Flight Disruptions Ease as Trump Administration Lifts Shutdown Restrictions
Flight Disruptions Ease as Trump Administration Lifts Shutdown Restrictions
Are Flights Still Disrupted After the Shutdown Ends?
The government shutdown may be over, but the ripple effects across the U.S. air travel system are far from resolved…. Read More »
FedEx Minimizes Disruption After MD-11 Grounding With Backup Fleet
FedEx says it expects only limited shipping disruption after the FAA ordered the temporary grounding of all MD-11 freighters, following… Read More »
American Airlines Faces Backlash Over Pilot First Class Upgrade Rule
American Airlines is facing growing passenger frustration after introducing a new policy that gives deadheading pilots first-class upgrade priority over… Read More »
Thanksgiving Travel Costs Surge Even If You Don’t Fly
As FAA-directed flight cancellations continue to disrupt air travel, many Americans are considering alternate ways to reach their holiday destinations…. Read More »
Flying Will Stay Turbulent After Shutdown — Here’s Why Spirit Matters
Relatively few travelers choose Spirit Airlines, but the ultra-low-cost carrier still plays an outsized role in shaping airfare trends across… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Launches Free Spirit Cruises With arrivia to Expand Loyalty Rewards Beyond Flights
Spirit Airlines is taking its loyalty experience beyond the skies with the launch of Free Spirit Cruises®, a new platform… Read More »
Delta CEO Slams “Inexcusable” Shutdown for Aviation Disruption
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian has sharply criticized the recent 43-day U.S. government shutdown, calling it “completely unnecessary” and… Read More »
South Africa’s FlySafair Declines Comment on Reported Harith B-BBEE Investment Talks
South African low-cost carrier FlySafair has declined to comment on reports that investment firm Harith General Partners is in talks… Read More »
United Airlines Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Windowless Seats
United Airlines has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the carrier improperly charged passengers extra for “window… Read More »
Is JetBlue Really Buying Spirit Airlines? Here’s What’s Actually Happening
Rumors are swirling once again about a possible JetBlue–Spirit Airlines merger, reigniting speculation after Spirit’s recent financial troubles and two… Read More »
American Airlines COO Blasts Flight Cancellations as “Simply Unacceptable” Amid Shutdown Chaos
American Airlines Chief Operating Officer David Seymour condemned the wave of flight cancellations that has disrupted U.S. air travel, calling… Read More »
United Flight Attendant Resigns After Reportedly Getting Drunk on Duty
A longtime United Airlines flight attendant has resigned after becoming heavily intoxicated while working an international flight, according to multiple… Read More »
JetBlue’s New Seasonal Flights Set to Boost Gulf Coast Tourism
JetBlue Airways is expanding its Florida network with new seasonal nonstop flights that are expected to give a major boost… Read More »
US Airlines Expand Premium Seats as High-End Demand Surges
US airlines are rapidly expanding their premium seating as travelers increasingly choose upgraded cabins and show a growing willingness to… Read More »
US Homeland Security Considered Spirit Airlines Jets for Deportation Use
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reportedly explored a plan to purchase ten aircraft from Spirit Airlines (NK, Fort… Read More »
World Bank Grants $40 Million Funding Boost to Madagascar Airlines
Madagascar Airlines (MD, Antananarivo) has confirmed that the World Bank has approved a second tranche of USD 40 million as… Read More »
Alliance Airlines to Review Wet Lease Deals and Cut Costs
Alliance Airlines (QQ, Brisbane International) has launched a review of its wet lease contracts and overall business model after rising… Read More »
FAA Orders Urgent Inspections of MD-11 Engine Pylons After Deadly UPS Crash
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) requiring immediate inspections of all McDonnell Douglas MD-11… Read More »
Afghan Government Orders Ariana to Acquire Freighter, Cut Cargo Fees
The Afghan government has directed Ariana Afghan Airlines (FG, Kabul) to acquire a dedicated freighter aircraft and reduce its cargo… Read More »
Turkish Airlines Denies Plans to Acquire Lufthansa’s SunExpress Stake
Turkish Airlines (TK, Istanbul Airport) has denied reports claiming it is in talks to acquire full ownership of SunExpress (XQ,… Read More »
American Airlines Plans Corporate Job Cuts to Boost Efficiency
American Airlines (AA, Dallas/Fort Worth) has announced plans to reduce management and support staff, primarily at its Dallas/Fort Worth headquarters,… Read More »