Event   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews  
Airline Weekly • Gordon Smith

David Neeleman on Stage at Skift Aviation Forum — insights for airlines and industry leaders

At the Skift Aviation Forum, aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman joined Gordon for a fast‑paced on‑stage interview that was recorded for the audience. Neeleman offered operational and strategic perspectives aimed at airlines and industry leaders, touching on business model choices, market competitiveness and startup challenges.

2026-01-01T01:44:59.349297-08:00
ATC   NTSB   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • Howard Hardee

NTSB: ATC told United 737 MAX 8 to ‘keep your speed up’ before March 2024 Houston runway excursion

By FlightGlobal: The crew of a United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 that overran a runway in Houston were encouraged by air traffic control to maintain speed during approach, according to an updated NTSB investigation report into the March 2024 accident that saw the aircraft's left main landing gear collapse.

2025-12-31T16:25:24.358405-08:00
PaxEx   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

British Airways Removes Hot Breakfast From Club Europe on Many Short‑Haul Routes, Angering Frequent Flyers

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: British Airways is discontinuing hot breakfasts in Club Europe on many short-haul routes, sparking outrage among frequent flyers.

Also: Live and Let's Fly, View from the Wing and thebulkheadseat.com
2025-12-31T13:23:07.655749-08:00
PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Southwest Mulls First-Class Seats on 737s: Strategic Shift or Last Gasp?

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Southwest Airlines is considering introducing First Class seating on some Boeing 737s as part of its evolving service strategy.

2025-12-31T12:22:54.363522-08:00