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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…
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…
United Airlines' best loyalty perks will soon be reserved for its cardholders. Is the card worth it?
Frequent flyers who hold a United Airlines co-branded credit or debit card can soon earn up to twice as many miles as noncardholders, effectively rewarding the airline's biggest spenders. Starting April 2, United UAL cardholders can earn more miles…
United Airlines announces sweeping changes that could impact million of flyers
Travelers flying United without one of the airline's credit cards will soon see the number of points they earn per flight slashed. United Airlines is revamping its Mileage Plus frequent-flyer program to reward customers who carry a United…
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…
Lufthansa airline delay refunds
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Airline Workers: Pass ROTOR Act and 'Prevent Future Tragedies'
A coalition of labor groups collectively representing hundreds of thousands of airline workers is urging the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, which it argues could…
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…
Vietnam Airlines finalises an order for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft - Economy Class & Beyond
Vietnam Airlines has announced that the carrier has finalised its first Boeing single-aisle order for 50 737 MAX aircraft. The addition of the 737-8 will enable Vietnam Airlines' domestic and regional route growth plans as air travel demand…
Vietnam airlines sign US contracts worth US$36.9bn
Three Vietnamese airlines announced nearly US$37 billion in purchases on Wednesday, in a series of contracts signed with US aerospace companies. The agreements come as Hanoi and Washington continue trade negotiations on US tariffs on Vietnamese…
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…
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