Airline Industry news and trends

Delta Air Lines Cuts Guidance, Citing Lower US Consumer Confidence
Transportation // March 10, 2025

Delta Air Lines said Monday (March 10) that macro uncertainty has softened demand in the domestic market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

FAA Eyes AI System to Watch America’s Airways
artificial intelligence // November 12, 2024

The nation’s air traffic cops are going high-tech. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants artificial intelligence (AI) to help monitor America’s crowded skies, part of a push to modernize how it monitors thousands of daily flights. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Southwest Expects Lower Pricing Power as Airlines Add Capacity
Transportation // June 26, 2024

Southwest Airlines is experiencing reduced pricing power because airlines have added flights and seats. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Sabre Platform Helps Airlines Adopt ‘Offer and Order’ Retailing Strategy
Travel Payments // May 22, 2024

Sabre has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered retailing platform designed to enable airlines to adopt an “offer and order” approach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Interviews & Exclusives
Digital Tools Streamline Payments for Budget-Conscious Travelers

October 12, 2023
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures, travel saw a significant rise this summer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

The 83-Year-Old Startup Quietly Powering Travel Payments

July 16, 2018
Say hello to the payments industry’s 83-year-old startup. That would be UATP (Universal Air Travel Plan), the oldest payment scheme in the world, founded by American Airlines in 1936. In fact,...

Quick Reads
United Airlines Reduces Domestic Capacity, Citing ‘Current Demand Environment’

April 15, 2025
United Airlines said Tuesday (April 15) that it will remove 4 percentage points of its scheduled domestic capacity, starting in the third quarter, in response to the “current demand environment.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Delta Air Lines Cuts Guidance, Citing Lower US Consumer Confidence

March 10, 2025
Delta Air Lines said Monday (March 10) that macro uncertainty has softened demand in the domestic market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Southwest Expects Lower Pricing Power as Airlines Add Capacity

June 26, 2024
Southwest Airlines is experiencing reduced pricing power because airlines have added flights and seats. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Sabre Platform Helps Airlines Adopt ‘Offer and Order’ Retailing Strategy

May 22, 2024
Sabre has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered retailing platform designed to enable airlines to adopt an “offer and order” approach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...