Airlines Chronic Delays

Frontier Group and Spirit Airlines Talk Possible Merger

Despite a failed deal years ago, the pair are in talks on another possible merger.

Inc. - 15h

Frontier Airlines Offers to Buy Spirit Airlines, Again

Spirit, which filed for bankruptcy protection last year, says it has rejected the new Frontier overture but would be open to a higher offer.

The New York Times - 1d

American Airlines flight collides with helicopter in Washington, D.C.

The FAA has confirmed that an American Airlines regional jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Emergency officials say they're coordinating a ...

NBC News - 20h

American Airlines flight collides with helicopter in Washington DC

It came down in the Potomac River, officials say, and search and rescue boats have been deployed to the area.

BBC News - 21h

Court blocks airline service fee disclosure rule

An appeals court blocked the Biden administration’s rule that required airlines to disclose upfront their service fees. The court said Tuesday that the Department of Transportation (DOT) failed to ...

The Hill - 1d

RFK Jr. on chronic disease research

Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) asked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about National Institutes of Health research and innovation and expressed her concern on chronic disease emphasis, not infectious disease. RFK ...

CBS News - 1d

Social Security boost faces delays

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Some Social Security beneficiaries may have longer wait for pay boost Social ...

The Hill - 3d

Budget airline Ryanair cuts passenger traffic goal again on Boeing delays

Budget airline Ryanair on Monday reported stronger-than-expected after-tax profit for the three months through to the end of December.

CNBC - 3d

Spirit Airlines Will Prohibit ‘Offensive’ Tattoos and Revealing Clothing

The airline clarified (somewhat) the attire and appearance that might prevent passengers from being allowed to board or remain on a plane, a move that goes a step further than other major U.S. ...

The New York Times - 5d

Spirit Airlines bans 'lewd' clothing, tattoos

Spirit Airlines said its passengers may not be allowed to board the aircraft or can be forced to leave if they are sporting “lewd” clothing and/or have not covered “offensive” tattoos, according to ...

The Hill - 6d

American Airlines shares tumble as outlook falls short

American forecast a wider than expected loss for the first quarter, sending shares lower.

CNBC - Jan. 23

Why fining airlines for chronically late flights is a bad idea

Using blunt penalties to discourage airline flight delays is misdirected.

The Hill - Jan. 22

American Airlines Accused of Discrimination by Interracial Couple

In a lawsuit, two newlyweds say they were detained after a passenger and airline employees wrongly suspected the Black husband of trafficking his white wife.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Trump Considering TikTok Ban Delay

President-elect Donald Trump may grant an extension allowing TikTok to keep going beyond the ban.

Inc. - Jan. 19

The Guardian view on Keir Starmer’s economy: no acute crisis, but chronically weak | Editorial

Labour should ask the Bank of England if it can do more to boost growth. Recent days of market turmoil have elicited some extraordinary responses. The fact that investors are demanding higher rates ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays

The Transportation Department said in a lawsuit that two of the airline’s routes were consistently delayed in violation of federal rules.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

DOT sues Southwest, fines Frontier for 'chronically delayed flights'

The Department of Transportation has sued Southwest Airlines, alleging the carrier operated chronically delayed flights.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Transportation Department sues Southwest for 'chronically delayed flights'

The Department of Transportation on Wednesday sued Southwest Airlines, alleging the carrier operated chronically delayed flights, and fined Frontier Airlines for late-arriving flights.

NBC News - Jan. 15

Overbooked Flight? What to Know If an Airline Bumps You

When airlines sell more tickets than available seats, passengers can get kicked off their flights — whether they want to or not.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Chronic Pain Afflicts Billions of People. It’s Time for a Revolution.

As many as two billion people suffer from it — including me. Can science finally bring us relief?

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Chronic Pain: Five Things We Know About Causes, Treatments and Diagnoses

After developing chronic pain, I started looking into what scientists do — and still don’t — understand about the disease. Here is what I learned.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

As Delta Reports Profits, Airlines Are Optimistic About 2025

The industry is enjoying a strong demand for tickets and rising profits, but it remains vulnerable to unexpected problems like a recession or a surge in inflation.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Airlines extend travel waivers due to LA wildfires

Airlines are waiving change fees and fare differences for Los Angeles-area flights due to wildfires.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Chinese airlines rush into Europe as western carriers retreat

Ability to keep flying over Russia helps three big state-owned carriers undercut European rivals

Financial Times - Jan. 8

What went wrong for Spirit Airlines?

Spirit Airlines hasn't had a profitable year since 2019, and it's lost more than $2 billion since 2020. It filed for bankruptcy protection in November.

CNBC - Jan. 5

These airlines were the most on time in 2024, analysis finds

Delta ranked highest among U.S. carriers despite a computer outage in July that caused thousands of cancellations.

CBS News - Jan. 3

US fines JetBlue $2m for ‘chronically delayed flights’ in unprecedented act

Department of Transportation denounces ‘unrealistic’ JetBlue schedules in yet another setback for the airline. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Friday a $2m fine against ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

JetBlue fined $2 million for flying chronically delayed routes

JetBlue has agreed to pay a $2 million penalty after federal regulators charged the U.S. carrier with operating multiple chronically delayed flight routes.

NBC News - Jan. 3

JetBlue fined $2 million by feds for "chronic flight delays"

JetBlue is the first carrier to be penalized by the Department of Transportation for unrealistic scheduling practice.

CBS News - Jan. 3

JetBlue fined $2 million for chronic flight delays

The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a $2 million penalty Friday against JetBlue Airways for multiple chronically delayed flights, the first time the agency has penalized an airline for ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

JetBlue fined $2 million by DOT for 'chronically delayed flights'

The Department of Transportation said its $2 million fine against JetBlue was the first of its kind for chronically delayed flights.

CNBC - Jan. 3

JetBlue Fined $2 Million for Chronic Delays

The Transportation Department’s first ever penalty for chronic delays takes aim at four routes that consistently arrived late for five consecutive months.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

These airlines were the most on time in 2024

Supply chain issues and strong travel demand continued in 2024.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Passengers Say Turkish Airlines Flights Have Bedbugs

Passengers on several of the carrier’s flights said the biting pests were on seats, blankets and in overhead bins and that the airline did not take action.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Secrets of an airline points millionaire

How far will you travel to collect Avios and EuroBonus points in 2025?

Financial Times - Jan. 1

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