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Amazon Debuts Cyber Week Travel Deals

Amazon launched what one executive said was its "first-ever" Cyber Week Travel Deals. Amazon's travel deals hub offered sales from the likes of American Airlines, Disney, Universal, Budget, Choice, Avis, IHG and Carnival, for example. American Airlines, for instance, was offering a Black Friday deal of $89 for a one-way Philadelphia to Charlotte flight on…

Dennis Schaal | 2 days ago

Airlines

American Airlines Accuses Travel Agents of Stifling Innovation for Self Interest

American Airlines has lashed out at U.S. travel agents in a scathing response to the complaint that the airline's robust distribution strategy was unfair.

Selene Brophy | 4 days ago

Airline Weekly

American Airlines, JetBlue Call for More Sustainable Aviation Fuel Support

A lot more financial support is needed from just about everybody to decarbonize aviation.

2 weeks ago

Airline Weekly

The Latest on U.S. Airlines

At the Skift Aviation Forum on November 1, airline executives from the U.S. and beyond shared their latest thoughts on industry developments.

2 weeks ago

Airlines

This Thanksgiving Could Be the Busiest for U.S. Air Travel in 18 Years

Looks like it will be harder for Americans to escape Thanksgiving travel delays.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Airline Weekly

American Cuts 21 Austin Routes as U.S. Airlines Manage Over Supply

Airlines got a little over their skis with new flights to booming Austin. Now come the cuts as the U.S. industry seeks to balance supply and demand.

3 weeks ago

Airline Weekly

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom joined Edward Russell on stage at the Skift Aviation Forum on November 1. Enjoy their wide-ranging discussion from the year-end holiday outlook to international growth and boosting loyalty revenues.

3 weeks ago

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American Airlines CEO Defends Direct Selling Push in Face of Travel Agent Complaints

American Airlines's top boss Robert Isom feels confident in the carrier's evolving distribution strategy, the most assertive of all the carriers in the Americas. But some travel agents still feel bullied.

Selene Brophy | 4 weeks ago

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American Airlines Looks at Small Cities, United Airlines Looks Abroad

Today's podcast discusses Airbnb's earnings, American Airlines' loyalty plans, and United's international optimism.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 weeks ago

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American Airlines CEO Seeks to Boost Revenue and Enhance Loyalty Program

American Airlines's top boss says the company is right to focus on underserved U.S. small cities and key international markets through its airline alliance. The airline is also considering enhancements to its frequent flyer program.

Selene Brophy | 4 weeks ago