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Everybody is switching': A United exec took aim at American as the airlines battle in Chicago
United Airlines is determined to humble American Airlines as they battle for dominance at Chicago O'Hare Airport. Mike Leskinen, United's chief financial officer, said at a Barclays conference on Wednesday that American operates a hub there only…
Beware the business school case study: the cautionary tale of Southwest Airlines
The venerable business case study method got its start in 1921 at the Harvard Business School. The method became standard at the school throughout the 1920's and since then Harvard has a near-monopoly grip on the business, selling its cases to over…
US audit finds gaps in the FAA's oversight of United Airlines maintenance
The ability of federal safety regulators to oversee airplane maintenance at United Airlines has been hindered by inadequate staffing, high employee turnover and the improper use of virtual inspections instead of on-site reviews in some cases…
US audit finds gaps in the FAA's oversight of United Airlines maintenance
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The ability of federal safety regulators to oversee airplane maintenance at United Airlines has been hindered by inadequate staffing, high employee turnover and the improper use of virtual inspections…
How a boom in luxury airline seats is slowing down jet deliveries
The luxury arms race at the front of planes may be contributing to chronic delays in the delivery of the aircraft themselves. A growing shortage of planes has many causes – supply disruptions, a lack of engines and a delay in custom aircraft…
American Airlines unions demand chief executive 'must go'
Feb 20, 202612:00 GMT by Ian Taylor British Airways' transatlantic partner American Airlines faces a growing crisis after unions representing pilots and cabin crew demanded the resignation or firing of chief executive Robert Isom. The Association…
Airlines don't let pilots have beards or facial hair for important reason
There are likely many traits that you would not want your pilot to have, like being a risk taker, or barely being able to see past the controls. But the one thing you probably couldn't care less about is whether the person flying your plane has a…
A Note To The Newlyweds In Business Class On My Malaysia Airlines Flight
Yesterday I reviewed my Malaysia Airlines A330-900neo flight in business class from Kuala Lumpur to Bali and I want to offer a note to the newlyweds who were seated in 2A and 3A. It was a very cute young Indian couple, though he married out of his…
Vanguard Group Inc. Reduces Stock Holdings in Southwest Airlines Co. $LUV
Vanguard Group Inc. lessened its stake in Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV - Free Report) by 7.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 61,040,835…
LATAM Airlines Group (NYSE:LTM) Receives Equal Weight Rating from Morgan Stanley
LATAM Airlines Group (NYSE:LTM - Get Free Report)'s stock had its 'equal weight' rating restated by Morgan Stanley in a research note issued to investors on Friday, Marketbeat.com reports. They currently have a $67.00 target price on the…
NEOS Investment Management LLC Boosts Holdings in United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL
NEOS Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL - Free Report) by 51.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The…
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (NYSE:LTM) Receives Average Recommendation of 'Moderate Buy' from Brokerages
Shares of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (NYSE:LTM - Get Free Report) have been assigned an average recommendation of 'Moderate Buy' from the five analysts that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Three investment analysts have rated…
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ Has $4.70 Million Stock Position in United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ cut its stake in shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL - Free Report) by 43.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund…
Why the United States Is Seeing an Ongoing Tourism Slump
Michelle Cowley, a London-based communications specialist, and her husband spent nearly two years planning a $16,000 vacation to Walt Disney World in Florida. Then their children, ages 7 and 11, heard about Renee Good and Alex Pretti being killed…
In 2025, the US was the only tourist area to see a decline in visitors
The U.S. has the unfortunate distinction of being the only major tourist destination that saw a decline in visitors in 2025, and it looks like that trend will continue into 2026, according to a new report. Tourism grew worldwide in 2025, but the…
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