United and Delta Have Big Ambitions

United and Delta Have Big Ambitions

Delta Air Lines and United Airlines unveiled ambitious plans this week. The latter ordered up to 300 new Boeing aircraft, 200 of them 787s. CEO Scott Kirby claims the deal will cement United's status as the so-called U.S. flag carrier. And the former aims to recover its pre-pandemic profit margins in just two years. Can Delta and United do it? Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss in the 'Lounge. Read more about United and Delta on Skift. For deeper insights into aviation, subscribe to Airline Weekly.

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Boeing and Airbus End Their Trade Spat – For Now

Boeing and Airbus End Their Trade Spat – For Now

The U.S. and the EU ended a 17-year-long spat over which side provided more illegal state aid and agreed to drop tariffs, which means chocolate, wine, and exercise equipment may get cheaper. Huh? Edwa...

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Southwest to the Max

Southwest to the Max

Southwest Airlines ordered 34 Boeing 737-7 Max aircraft, a strong sign of confidence in the once troubled airline program and a spot of good news for the beleaguered airframer. Editor Madhu Unnikrishn...

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European Airlines Fear Another Lost Summer

European Airlines Fear Another Lost Summer

U.S. airline CEOs were encouraged by passenger traffic during the week's Memorial Day holiday, which marks the unofficial start of summer for the United States. But their European counterparts are les...

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JetBlue's Founder Breezes Into the Skies Again

JetBlue's Founder Breezes Into the Skies Again

David Neeleman's new airline breezes to a ticket counter near you soon, as the first flights launch next week. Edward "Ned" Russell discusses his interview with Neeleman (in the May 24 issue) with Mad...

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Zoom Deals Vs. Real Deals

Zoom Deals Vs. Real Deals

In the first segment of this episode, Accenture's Jonathan Sullivan argues that domestic business travel is coming back around the world, particularly as companies ramp up their sales pipelines. One c...

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Is It Time to Book That European Vacation?

Is It Time to Book That European Vacation?

Europe could reopen for vaccinated U.S. tourists sometime this summer, officials say. But it's already May. Will all the pieces be in place to salvage airlines' peak summer season? Editor Madhu Unnikr...

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Who's Right: Kirby or Kelly?

Who's Right: Kirby or Kelly?

United CEO Scott Kirby says business travel is coming back, while Southwest CEO Gary Kelly says it could take years? Who's right? Editor Madhu Unnikrishnan and Airlines Reporter Edward "Ned" Russell g...

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Is Your Airline a Pollyanna or Cassandra?

Is Your Airline a Pollyanna or Cassandra?

We're in the thick of U.S. airline first-quarter earnings, and executives almost across the board are optimistic that the industry has turned the corner. But is that optimism misplaced? Brazil, after ...

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