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Trump Nominates Bryan Bedford, Longtime Airlines Executive, to Lead FAA
The agency faces an air traffic controller shortage and the need to upgrade outdated systems that are critical to its operations.The New York Times - 1d -
U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns
Airline and retail executives are bracing for a slowdown in demand amid concerns tariffs will cut down consumer spending.CNBC - 3d -
Frontier Airlines offers free checked bags promotion in swipe at Southwest
Frontier Airlines took a swipe at Southwest Airlines’ plan to start charging for seat assignments and checked luggage by doing the opposite.NBC News - 13h -
Airline earnings face bumpy ride amid first-quarter ‘parade of horribles’
TD Cowen analysts expect airline stocks to remain volatile.MarketWatch - 6d -
Major US airlines warn demand is slowing
In addition to two major crashes, airlines point to the uncertain economic future, plummeting government travel and reductions to corporate travel.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Airline CEOs warn domestic travel demand is slowing
Airline CEOs say economic uncertainty and a drop in government travel is driving down domestic travel demand.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Southwest Airlines mocks Mavericks for Luka Doncic trade
Southwest Airlines is starting to make people pay for checked bags on flights, and it took the occasion to mock the mavericks for trading Luka Doncic.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets
It’s happening: Southwest Airlines will start charging passengers to check bags for the first time.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Southwest Airlines Just Announced an End to Its Most Beloved Perk. It’s Truly the End of an Era
After five decades, the airline is eliminating free checked bags for most passengers.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
American Airlines plane engine catches fire after landing in Denver
An American Airlines plane engine caught fire after it landed at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening, officials said.NBC News - 5d -
Passengers evacuate onto wing of burning American Airlines jet
Footage shows passengers huddled on the wing of the commercial airliner, which was on the tarmac, as flames burn under the aircraft.BBC News - 5d -
WATCH: American Airlines flight catches fire at Denver airport
The incident involving an American Airlines plane took place Thursday evening at Denver International Airport.ABC News - 4d -
WATCH: American Airlines flight catches fire at Denver airport
The incident involving an American Airlines plane took place Thursday evening at Denver International Airport.ABC News - 4d -
WATCH: American Airlines flight catches fire at Denver airport
The incident involving an American Airlines plane took place Thursday evening at Denver International Airport.ABC News - 4d -
Frontier Airlines offers free checked bags promotion in swipe at Southwest
Budget carrier Frontier Airlines is offering free checked luggage and economy bundles that come with seat assignments and carry-on bags.CNBC - 14h -
Southwest Airlines to start charging for checked bags
On May 28, Southwest Airlines will start charging most of its customers for checked bags for the first time in its history. Flyers who are part of the company's A-List Preferred program and those ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
American Airlines passengers on plane erupting in flames
An American Airlines flight caught fire at the Denver Airport in Colorado on Thursday, after making an emergency landing due to engine problems. Everyone made it out alive, but some passengers were ...CBS News - 4d -
Bags fly free no more: Southwest Airlines to end free checked luggage policy
Southwest Airlines will no longer allow bags to fly free. The airline announced Tuesday it will begin charging some customers who check baggage in May.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Louisiana execution recharges debate on death by nitrogen gas
Jessie Hoffman is trying to halt his March 18 execution, saying nitrogen gas protocol is shrouded in secrecy.The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Florida man is set to be executed for kidnapping and murdering a woman
A man convicted of kidnapping a woman in Miami and later strangling her to death is set to be executed next monthABC News - Mar. 10 -
Louisiana Resumes Capital Punishment With First Nitrogen Execution
Jessie Hoffman was put to death on Tuesday after the Supreme Court declined to intervene. It was the state’s first execution since 2010.The New York Times - 7h -
Firing squad witness describes execution: "My heart started pounding"
Jeffrey Collins was one of three media witnesses for the firing squad execution of Brad Sigmon. He has been a witness to 11 South Carolina executions.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Southwest Airlines to start charging for checked bags for the first time
In a major policy shift, Southwest Airlines will begin charging for some checked bags starting May 28. This marks the first time in the airline's 54-year history that passengers will face baggage ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight from Wichita to D.C.
A Texas man has been arrested by the FBI for an alleged assault against multiple people on an American Airlines flight exactly five weeks after another American Airlines flight crashed while ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Southwest Airlines ending free checked bags policy for many passengers
Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked bags policy for many passengers. Some experts think customer loyalty could suffer.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Playing in harmony, despite the president's DEI executive order
When President Trump's executive order banned DEI programs throughout the government, the United States Marine Band was forced to cancel a planned concert with teens from Equity Arc, a nonprofit ...CBS News - 2d -
Here’s how ‘DOGE’ cuts, safety fears and a slowing economy are combining to hurt airlines
American Airlines now sees a much bigger Q1 loss, and Southwest said less government travel hurt revenue.MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
Spirit Airlines, fresh from bankruptcy, is ready to take on the new Southwest, CEO says
Spirit Airlines is out of bankruptcy, hitting its target to emerge in the first quarter, after a crippling few years.NBC News - 5d -
Spirit Airlines, fresh from bankruptcy, is ready to take on the new Southwest, CEO says
Spirit Airlines emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, meeting its target to exit in the first quarter.CNBC - 5d -
Delta cuts its once-rosy outlook. Here’s what’s worrying the airline.
Shares of Delta Air Lines Inc. dropped more than 9% after hours Monday after the airline slashed its current-quarter estimates, seeing trouble ahead for demand for its domestic flights.MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
Airline stocks fall as possible economic 'soft patch' raises demand concerns
U.S. airline stocks tumbled Tuesday to their lowest levels since late last year after data showed some economic concerns, hitting what had been a bright spot for consumer spending.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Why Southwest Airlines is changing its checked bag policy
Southwest Airlines is changing its "bags fly free" policy in hopes of attracting customers to sign up for the Southwest-branded credit card. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Passengers evacuate after American Airlines plane catches fire at DIA
An American Airlines plane carrying 178 people caught fire on the tarmac after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport. Twelve passengers were taken to the hospital with minor ...CBS News - 5d -
American Airlines plane catches fire moments after touch down
An American Airlines plane engine caught fire after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport on Thursday, forcing passengers to evacuate onto the plane’s wing. At least 12 people ...NBC News - 4d -
American Airlines flight catches fire after emergency landing in Denver
Twelve passengers were taken to the hospital with minor injuries Thursday after an American Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport and then caught fire, airport ...CBS News - 4d -
The incredible shrinking airlines: can anyone actually be comfortable in a 17-inch seat?
There are many good reasons to quit flying – primarily, of course, the climate crisis. And the lack of legroom suggests airlines are actually trying to squeeze us out .... Name: Tiny seats.. ...The Guardian - 16h -
Firing Squad Execution Witness Recounts Experience: A Rifle Crack, Then Silence
One of the three media witnesses to the execution of Brad Sigmon in South Carolina on Friday describes what he saw.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Nissan's chief executive steps down, insider with Mexico experience gets tapped
Japanese automaker Nissan says its chief executive, Makoto Uchida, is stepping downABC News - Mar. 11 -
Arson investigation launched after fire at New Jersey home of Bayer executive
At least eight agencies are investigating the cause of a fire at the New Jersey home of a Bayer pharmaceutical executive earlier this month.NBC News - 5d -
Louisiana puts man to death in state's first nitrogen gas execution
Jessie Hoffman Jr., 46, was put to death Tuesday evening in Louisiana's first execution in 15 years.CBS News - 5h