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High airfares may become new norm as jet fuel costs soar, says Asia-Pacific airline industry chief
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — High airfares could become the new norm as airlines contend with soaring jet fuel prices and mounting operating costs, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines' chief said Friday. Wong Hong, director-general of…
High airfares may become new norm as jet fuel costs soar, says Asia-Pacific airline industry chief
High airfares could become the new norm as airlines contend with soaring jet fuel prices and mounting operating costs, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines ' chief said Friday. Wong Hong, director-general of the association grouping 18 airlines…
High airfares may become new norm as jet fuel costs soar, says Asia-Pacific airline industry chief
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World's best airline? Not in the economy cabin
Qatar Airways, named the world's best airline nine times, may offer a great business class experience. In economy, good luck. On a recent flight from New York to Doha lasting more than 10 hours, I sat near a toilet that was not cleaned once. Cabin…
Dividend Roundup: Southwest Airlines, Cisco, Microsoft, Chevron, and more
This week's dividend activity included increased payouts from Realty Income (O) and Aflac (AFL) as well as declarations from Southwest Airlines (LUV) and Cisco (CSCO). Additionally, looking towards next week, industry players such as Microsoft…
United Airlines Moves To Ban Use Of AI Agents In Booking Flights For Customers
United Airlines is moving to ban the use of artificial intelligence (AI) agents to make flight reservations on behalf of customers over concerns of possible security risks and violations of federal regulations. United warned travelers on Nov. 11…
UK airline ordered into compulsory liquidation 7 years after being founded
The winding-up petition was originally filed in May, with several hearings held in the following months, including the most recent in October. The Gazette published the notice on Thursday, November 12, confirming the order. Former company directors…
How Proactive AI Is Changing the Airline Customer Experience
Erik Zahnlecker, Industry Lead, Travel, Sierra Moderated by Alison McCarthy, Content Director, Skift Studio Passengers remember a well-handled disruption far more than an on-time flight, Sierra's Erik Zahnlecker said, and AI agents can now give…
Microsoft Global Outage Disrupts Indian Airlines; IndiGo, Akasa Face Email Issues, Flights Hit in Delhi
New Delhi: Airline operations in India faced disruptions on Friday, November 13, amid a Microsoft global outage, with carriers reporting technical issues affecting their systems. The disruption impacted airline operations at Delhi Airport, while…
How Airlines Can Own the Whole Trip in the AI Era
Damien Pfirsch, Chief Commercial Officer, Agoda Moderated by Jeremy Kressmann, Vice President, Skift Studio Airlines have an opportunity to extend their customer relationships beyond flights as AI agents reshape travel planning and booking. The…
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…
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…
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