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Pakistani airline says ad showing plane flying toward Eiffel Tower never meant to evoke 9/11

Pakistan’s national airline says that an advertisement showing a plane heading toward the Eiffel Tower was never intended to evoke the memories of the Sept. 11 attacks

ABC News - Jan. 16

Spirit Airlines cuts 200 jobs in bankruptcy cost-cutting scramble

Spirit Airlines cuts 200 jobs across the airline as it seeks to exit bankruptcy protection this quarter.

CNBC - Jan. 16

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 Chicago

ABC News - Jan. 16

Pakistani airline is criticized over ad accused of evoking 9/11 attacks

The prime minister of Pakistan has ordered an investigation over an ad by the country’s flag carrier that was criticized as resembling the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Pakistan PM orders inquiry after national airline ad accused of evoking 9/11 imagery

Online advertisement by PIA is called ‘stupidity’ by finance minister, who said PM Shehbaz Sharif had ordered an investigation. Pakistan’s prime minister has ordered an investigation after the ...

The Guardian - 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

Poland’s Leader Suggests Russian Hand in Plot to Attack Western Cargo Planes

“I can only confirm that Russia planned acts of air terror, not just against Poland but against airlines across the globe,” said Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

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

Super Scooper planes that fight wildfires are 'rugged, reliable' — and rare

Only about 160 fire-dousing Super Scooper aircraft, which are built in Canada using a 55-year-old design, are in operation worldwide as demand for them grows.

NBC News - Jan. 15

Poland's leader accuses Russia of planning acts of terror against 'airlines over the world'

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has accused Russia of planning acts of sabotage worldwide that included “acts of air terror” against airlines

ABC News - Jan. 15

A far-right party uses a mock plane ticket to campaign for deportations in Germany

Yahoo 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

Pakistan Orders Inquiry After Complaints That Airline Ad Evoked 9/11

An advertisement meant to celebrate the resumption of flights to Paris showed a jet pointed toward the Eiffel Tower.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Lakers, Clips return to court, pledge support to L.A.

Coach JJ Redick, whose family lost their home in the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires last week, took a moment before the Lakers' return to the court against the Spurs on Monday to focus on ...

ESPN - Jan. 14

Airlines turn to incoming government to resolve Ireland’s airport cap row

Industry hopes Dublin will resolve a long-running dispute caused by local planning restrictions

Financial Times - Jan. 14

American Airlines ESG investing strategy violated federal law, judge rules

A federal judge in one of the country’s most conservative district courts ruled Friday that American Airlines unlawfully incorporated environmental and sustainable governance (ESG) factors into its ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Khabib escorted from plane after exit-seat dispute

Former mixed martial arts champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is escorted from a plane after refusing to move from an exit seat.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Lakers, Clips expected to resume home slate Mon.

After the postponement of three games in the L.A. area due to ongoing wildfires, the Lakers and the Clippers are expected to return to action with home games Monday.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Baby gorilla rescued from hold of Turkish Airlines plane

Five-month-old, now named Zeytin, was found in a box on a flight that was travelling from Nigeria to Thailand. A young gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Is the Pink Fire Retardant That Planes Are Dropping on the California Fires Safe?

It’s widely used because it can slow flames in ways that water can’t. But it also contains heavy metals and other harmful compounds.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

NBA postpones Spurs-Lakers, Hornets-Clips in L.A.

The NBA has postponed two Saturday games -- Spurs-Lakers at Crypto.com Arena and Hornets-Clippers at Intuit Dome -- due to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California. The league and NBPA also ...

ESPN - Jan. 11

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

American Airlines’ use of ‘ESG activist’ BlackRock failed workers, US judge says

Case over pension scheme management highlights rising risks of legal challenges over environmentally-focused policies

Financial Times - 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

Delta outlook tops estimates as CEO expects 2025 to be airline's 'best financial year in our history'

Delta's CEO said strong travel demand is driving revenue higher.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Delta passengers flee plane in Atlanta after engine fire

Passengers from a Delta flight on an Atlanta airport tarmac were forced to evacuate as snow slams parts of Georgia. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.

CBS News - Jan. 10

4 injured in emergency evacuation of plane after aborted Atlanta takeoff

Four passengers were injured while deboarding a Delta Airlines flight in Atlanta after an aborted takeoff, according to a Friday statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “The crew ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Plane crash-lands and bursts into flames in Kenya, killing 3 on the ground

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Clip of vandalised mosque in India falsely linked to attack against minorities in Bangladesh

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

American Airlines’ Ex-CEO Always Follows This 1 Ironclad Rule When He Flies. You Should, Too

Doug Parker, a 20-year airline industry veteran, shares the one rule he and his family always follow when they fly.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Former United Airlines employee called anti-Asian slurs and assaulted on job, settlement says

United Airlines will pay $99,000 to settle a federal discrimination case in which an Asian American employee alleged that a supervisor called him an anti-Asian slur, told him to pull up his mask ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

United flight clipped by another jet at Chicago's O'Hare airport

A United Airlines jet was clipped by another jet while they were taxiing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Wednesday. According to an emailed ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Passenger arrested after allegedly opening emergency door of plane at Boston airport

A man was arrested after allegedly trying to open the door of a taxiing JetBlue flight at Boston’s Logan International Airport.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Man opens door of taxiing JetBlue plane after arguing with girlfriend

Officials say a passenger opened an emergency exit door on a JetBlue flight out of Boston’s Logan Airport while the plane was taxiing just before takeoff. Another passenger on the flight said it ...

NBC News - Jan. 8