As Iberia says bienvenido to the Airbus A321XLR, Chris Sloan heads to Madrid to discover for himself how this game-changer might shake up the skies.
American Airlines and United Airlines are in a battle for the forward cabins, both debuting upscale, new premium products. Who will come out on top? And how will U.S. premium leader Delta respond?
American unveils 787-9 Flagship, striking first in premium war
I joined ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker on Aviation Week Network’s Window Seat Podcast to explore two very different airline strategies playing out in North America right now. Drawing on two in-depth stories I’ve reported—one on JetBlue (in this month’s ATW) and one on Porter Airlines (coming next month)—we compared how each airline is navigating a pivotal moment: JetBlue is in full turnaround mode, pulling back in some markets as it works to restore profitability after a challenging period. Porter, by contrast, is scaling up aggressively across Canada and into the U.S., with a brand-new fleet and an ambitious growth plan. Both face fierce competition and shifting market dynamics—but their paths forward couldn’t look more different.
Key West debuts a sleek, hurricane-ready terminal with jet bridges, modern amenities, and plans for full arrivals upgrades by 2026
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American Airlines is finally about to up the ante on transcontinental premium cabins with its new Airbus A321XLR, and that's just for starters!
After 25 years in the skies, JetBlue is facing some of its toughest headwinds yet—operational challenges, rising costs, and a changing competitive landscape. For my latest story in Air Transport World, I spoke exclusively with President Marty St. George, who returned to JetBlue last year, and COO Warren Christie about how the carrier is tackling these challenges head-on.
American Airlines is leveling up its premium game. With the debut of its new premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 — internally designated the 787-9P for “Premium” — the airline isn’t just unveiling a new cabin. It’s launching the most premium-dense widebody in its fleet, signaling a bold new chapter in how it competes for high-value international flyers.
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