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Canadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt
A Canadian airline cancelled a flight from Victoria to Toronto after a child refused to wear a seatbelt. The child was standing in their chair as the 6 August Porter Airlines flight taxied towards the runway, the airline said. Repeated attempts by…
The strict beauty rules I had to follow as an airline flight attendant, from nail color to body size
When I started my career as a flight attendant at 22 in 2012, the beauty rules for women immediately surprised me. I worked for the now-grounded Kyiv-based Ukraine International Airlines, the nation's former flag carrier, from 2012 to 2021. From…
United Airlines Holdings Inc. (UAL) Wanted to Merge With Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL). Here Is Why It Never Happened.
United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL) approached Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) last year about merging the two most valuable U.S. carriers. United CEO Scott Kirby personally called Delta CEO Ed Bastian to pitch the idea. Delta's leadership…
The big question about airline easyJet after all the drama
There was plenty of drama in the bidding process, of course, with Apollo having flown in late in the day to trump fellow US private equity player Castlelake with a £5.7 billion or 715p a share bid approach. And securing the blessing of Sir…
LATAM Airlines (LTM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET Chief Financial Officer - Ricardo Dourado Chief Executive Officer - Roberto Alvo Milosawlewitsch Corporate Finance Director - Andres Del Valle Head of Investor Relations - Tori Creighton Total Revenue -- $4.2…
Ryanair signs five-year Google Cloud deal, expands use of AI in airline operations
LONDON, Aug 12: Ryanair said on Wednesday it would deploy Google's Gemini AI tools and DeepMind models across its operations under a new five-year cloud partnership, using the technology to help manage crew scheduling and make operational…
American Airlines AI Keeps Removing Passengers From Flights - They Run To The Gate But Their Seats Are Gone
Former chief speechwriter to George W. Bush and Washington Post columnist Marc Thiessen wasn't allowed to board an American Airlines connecting flight in Chicago. He arrived at his gate on time, but the airline turned him away. They gave his seat…
A flight tracking service is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization
FlightAware, a flight tracking service and data provider, is suing Kalshi for using its 'data and name to run gambling markets,' TechCrunch writes. The lawsuit was filed in New York, where Kalshi is currently being sued by New York Attorney General…
Indian Lawmaker Demands Women-Only Airplane Bathrooms - But Airlines Just Need To Keep Them Clean
Indian government leaders reportedly want Boeing and Airbus to redesign commercial aircraft with separate lavatories for men and women. 🚨 An Indian parliamentarian is seeking Airbus & Boeing to build separate lavatories for men & women in…
Flames shoot from engine of American Airlines plane that hit birds as it was taking off - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
(CNN) — An American Airline Boeing 737 hit birds while taking off from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Monday, leading to flames shooting from an engine and an emergency landing. “Mayday, mayday, mayday. We've got a engine problem…
NewEdge Advisors LLC Raises Stock Position in Southwest Airlines Co. $LUV
NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV - Free Report) by 954.1% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 127,331…
Retailers Must Separate ESLs From Surveillance Pricing As Federal Pressure Mounts
ALBANY, NY - MARCH 16: Consumer advocates with AARP join New York Attorney General Letitia James at a news conference on the state efforts to curtail surveillance pricing retail tactics on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y.
Korean Air-Asiana merger enters final phase
Asiana Airlines shareholders approved its high-profile merger with Korean Air on Wednesday, clearing a key final hurdle ahead of the official launch of an integrated national flag carrier in December. The approval concludes the corporate…
JAL and ANA to cut fuel surcharges below ¥60,000 on flights to U.S. and Europe
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways are expected to lower their fuel surcharges on flights from Japan to North America and Europe to ¥50,000 to ¥55,000 for tickets issued in September and October, sources said Wednesday. The plan comes as…
China's answer to Boeing and Airbus makes first international flight - could COMAC challenge the aviation duopoly?
China's COMAC C919 aircraft makes its first scheduled international commercial flight. Air China's new Beijing-Ulaanbaatar service will operate daily. State-owned COMAC still faces hurdles, including reliance on foreign components and western…
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