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Airlines suspend Haiti flights after plane hit by gunfire
It is the second time in weeks an aircraft has come under fire over Port-au-Prince, as gang violence worsens.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Spirit Airlines flight attendant injured after plane to Haiti struck by gunfire
A Spirit Airlines flight to Haiti was hit by gunfire on Monday, injuring a flight attendant, as the State Department warned of "gang-led efforts" to stop travel to the country.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Flights to Haiti Canceled After Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Planes Hit by Suspected Gunfire
The main airport in Port-au-Prince is temporarily closed to air traffic. The country is embroiled in political unrest.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
Spirit Airlines flight attendant hurt after plane struck by gunfire
A Spirit Airlines flight from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, was hit by gunfire as it was landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. One flight attendant was hurt and the flight diverted to the Dominican Republic.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Spirit Airlines flight hit with gunfire trying to land in Haiti
A Spirit Airlines flight diverted to the Dominican Republic after it was hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti. One flight attendant was injured by flying debris, according to their union. ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
U.S. airlines cancel flights to Haiti after plane is hit by gunfire
U.S. airlines canceled flights into and out of Haiti after a Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale was hit by gunfire as it approached the airport in Port-au-Prince. The plane was rerouted to ...Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Airlines pausing flights to Haiti after planes hit by gunfire
JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines have paused flights to Haiti after two planes were struck by bullets amid escalating gang violence in the country. JetBlue cited the “ongoing ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
U.S. airlines halt travel to Haiti after shots fired at planes
Major U.S. airlines have canceled trips to Haiti after two planes coming from Fort Lauderdale and New York were shot at. CBS News Miami's Tania Francois reports.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
‘The most badass airline on the planet’: Lebanon’s carrier flies through war
Middle East Airlines is only operator serving the country in midst of Israeli bombardment and fighting with HizbollahWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
Spirit Airlines mulls bankruptcy, sending its stock price into nosedive
Spirit Airlines, weighed down by mounting debt, is considering filing for bankruptcy protection.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
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 - November 18 -
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 - November 18 -
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 - November 18 -
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 - November 18 -
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 - November 19 -
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 - 6 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 - 6 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. - 5 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 - 5 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 - 5 days ago -
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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 - 4 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 - 4 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 - 4 days ago -