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Elliott asks for December special meeting at Southwest Airlines, cuts board slate to 8
Activist investor Elliott Management has requested a Dec. 10 special meeting date at Southwest Airlines, as it seeks to oust CEO Bob Jordan.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
Southwest Airlines Settles Boardroom Fight
Southwest will add five board members as a concession.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
24 Hours in Mumbai With an Airline Pilot
Flight crews see the world in 24- to 48-hour bites between international flights. On this trip, the stop is the crowded city on India’s west coast.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
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.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
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 ...Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
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.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Frontier, Spirit Airlines Revive Merger Talks
The carriers have held early-stage deal discussions, as Spirit continues negotiations with bondholders over possible bankruptcy terms.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
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 ...Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
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.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
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.Business - The New York Times - October 24 -
Ryanair profit drops as airline cuts passenger forecast
European low-cost carrier blames pressure on consumers for fall in faresBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Let Me Ask a Question We Never Had to Ask Before
Election Day is only the beginning.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
China asks: what is an e-bike?
State bureaucracy makes the question more difficult than it may seemWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
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.Top stories - NBC News - October 13 -
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United Airlines sheds unprofitable capacity in better-than-expected quarter
Revenue from basic economy seats shot up 20% at United.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
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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.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
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 disruptionsWorld - Financial Times - October 19 -
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 ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
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 jobWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
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.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
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.”Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
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.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
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 ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
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.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
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.Business - The New York Times - October 24 -
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%.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
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.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
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.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
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 ...Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Airline Lost Your Bag? Here’s How to Reunite With Your Luggage.
Or at least be reimbursed if it’s gone for good.Business - The New York Times - October 25
