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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 - 13h -
Watching Rescuers for Flight 5432 Working
People paused to observe the scene from the airport and from cars along a highway next to the river.The New York Times - 3h -
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 - 4h -
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 - 5h -
The Last Flight of the Dog Pilot
Seuk Kim left behind a finance career to chase his dream of becoming a pilot. He took off one day in November with four dogs on board, a trip that would not go according to plan.The New York Times - 13h -
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 - 13h -
Video shows United Airlines flight in disarray after problems midair
New video, verified by NBC News, shows the passenger cabin of a Boeing 787-8 in disarray after a United Airlines flight from Nigeria to Washington, D.C., experienced problems midair, according to ...NBC News - 4d -
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 - 5d -
No shoes, no service when passengers step aboard a Spirit Airlines flight
Spirit Airlines customers have to don unprovocative clothes that do not expose “breasts, buttocks, or other private parts” when aboard the low-cost carrier, according to new standards posted this ...NBC News - 5d -
American Airlines shares tumble as outlook falls short
American forecast a wider than expected loss for the first quarter, sending shares lower.CNBC - 6d -
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 -
JetBlue now accepts Venmo payments to book flights, an airline first
Venmo payment options are available on JetBlue website, and will roll out on carrier's mobile app in coming months.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
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Airlines cancel flights and Houston airports close ahead of storm
Airports are readying for major disruptions in Texas, Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast before anticipated wintry blast.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
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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 -
Allegedly intoxicated Southwest Airlines pilot arrested at airport ahead of flight
Southwest Airlines confirmed the pilot had been removed from duty and apologized to customers whose travel plans were disrupted.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Coyote strike on the runway forces United Airlines flight back to Chicago's O'Hare
A United Airlines passenger jet struck a coyote during takeoff in ChicagoABC News - Jan. 16 -
Southwest Airlines pilot accused of DUI is arrested at Georgia airport before flight
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at a Georgia airport and accused of DUI on Wednesday.NBC News - 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 -
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 -
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 -
Airlines cancel more than 3,000 U.S. flights amid storm, Delta slide evacuation at Atlanta
Flight disruptions stretched from Dallas to Atlanta.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
US streamlines deportation flights to China
The Biden administration repatriated more than 500 Chinese nationals in the last year, laying the groundwork for systematic deportations across the Pacific Ocean. On Friday, the Department of ...The Hill - 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 rivalsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Frontier plans new flights from JFK to big American Airlines hubs Miami, LA and Dallas
Frontier said fares would start as low as $19 for JFK-Miami service.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
2 found dead in JetBlue landing gear compartment after flight, airline says
It was unclear how they accessed the aircraft, JetBlue said.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Courts in ‘State of Disarray’ on Law Disarming Felons
The Supreme Court has repeatedly ducked Second Amendment challenges to the law. Starkly differing decisions from federal appeals courts last month may change that.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
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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 -
Austrian liberal party quits coalition talks leaving negotiations in disarray
Surprise move by Neos raises doubts about viability of forming centrist government excluding far right. The smallest of three parties in talks to form Austria’s next government has unexpectedly ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
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 -
A Flight Seatmate Turned Soul Mate
When Venkata Datta Sai met PV Sindhu, a champion badminton player, on a plane, there was a spark, but her popularity concerned him. “She’s like the LeBron James of this side of the world,” he said.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 -
South Korean Police Raid Offices of Airline, Airport Involved in Plane Crash
The search warrant lists charges of professional negligence resulting in death, after 179 people were killed on a Jeju Air flight.The Wall Street Journal - 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
