Third-quarter results for U.S. airlines were mixed, as low-cost carriers struggled to turn a profit amid demand shifts and all-too-familiar constraints.
Once again operating an all-Boeing fleet, Alaska Airlines has sold its remaining Airbus aircraft to American Airlines for delivery in the next six months.
With ratification of their tentative agreement, United Airlines pilots have obtained improvements to pay and benefits—and triggered competitive snap-up clauses.
The pandemic has thrown out the playbook in terms of typical downturn recovery, analysts say, but one common factor giving some airlines an edge is partnership.
Contract negotiations are far from over for U.S. airlines, as major pilot contracts set the bar high and flight attendants seek their own improvements.
Flight attendants are seeking what their fellow crewmembers in the cockpit have largely achieved—significant improvements to pay and contract provisions.
Summer 2023 has seen its fair share of challenges, including record-breaking high temperatures—something airlines may have to contend with more in the future.
