The Aviation Industry's Premier Event
Opening Reception at Apella by Alexandria, New York City | November 11, 2026
Main Event at TWA Hotel, JFK, New York City | November 12, 2026
The Aviation Industry’s Most Influential Gathering
On November 12, the 6th annual Skift Aviation Forum brings the industry's most influential leaders to New York to unpack what's next for global air travel.
Profitability, capacity, sustainability, loyalty, the impact of AI: this is the one-day deep dive that sets the agenda for the year ahead. Airline CEOs, innovators, and investors, in one room, for the conversations that move the industry.
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‘It was my first time attending a Skift event and I was mighty impressed. Skift has become *the* source of travel intelligence. This shone through in the calibre of the speakers and the attendees. Also, for a change, the absence of hundreds of vendor booths at a conference was refreshing.’
‘Just wrapped my first Skift Aviation Forum. Packed agenda, efficient execution, and the kind of event that makes you grateful you took the trip. Perfect for those of us who need (love) to maximize our time on the road.’
Skift Aviation Forum 2025 By The Numbers
Who Attends
Speakers
From the CEOs leading global travel giants to bold entrepreneurs redefining the future of aviation, our speakers represent the forefront of insight, innovation, and leadership in the travel industry. Their perspectives shape the conversation - and the future - of global air travel.
More to be added.
Agenda
Start Your Day With Jay: A Review of the U.S. Airline Industry
November 12 | TWA Hotel, JFK | Breakfast served
Which U.S. carriers are thriving, and which are facing deeper trouble? Airline Weekly analyst Jay Shabat opens the day with an insider's look at the forces reshaping American aviation: economic pressures, regional market differences, low-cost versus full-service strategies, fleet modernization, and the trends coming next.
This is a working session, not a lecture. You'll share insights from your own operation, tackle the challenges in front of the room, and compare lessons from recent U.S. airline innovations. You'll leave with a firm grasp of what's driving the industry right now.
Last year this session filled within days and ran standing room only. Seating is limited and first-come, first-served for registered attendees ONLY.
Venues
Opening Reception
Apella by Alexandria, New York City | November 11
Discover Apella, New York City’s premier meeting and event destination venue - secluded on the edge of the East River, yet within touching distance of Midtown Manhattan.
Main Event
TWA Hotel, JFK, New York City | November 12
Limited room blocks available for attendees
Built inside Eero Saarinen's iconic 1962 TWA Flight Center, the TWA Hotel is the only hotel on JFK Airport grounds - a mid-century masterpiece where the golden age of aviation never really ended. Runway views included.
Address: One Idlewild Drive, JFK International Airport, Jamaica, NY 11430
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Sponsor Opportunities
Want to be part of the event? Sponsor opportunities include main stage talks, networking, workshops and more. Reach out to sponsorships@skift.com to learn more.