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No survivors in American Airlines collision with Army helicopter: Official

An American Airlines regional jet collided with a helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

CNBC - 48m

Frontier Group and Spirit Airlines Talk Possible Merger

Despite a failed deal years ago, the pair are in talks on another possible merger.

Inc. - 5h

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 - 19h

Southwest Airlines swings to a profit as fuel costs drop

Carrier’s overall expenses dropped nearly 8%.

MarketWatch - 2h

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 - 10h

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 - 11h

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 - 19h

Frontier Airlines proposes merging with bankrupt Spirit — again. Spirit says no

Frontier Airlines said Wednesday it has again proposed combining with Spirit Airlines, which is in bankruptcy.

CNBC - 21h

Frontier Airlines proposes merging with fellow budget carrier Spirit — again

Frontier Airlines said Wednesday it has again proposed merging with struggling rival Spirit Airlines, which is in bankruptcy.

NBC News - 23h

Frontier makes a second bid for Spirit with budget airlines struggling

Frontier Airlines is attempting for a second time to merge with the now bankrupt Spirit Airlines, which declared bankruptcy late last year as budget airlines struggle

ABC News - 1d

Frontier makes new offer to combine with bankrupt Spirit Airlines — and is rebuffed

After walking away from a deal twice last year, Frontier is now making an offer involving fresh debt and stock.

MarketWatch - 1d

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

American Airlines shares tumble as outlook falls short

American forecast a wider than expected loss for the first quarter, sending shares lower.

CNBC - 6d

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

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

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

DOT sues Southwest, fines Frontier for 'chronically delayed flights'

The Department of Transportation has sued Southwest Airlines, alleging the carrier operated chronically delayed flights.

CNBC - 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

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

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

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

Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontier

When he was still a boy making the long, tedious trips between his school and his woodsy home in the mountains during the 1980s, JoeBen Bevirt began fantasizing about flying cars that could whisk ...

ABC News - Jan. 8

Chinese airlines rush into Europe as western carriers retreat

Ability to keep flying over Russia helps three big state-owned carriers undercut European rivals

Financial 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

American Airlines’ stock snags three upgrades to reflect better backdrop in 2025

Analysts say headwinds from 2024 were transitory.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

United Airlines rolling out Elon Musk's Starlink Wi-Fi this spring

United Airlines plans to launch its first commercial flight with Starlink Wi-Fi this spring after accelerating its timeline for the new internet service, the company announced Sunday. The carrier ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

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

Major airlines offer storm waivers to passengers ahead of winter storm

American, JetBlue, Southwest and United are offering passengers waivers to reschedule flights ahead of Winter Storm Blair.

CBS News - 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

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

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