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Delta’s Shake Shack tie-in brings burgers onboard

Delta’s Shake Shack tie-in brings burgers onboard

Delta is introducing Shake Shack Cheeseburgers on domestic first-class flights from Boston starting 1 December, with plans to expand nationwide in 2025. The collaboration, hyped as elevating in-flight dining, allows preselection via the Fly Delta app. Experienced fliers know a tasty burger at 30,000 feet is easier said than

Egypt fires PR canon at One Mile at a Time, own foot, over criticism of Cairo airport

Egypt fires PR canon at One Mile at a Time, own foot, over criticism of Cairo airport

One Mile at a Time is a favorite read of the travel hacker community. Blogger Ben Schlappig brings warmth, humor, and intelligent reviews of aviation products. His recent criticism of Cairo International Airport ignited a firestorm from Egypt’s government, which only highlights Schlappig’s critcisms. Further, Egypt bizarrely refuted

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy, seeks restructuring to stay competitive

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy, seeks restructuring to stay competitive

Spirit Airlines, which pioneered ultralow-cost air travel, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, reports the Wall Street Journal, becoming the first major US passenger airline to do so since American Airlines in 2011. The expected bankruptcy is the result of mounting debt, rising labor costs, and intense competition from legacy

JetBlue narrows focus to East Coast leisure as it scrambles for profits

JetBlue narrows focus to East Coast leisure as it scrambles for profits

JetBlue is doubling down on leisure travel along the East Coast as its path back to profitability. President Marty St. George, speaking at the Skift Aviation Forum, outlined a strategy centered on routes connecting the Northeast with Florida, Orlando, and the Caribbean. This targeted approach is a key element of

Marriott’s corporate restructuring underway, scale TBD

Marriott’s corporate restructuring underway, scale TBD

Per Skift, Marriott International, the world's largest hotel company, has initiated a significant corporate restructuring, including widespread layoffs affecting hundreds of employees. This move, part of an $80-90 million annual cost-saving initiative, primarily impacts corporate-level positions. The restructuring follows Marriott's doubling in size over the past

United expands at IAD, temporary terminal or no

United expands at IAD, temporary terminal or no

United Airlines is significantly expanding its operations at Dulles International Airport (IAD), strengthening the hub for both domestic and international flights. The nation's self-proclaimed flag carrier aims to enhance connectivity across its network, particularly in the eastern United States, where Newark dominates. Per the Washington Business Journal, United

American Airlines and Iberia prepare for Airbus transatlantic A321XLR routes

American Airlines and Iberia prepare for Airbus transatlantic A321XLR routes

The Airbus A321XLR is poised to revolutionize transatlantic routes, with Iberia becoming the first airline to operate the aircraft on long-haul flights. This new single-aisle jet, capable of flying up to 4,700 nautical miles, is set to replace the aging Boeing 757 fleet for many airlines. American Airlines plans