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The Skift Aviation Forum will take place on November 12, 2026, at the TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK Airport, bringing together senior airline executives, industry leaders, and aviation experts to examine the biggest challenges and opportunities facing global air travel.
As airlines navigate rising operating costs, aircraft shortages, shifting traveler demand, and intensifying competition, leaders are rethinking how they grow profitably while meeting evolving customer expectations. Discussions will explore everything from network strategy and fleet modernization to premium travel, loyalty economics, labor relations, and the growing role of AI in the passenger experience.
In this Executive Focus Report, Skift will capture 10 key insights from conversations throughout the event. Drawing on perspectives from leading airlines, aircraft manufacturers, industry analysts, and labor representatives, the report will examine the strategies and decisions shaping the next phase of aviation.
Topics Covered in This Report:
- How rising fuel costs, economic pressures, and shifting demand are influencing airline profitability, network strategy, and growth
- How aircraft shortages and changing fleet economics are affecting capacity decisions, route expansion, and competition
- Why premium travel, loyalty programs, and credit card partnerships are becoming increasingly important to airline commercial strategies
- How airlines are balancing operational reliability, workforce priorities, and rising customer expectations amid mounting cost pressures
- How AI, personalization, and changing traveler behavior are influencing airline shopping, customer engagement, and the future passenger experience
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Source: skift.com
