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Airlines say they will continue to hire the best pilots, regardless of race or sex.

How airlines are addressing pilot hiring after DEI banWith an industry need for pilots, one former recruiter says airlines still see a benefit to expanding the field through more...

Frontier Airlines said it will reduce its yearly growth rate to 10% in an effort to curb substantial net losses.

Frontier to cut annual growth in a bid to boost profitsThe ultralow-cost carrier has charted a plan to pare back fleet expansion and reduce its annual growth rate to 10%. Industry...

Avelo's net loss for the first nine months of 2025 was $35.6 million.

Will Avelo's restructuring lead to profitability?The airline is counting on a more focused flight network and a fleet revamp with Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to turn things...

Alaska Airlines is using its Boeing 787s to drive international expansion.

Alaska Airlines calls itself a global carrier. But is it, really?Analysts say Alaska is headed in the right direction, but another acquisition is likely needed for the airline to truly compete...

United is trying to protect its lead over American at Chicago O'Hare.

United, AA battle for Chicago could be a win for consumersThe clash is likely to hurt the short-term bottom lines of American and United, but consumers would benefit from a fare war.

Trump's proposed cap on credit card interest sparks industry concerns

Trump's proposed cap on credit card interest sparks industry concernsThe president wants to compel credit card issuers to cap their interest rates at 10% for one year. Banks, airlines and other...

Weight-loss pills could fuel airline savings

Weight-loss pills could fuel airline savingsFor airlines, fewer overweight flyers means lighter aircraft, and therefore improved fuel efficiency.

Spirit was a smaller airline in 2025, but it also placed more emphasis on timeliness.

Spirit a surprise finisher in 2025 on-time performanceThe budget airline finished third among large U.S, carriers, just behind Alaska Airlines, with an on-time performance of 78.8%.

Southwest Airlines' new cabin features power at every seat and seatback holders for personal electronic devices.

Preview 2026: The year ahead for aviationSouthwest, JetBlue and Frontier will introduce premium cabin products as they continue chasing the successes of Delta and...

A Lufthansa Allegris business-class cabin.

Airlines' arms race hits a snag: There just aren't enough seatsAirlines are facing delays in seat certifications due to supply-chain backlogs and stricter regulatory requirements, impacting...

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