U.S. airlines touted record second-quarter revenues, strong demand and fare stickiness—but the divide in the market between the airline haves and have nots remains firmly in place.
The recent U.S. earnings period contained significant airline updates, ones that appeared to speak to a maturing industry and associated constraints and pains.
The second quarter showcased strong financial and traffic performance from the four largest U.S. carriers in the midst of a challenging fuel environment.
Ten years after Swiss launched the world's first commercial Airbus A220 service in 2016, the aircraft has evolved into an important network-development tool.
Delta Air Lines believes industry fare hikes are likely to hold, while warning that durable growth should look different, for carriers navigating a changed industry landscape.
Two airlines are defending themselves against lawsuits because they have described seats located against solid walls as window seats and, in many cases, charged extra for the “benefit.”
The biggest takeaway appears to be that fares will remain elevated as demand stays strong and capacity remains constrained. But will airlines be able to maintain recent pricing gains?
IAG has invested in Mako and plans to flight-test the Australian startup’s drag-reducing riblet film this year on an aircraft operated by one of its airlines.
The world’s leading airlines had record-high results for the top 20 carriers in 2025, with combined revenue of just under $600 billion, 8% more than 2024.
