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How Southwest Airlines Uses AI To Navigate Aviation Bottlenecks
Lauren Woods, Executive Vice President and CIO of Southwest Airlines, explains how the airline leverages data and artificial intelligence to solve complex aviation bottlenecks and streamline operations. Woods shares critical insights on why AI…
Malaysia Airlines Closing in on Order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Malaysia Airlines 's parent is said to be closing in on an order for Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliners as the carrier seeks to renew its long-haul fleet, according to people familiar with the matter. Malaysia Aviation Group is likely to place an order for…
Major update after UK airline plunged into administration - 'We are delighted
A huge fleet of cargo aircraft has been acquired after a British airline set up during the Covid-19 pandemic collapsed into administration. European Cargo Limited (ECL) - a freight airline based at Bournemouth International Airport - entered…
Australian Airlines Back Plan to Shut Sydney Tower Overnight
Australia's major airlines backed a proposal to close Sydney Airport's control tower overnight to free up air traffic controllers, the latest step to address a persistent labor shortage that's disrupting flights and raising safety concerns.
AirAsia Founder Hits Back at Critics as Airline's Stock Slumps
A defiant AirAsia Group Bhd. co-founder Tony Fernandes said reports Malaysia's government has asked rivals for help were false, saying the low-cost airline will emerge from its current crisis stronger than before. The airline's woes have mounted…
Government holds connectivity talks with United Airlines
4eea7af5-5656-40ce-b02a-29d4df846b6d Created: Sep 17, 2026 04:01 PM (Updated: Sep 17, 2026 04:01 PM) Lawrence Scott, chairman of the Bermuda Airport Authority, left, with Erin Wright, chief operations officer of the Bermuda Tourism Authority; Jan…
Passengers face delays and cancellations as airline staff to strike for 24 hours
The airline staff will strike for 24 hours Hundreds of Qantas ground crew workers are getting ready for a 24-hour strike next week amid an escalating industrial dispute. However, Qantas has said that it has contingency plans to minimise the impact…
Major airlines cut flights as higher jet fuel prices hit carriers
Executives from American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines said Wednesday that higher jet fuel prices are prompting carriers to adjust capacity and closely monitor flight schedules. The global average jet fuel price rose 6.1% week…
Airline with direct Manchester Airport flights files for bankruptcy
A major European airline which operates flights from London Gatwick, Manchester Airport and Aberdeen has filed for bankruptcy, raising concerns over its future. AirBaltic filed for Chapter 11 protection in New York on September 14 as it seeks to…
Ultra-Low-Cost Airlines Renew Push for Tax Break to Offset Soaring Jet Fuel Costs
The Association of Value Airlines (Allegiant, Frontier, Avelo, Breeze) is seeking a temporary federal fuel tax holiday, citing Covid-era excise and segment tax suspensions as precedent, but has gotten no signal Congress will act. Jet fuel prices…
Airlines grappling with high fuel costs | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
United Airlines Holdings Inc. and American Airlines Group Inc. said they may need to cut more capacity in the fourth quarter as the aviation industry continues to contend with high fuel prices. 'If fuel prices remain as high as they are right now…
Scammers pose as airline customer support to help with your complaints and then steal your credit card info
Check Point warns scammers spoof airline customer support on social media to steal payment data Hundreds of fake accounts created daily, luring frustrated passengers into private chats or forms Campaign active since 2024; mirrors earlier fake…
Airlines are cutting cheaper flights amid latest jet fuel spike
(CNN) — Airlines are cutting more flights this year in response to high fuel prices. Executives from United, American and Southwest Airlines said during an investors conference Wednesday they expect to eliminate cheaper, less profitable…
Europe Handed Out €430 Million in SAF Permits Last Year - See Which Airlines Got the Most
EU SAF support quadrupled to €430 million in 2024 across 130 airlines, claiming 530,000+ tonnes of SAF and cutting ~1.7 million tons of CO2, plus €135 million in additional airline savings. The scheme underpins the ReFuelEU mandate…
United Airlines CEO reveals his one big complaint about Dulles Airport
READ MORE: United Airlines unveils biggest route expansion in its history For decades, passengers arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport have had to climb aboard an unusual form of airport transport: huge, bus-like vehicles known as…
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