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Spirit Airlines announces layoffs, jet sales as it tries to stay afloat
Embattled discount airline Spirit Airlines Inc. on Thursday said it would cut staff, scale back flight coverage and sell jets as it seeks a lifeline following its failed merger with JetBlue Airways ...5 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Boeing Email to Ethiopian Airlines Sheds Light on a Crash
Newly revealed correspondence indicates that a Boeing senior official counseled that the company could answer a pilot’s safety question, but it did not.6 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Spirit AeroSystems weighs hundreds more furloughs or layoffs if Boeing strike goes beyond Nov. 25
More than 32,000 Boeing machinists walked off the job on Sept. 13 after turning down an earlier tentative agreement.9 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Here’s Why the American Airlines Brand Hit Turbulence This Week
Days after the carrier got praised in the press and on social media for battling early boarding cheaters, the airline was shamed and fined for its poor treatment of disabled passengers.13 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Southwest Airlines profit tops estimates, company expects higher revenue in fourth quarter
Southwest said travel demand remains healthy and it expects unit revenue for the fourth quarter to grow 3.5% to 5.5%.15 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
American Airlines lifts 2024 profit forecast after sales strategy shift, posts third-quarter loss
American Airlines raised its profit forecast for the year as CEO Robert Isom said the company's sales strategy shift earlier this year is paying off.15 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
American Airlines Cracks Down on ‘Gate Lice’ With New Boarding System
American Airlines is testing a technology platform that will produce a sound when a passenger attempts to board a flight ahead of the assigned group.Yesterday - Travel -
Business - MarketWatch
Southwest Airlines beats on revenue by a wide margin, names new board members
Southwest reported a relatively big revenue beat and reached an agreement with activist investor Elliott to add new board members.15 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Jobless claims fall again as hurricane effects fade. Layoffs back to very low levels.
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell sharply for the second week in a row to 227,000, reversing a spike in claims earlier in the month after a pair of major ...15 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
American Airlines adds oat milk creamer to menu after PETA campaign
Animal welfare activists have pushed airlines to offer vegan creamer options, arguing that benefits cows and passengers.17 hours ago - Travel -
Business - CNBC
She had her dream job. Now she's facing death threats, a cyberstalker and growing legal bills
Misinformation researchers say they are facing a more treacherous landscape this election season than in the past, fueled by online trolls and lawsuits.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
American Airlines fined $50M over wheelchair access, damage
The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a $50 million penalty to American Airlines on Wednesday for mistreating passengers with disabilities. The agency alleges the company provided improper ...Yesterday - Travel -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Frontier, Spirit Airlines Revive Merger Talks
The carriers have held early-stage deal discussions, as Spirit continues negotiations with bondholders over possible bankruptcy terms.Yesterday - Travel -
Business - MarketWatch
American Airlines to pay $50 million penalty for mistreatment of disabled fliers
American Airlines’ stock falls after $50 million settlement with DOT over mistreatment of disabled passengers.Yesterday - Travel -
Top stories - NBC News
American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines for its alleged mistreatment of passengers with disabilities, which the department said in ...Yesterday - Travel -
Top stories - BBC News
US airline pilot caught with stun gun at Edinburgh Airport
Ryan Cecil was fined £8,500 after claiming he accidentally left the weapon in his luggage.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs
The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.”Yesterday - Travel -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
American Airlines Fined $50 Million Over Treatment of Passengers With Disabilities
The carrier said its mishandling rate for wheelchairs and scooters has dropped by 20% in recent years as it invests in new equipment and practices.Yesterday - Travel -
World - ABC News
The little airline that could — Lebanon's national carrier braves Israeli airstrikes
Since Israel began bombarding Beirut’s southern suburbs in its war against Hezbollah militants, Lebanon’s national air carrier has become a local icon simply by continuing to do its job2 days ago - Israel -
Business - MarketWatch
Frontier reportedly considering renewed merger talks with Spirit Airlines
More than two years after a merger deal fell apart, Frontier Airlines is considering another run at acquiring Spirit Airlines, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday night.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
American Airlines' message to boarding group cheats: Wait your turn.
American Airlines is testing a new tool to stop passengers from boarding flights ahead of their assigned group.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
A mysterious spate of bomb threats is crippling India's airlines
India vowed to punish those responsible for hoax bomb threats that have disrupted dozens of flights and caused airlines huge financial losses.2 days ago - Travel -
World - The Guardian
India’s airline industry in chaos after 90 hoax bomb threats in a week
Authorities yet to uncover source and motive of surge in fake bomb threats, as dozens of planes forced to reroute. A reported 90 hoax bomb threats have been made against Indian airlines in the past ...3 days ago - India -
World - Financial Times
Airlines bet on food and art to lure flyers back to ageing premium cabins
New perks offered while better planes and seats remain grounded from supply chain disruptions6 days ago - Travel -
Top stories - NBC News
American Airlines jet and small plane in close call
An American Airlines Boeing 737 and s small Cessna plane came within 400 feet of each other in Austin, Texas, forcing the jet to take evasive action to avoid a collision. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk ...6 days ago - Travel -
Business - CNBC
Spirit Airlines extends debt refinancing deadline hours before expiration
Spirit Airlines on Friday again extended a deadline with its credit card processor to renegotiate more than $1 billion in debt.6 days ago - Travel -
Business - Inc.
Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta
The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.October 17 - Meta -
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Business - MarketWatch
United Airlines sheds unprofitable capacity in better-than-expected quarter
Revenue from basic economy seats shot up 20% at United.October 16 -
Top stories - NBC News
Boeing prepares layoff notices for thousands of workers as turmoil deepens
Thousands of Boeing staff will get layoff notices within weeks, a union and industry sources said, as a senior U.S. official flew to Seattle to try to ease a crippling strike and a major airline ...October 15 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
The Ultimate Southwest Insider Tasked With Reinventing the Airline
CEO Bob Jordan plans big changes at the budget carrier, but activist Elliott has called for his ouster and is seeking help from shareholders.October 14 -
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World - ABC News
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail
The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden announces $600 million for Florida hurricane relief
President Biden traveled to Florida on Sunday, where he announced more than $600 million in aid to help recovery efforts from hurricanes Helene and Milton. Mr. Biden has asked Congress to return ...October 13 - Joe Biden -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump or Harris? Here are the 2024 stakes for airlines, banks, EVs, health care and more
With the U.S. election less than a month away, the country and its corporations are staring down two drastically different options.October 13 - Donald Trump