Sara Nelson, International President, Association of Flight Attendants-CWA Moderated by Sarah Kopit, Editor-in-Chief, Skift Airlines face a new labor-cost challenge as pressure shifts from major wage increases at mainline carriers toward closing…
United Airlines Is Blocking AI Agents for Flight Bookings Over Security Concerns
If you plan to use an AI agent to book your trips, there's some bad news. Citing potential security risks and regulatory violations, United Airlines announced Wednesday that it will block all third-party AI agents or personal assistants from…
I Tried the Viral VPN Trick for Cheap Flights. Airlines Are Way Ahead of You
The idea behind using a VPN to get cheap flights is simple. Local airlines often offer discounts for residents—so you spoof your location to make yourself look like a local resident and unlock those sweet deals. Easy, right? Well, it used to…
Asia-Pacific airlines brace for prolonged fuel pain as hedging cover thins
KUALA LUMPUR: Asia-Pacific airlines face growing exposure to elevated jet fuel prices as older hedging contracts expire and carriers must decide whether to lock in new cover at higher levels, industry executives said. The spot price of jet fuel is…
United Airlines won't let AI agents book your flight. Expert says you shouldn't let a bot do that for you, anyway
Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images United Airlines said Wednesday it would be restricting artificial intelligence bots from its digital platforms, warning that allowing third-party AI assistants to access account credentials could expose…
Mum slams KLM airlines after blind daughter's guide dog refused on flight
A mum was forced to fork out over £800 to fly to Amsterdam with her blind daughter after her guide dog was refused on board a KLM flight. Amy MacDonald, 24, who is registered blind, was travelling from Glasgow to the Netherlands capital to…
Prioritizing Premium and Loyalty as Competition Intensifies with American Airlines' CCO
Nat Pieper, Chief Commercial Officer, American Airlines Moderated by Brian Sumers, Editor, The Airline Observer Airlines competing for premium travelers face a difficult investment test as more carriers pursue the same customers. Challenged on…
The Airport Scorecard: What Airlines and Airports Must Get Right
John Ackerman, CEO, Los Angeles World Airports Régis Lacôte, Executive Vice President of Groupe ADP, Head of Operations and Innovation, and Managing Director, Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport Moderated by Sarah Kopit, Editor-in-Chief…
Singapore Airlines' New First Class Suites Can Convert Into the Largest Double Bed in Commercial Aviation
Singapore Airlines reveals a $1.6 billion USD long-haul cabin redesign introducing queen-sized double beds First class suites will feature Poltrona Frau leather upholstery, sliding doors and Paradies bedding The fleet-wide overhaul rolling out in…
Airline Growth, Mergers, and What Comes Next with Breeze Airways' CEO
David Neeleman, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Breeze Airways Moderated by Gordon Smith, Airlines Editor, Skift Independent airlines can pursue growth by creating demand in markets that established carriers have overlooked. Breeze Airways founder…
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