JetBlue won the battle for Spirit. Now it has to win over Biden’s Justice Department
JetBlue Airways finally won over Spirit Airlines with a $3.8 billion takeover deal. Now it needs to win over antitrust… Read More »
JetBlue to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion in push to become the fifth-largest US carrier
JetBlue Airways has reached a $3.8 billion deal to buy Spirit Airlines in a takeover that would create the country’s… Read More »
Airlines slammed for betting on alternative fuels to reduce emissions
Airline executives at Britain’s Farnborough International Airshow are betting on the use of so-called sustainable aviation fuels to reduce their… Read More »
American Airlines forecasts third-quarter profit but scales back growth after flight disruptions
American Airlines posted its first quarterly profit since the Covid pandemic started without government aid but joined competitors in scaling… Read More »
Airlines were too ambitious chasing the travel rebound
The leaders of the country’s biggest airlines learned a hard lesson this summer: it’s easier to make plans than to… Read More »
Britain faces a summer of strikes as historic inflation and falling wages
Amid political upheaval, an economic crisis and the potential for mass industrial action, Britain faces a problematic, and possibly pivotal,… Read More »
U.S. air travelers have plenty to complain about
Staffing shortages. Delays. Lost luggage. Massive lines. High fares. Air travelers in 2022 have plenty to complain about. By many… Read More »
Here is how to get compensated for lost bags by the airlines
Air travel has been rocky this summer — and baggage problems factor among many other issues for travelers like flight… Read More »
Spirit Airlines plans crew base in United mega-hub Houston
Spirit Airlines said Tuesday it plans to open a crew base at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, a United… Read More »
UK outlines net-zero aviation plan on hottest-ever day
The U.K. government published its so-called “Jet Zero” strategy, outlining how the country plans to decarbonize what is seen as… Read More »
Private jet use is more popular than ever and first-time buyers are driving record sales
Private jet use is showing no signs of slowing down. Business has been booming for some time for major private… Read More »
Flights briefly suspended at London Luton Airport after runway damaged
Extreme heat in the U.K. on Monday caused runway damage and disrupted military and civilian flying, airport officials said. A… Read More »
Boeing CEO says won’t ramp up 737 Max production because of supply chain constraints
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun on Monday Jul. 18 said the manufacturer won’t ramp up production of its bestselling 737 Max… Read More »
Britain’s Farnborough Airshow will make its long-awaited return this week
Britain’s Farnborough International Airshow will make its long-awaited return this week, with aerospace and defense industry leaders poised to gather… Read More »
Flights are getting cheaper after the surge in spring and summer travel
Flights, believe it or not, are getting cheaper. Airfares fell a seasonally-adjusted 1.8% from May to June, according to the… Read More »
Proxy advisory firm urges Spirit shareholders to vote against Frontier merger and accept JetBlue’s all-cash bid
Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services on Friday Jul. 15 reversed its stance on Spirit Airlines’ planned tie-up with Frontier… Read More »
Emirates Airline slams London’s Heathrow Airport’s ‘unacceptable’ demand to cut flights
Emirates Airline has harsh words for London’s Heathrow Airport, the U.K.’s largest aviation hub currently beset by travel chaos. Earlier… Read More »
Delta Air Lines reports profit despite jump in operating costs
Delta Air Lines on Wednesday Jul. 13 reported a quarterly profit thanks to travelers willing to pay up to fly,… Read More »
United Airlines and its pilots’ union are negotiating a new contract
United Airlines and its pilots’ union are going back to the negotiating table for a new contract, a setback for… Read More »
Frontier urges Spirit to delay vote again and allow shareholders to consider best offer
Frontier Airlines has asked Spirit Airlines to further delay a shareholder vote on their planned merger to drum up more… Read More »
Another vote delay leaves Spirit’s merger with Frontier in question while JetBlue circles
The fate of Spirit Airlines’ merger with fellow budget carrier Frontier Airlines is growing murkier. Spirit this week delayed its… Read More »
U.S. flight disruptions finally ease as the holiday weekend winds down
U.S. airline delays eased on Monday as weather improved, a relief for travelers and airlines as the July Fourth holiday… Read More »
American Airlines scheduling glitch allows pilots to drop thousands of July flights
A glitch in a scheduling platform allowed American Airlines pilots to drop thousands of July assignments overnight Saturday, their union… Read More »
Delta offers free flight changes over July Fourth weekend ahead of possible ‘operational challenges’
Delta Air Lines is allowing travelers to change their tickets for free during the busy Fourth of July weekend, allowing… Read More »
Fight for Spirit Airlines goes down to the wire with competing bids from Frontier and JetBlue
The most heated airline battle in recent years was set to come to a head on Thursday when Spirit Airlines’… Read More »
JetBlue ups offer for Spirit Airlines as shareholder vote on Frontier bid nears
JetBlue Airways again increased its offer for Spirit Airlines with a shareholder vote for the discounter’s deal to merge with… Read More »