Inflation and recession fears are squeezing some more than others
People still appear willing to shell out to travel, go to the movies and have a drink or two, even… Read More »
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg urges airline CEOs to ensure reliability this summer
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urged airline CEOs on Thursday to ensure they can fly their schedules reliably this summer… Read More »
Airline stocks tumble as chances of a recession overshadow travel surge
Packed planes. Sky-high airfare. An end to Covid testing for international arrivals. So much is going in airlines’ favor these… Read More »
U.S. airline bookings slipped again in May with fares 30% higher than 2019
U.S. airline bookings slipped 2.3% in May from a month earlier, the second consecutive monthly drop this year, while fares… Read More »
Spirit Airlines says it will decide on competing JetBlue, Frontier bids before the end of June
Spirit Airlines said Tuesday its board will decide on competing offers from JetBlue Airways and Frontier Airlines before a shareholder… Read More »
American Airlines regional carriers hike pilot pay more than 50% as shortage persists
Two American Airlines-owned regional carriers will hike pilot pay by 50% through the end of August 2024, the latest sign… Read More »
Why Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt say hotel prices are only going up
Despite high inflation, a softening economy, and fears of a recession, the hotel industry is not seeing any slowdown. It’s… Read More »
U.S. drops Covid testing requirement for international travelers
The Biden administration will drop the Covid-19 testing requirement for inbound air travelers from abroad on Sunday, ending one of… Read More »
Southwest Airlines’ customer service agents will work 100% remotely soon
Southwest Airlines’ customer service agents will soon work 100% remotely as the carrier moves to close its reservations centers. “Southwest… Read More »
Frontier offers $250 million reverse breakup fee if regulators block Spirit merger
Frontier Airlines’ parent company on Thursday said it would pay a $250 million reverse breakup fee to Spirit Airlines if… Read More »
United Airlines plans $100 million expansion of pilot training center during hiring spree
United Airlines plans to break ground Wednesday on an expansion of its training center in Denver, an initiative aimed at… Read More »
Flight disruptions eased from the rocky start to Memorial Day weekend
Flight disruptions continued Sunday but eased from the rocky start to Memorial Day weekend, a test for carriers as they… Read More »