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As Skiplagged’s Hidden-City Flight Business Booms, Airlines Fume
Entrepreneur Aktarer Zaman built his business finding customers direct flights for far lower prices on layover itineraries. Carriers are not pleased.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
Alaska Airlines flight from Dulles makes emergency landing at LAX
The pilot declared an emergency landing as a precaution after a tire blew out during take-off. No one was injured.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
American Airlines flight avoids Hawaii mountain in 'expedited climb' after takeoff
An American Airlines flight departing Hawaii was hastily ordered to make an “expedited climb” to avoid crashing into mountainous terrain on Wednesday.Top stories - NBC News - November 15 -
American Airlines pilots told to make 'expedited climb' to avoid Hawaii mountains
American Airlines pilots were told to make an “expedited climb” to avoid crashing into Hawaiian mountains Wednesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). An air traffic ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines plane in Dallas prior to departure
The aircraft was preparing to depart when it was stuck just under the flight deck, and no injuries were reported. A bullet struck a Southwest Airlines airplane preparing for departure from a ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Air freight groups and airlines rush to increase flights out of China
Rate for flying goods from Asia to US has jumped as demand for cheap Chinese imports continue to riseWorld - Financial Times - November 17 -
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy following mounting debt and a failed merger
Spirit Airlines said Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with losses, growing debt and a failed merger during the post-pandemic travel lull.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy amid mounting financial losses
Biggest US budget airline says it expects to operate as normal as it works its way through Chapter 11 process. Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
What travelers need to know about Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the first major U.S. passenger carrier to do so since American Airlines 13 years ago.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
How Spirit Airlines Went From Industry Maverick to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The budget carrier’s pivot to ultralow fares brought it success but competition, rising costs and a failed merger bid hurt the business.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
Frontier Airlines is adding 16 new routes. Here's where they are.
Frontier is expanding service across 21 airports in the U.S. and Caribbean. Here are the new routes the carrier will service.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Middle East Airlines Has Become an Unlikely National Hero in Lebanon
Middle East Airlines has managed to fly through regional and civil wars since the 1960s. And it is still in the skies today.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
American Airlines to shame boarding line cutters with new technology
American Airlines plans to roll out the new technology to 100 airports across the country.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Flight Crews Eye Renewed Union Talks With Alaska Airlines
Cabin crews at the regional carrier are battling to change rules that pay many of them for less than half the time they’re at work.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
Spain fines budget airlines including Ryanair total of €179m
Operators say they will appeal against what Ryanair calls ‘illegal and baseless fines’ by consumer ministry. Business live – latest updates Spain has fined five budget airlines, including ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Spain fines 5 low-cost airlines €179mn for ‘abusive’ practices
Ryanair hit hardest as carriers ordered to stop charging extra fees for hand luggage and adjacent seat reservationsWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
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How American Airlines Plans to Battle ‘Gate Lice’ Without Public Shaming
The airline is expanding technology that will find people trying to sneak aboard airplanes before their group, so gate attendants can discreetly invite them to take their places in line.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
New rules and regulations for airlines, fliers ahead of Thanksgiving travel
The busiest travel days of the year are right around the corner with millions of people expected to take to the skies for the Thanksgiving holiday. This year's holiday season also coincides with ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Why airline passenger walks to the terminal gate may get a little longer
In airports across the U.S. and globe, the moving sidewalks that get passengers to gates are disappearing.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Why airline passenger walks to the terminal gate may get a little longer
When the Northwest Arkansas National Airport Regional Airport Authority voted in September to remove its only moving sidewalk from the terminal, it joined the latest in a growing list of airports ...Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
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Why Struggling Budget Airlines May Court Premium Passengers to Survive
As legacy carriers like United and Delta post steady profits, Sprit’s bankruptcy highlights hazards for lower-cost airlines.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
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BYU cheer coach says she lost consciousness after getting hit in head by flying water bottle at end of Cougars' win over Utah
BYU beat Utah 22-21 on a late field goal following a controversial fourth-down penalty on the Utes.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12 -
‘Some airline passengers are gross’: I don’t understand why they cheat to board early. Why do they act like savages?
American Airlines is targeting “gate lice” with technology that sets off an alarm when a passenger tries to skip their group number.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
5 things to know about the new airline-refund rules that just went into effect
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said passengers ‘deserve to get their money back when an airline owes them’Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Airlines must now give automatic refunds for significant delays. Here's what to know.
The new rule standardizes what constitutes a significant delay, and forces airlines to provide automatic refunds to customers.Top stories - CBS News - October 30
