Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines and former American Airlines president, aims to expand United's presence at JFK airport and grow its international routes. Despite previous merger proposals with American and Delta being rejected, Kirby remains focused on organic growth and leveraging AI to improve customer experience and operational reliability. He also dismissed interest in acquiring smaller carriers like JetBlue, emphasizing the need for willing partners in any merger. Kirby's long-term vision includes expanding in South America and the Southeast U.S., while navigating industry challenges such as infrastructure limits and rising costs.
Southwest Airlines experienced a temporary grounding of flights due to a widespread IT outage affecting its vendor Amadeus, which handles booking, check-in, and baggage systems. The outage caused long lines, check-in failures, and app issues across m...
Delta Air Lines reported a 3% drop in shares after missing Q3 earnings expectations due to a 62% jump in fuel costs. The airline cut its full-year profit and cash flow forecasts, citing rising fuel expenses expected to continue next quarter. Despite ...
United Airlines is set for potentially record-breaking Q4 results and a strong 2027, driven by its advanced Starlink WiFi rollout that is attracting elite loyalty customers from competitors like Delta, which faces WiFi delays. Despite capacity constr...
FTAI Aviation Ltd. has extended its multi-year engine exchange program with United Airlines to include CFM56-7B engines, following a successful start with United's V2500 fleet. This program allows United to receive serviceable engines ahead of schedu...
United Airlines Flight 884 from Washington, DC to Rome was canceled after passengers endured nearly 12 hours of delays caused by mechanical problems, severe weather, and crew time limits. The Boeing 777-200ER faced issues including a faulty door seal...
