Behind the Scenes: US Airlines Flying for the Pentagon
The Civil Reserve Air Fleet taps carriers like American, Delta, and United for surge capacity during national emergencies.
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Sunday, Oct 11
Alaska Airlines Eyes Global Routes and Premium Growth
Despite hub bottlenecks and Delta competition, Alaska Airlines plans to rule the West Coast with upgraded cabins and international flying.
High Airfares Are Here to Stay as Fuel Costs Surge
Surging jet fuel expenses are eroding revenue from steeper ticket prices, leaving few U.S. airlines profitable.
Why Delta Air Lines Retired Its Boeing 777 Fleet
A 21% fuel burn gap pushed Delta Air Lines to retire all 18 of its Boeing 777 widebodies.
Tuesday, Oct 6
Delta Hits $5.7 Billion in Premium Cabin Revenue
Delta Air Lines has reached a $5.7 billion premium revenue milestone, though the exact internal breakdown remains anyone's guess.
United Targets Delta Elites With Wi-Fi Status Match
United is pitching Premier status to rival frequent flyers, framing onboard Starlink Wi-Fi as the deciding factor.