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American Airlines: Buy AAL Stock At $12?
American Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft seen flying, landing and taxiing at Athens International Airport ATH after arriving from Philadelphia, USA PHL airport, a transatlantic long haul flight with the no AA758. (Photo by Nicolas…
Spirit Airlines to cut flights, lay off staff
news article Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Embattled carrier Spirit Airlines has announced plans to cut flights next…
Spirit Airlines is cutting flights by 25% as it restructures again
Spirit Airlines is set to reduce its flights by 25% as it struggles with a second bankruptcy filing. In a memo to staff on Wednesday, CEO Dave Davis said the airline would be 'redesigning and strengthening' its flight network starting in November.
Holiday travel nightmare looms as US airline cuts a quarter of flights
Spirit Airlines is slashing a quarter of its flights this fall as the bankrupt budget carrier scrambles to cut costs and keep flying. CEO Dave Davis told employees in a memo Wednesday that the airline's November schedule will be cut by 25 percent…
Spirit Airlines tells pilots it wants to cut their pay and shave $100 million from their union deal
Spirit Airlines bosses want to cut pilots' union-negotiated pay as it seeks to recover from its second bankruptcy filing in under a year. The airline needs to save $100 million a year on its collective bargaining agreement with pilots, Chief…
The hotels and airlines leading the way on style and design in 2025
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. From an 1881 merchant's house transformed into a boutique hotel in Athens, to Mondrian's entry into Australia on the Gold Coast, we celebrate the…
Airline receives mixed reactions to pet passenger trial
Virgin Australia will allow pets on flights from Melbourne to the Gold and Sunshine coast's from next month. It has received mixed reactions from travellers who raised concerns over pet behaviour and passenger allergies. The airline will use the…
This is the best airline in the U.S., according to a new report on comfort, reliability and price
News AirAdvisor names the U.S. leaders in comfort and reliability Written by Gerrish Lopez Time Out Contributor, US If you have a choice in airlines for your next trip, AirAdvisor has taken the guesswork out of the decision. The team ranked…
Frontier Airlines boss fires back at United CEO's claim that low-cost flying is near extinction: 'That's cute'
The CEOs of United and Frontier airlines are creating turbulence of their own just ahead of the holiday travel season. Barry Biffle, the CEO of low-cost carrier Frontier, shot back at his United counterpart Wednesday for his comments predicting the…
This airline has introduced a controversial new rule for kids in first class
News Emirates have removed a key privilege for children under the age of eight, and it's sparked a massive argument online The decision to have children is riddled with quite a lot of existential anxiety nowadays, with the relentless cost of living…
Spirit Airlines slashes flights, warns of more job cuts amid second bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis warned staff that the airline is cutting a quarter of its flight schedule in November as it restructures its business in its second bankruptcy in less than a year. Davis told employees in a Wednesday memo, reviewed by…
Spirit Airlines to cut flight capacity by 25%, eliminate jobs to prioritize 'strongest markets'
Spirit Airlines will be reducing its flight capacity by a staggering 25% year-over-year, bringing with it a wave of job cuts starting in November, according to a company memo. The devastating downsizing is being done to “optimize our network…
Spirit CEO says struggling airline will slash flights, braces employees for more job cuts
Spirit Airlines is planning to reduce capacity 25% in its November schedule, CEO Dave Davis told staff Wednesday. Davis hinted at further job cuts or furloughs as the discounter scrambles to cut costs, according to a memo viewed by CNBC. Spirit…
Piedmont Airlines Donates Passenger Aircraft to University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Piedmont Airlines this week donated one of its aircraft and engines to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore to support the launch of its Part 147-certified Aviation Maintenance Technician School. The regional carrier, which is owned by American…
This airline is offering under-$55 flights to major Latin hubs to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
News From Calle Ocho in Miami to Mariachi Plaza in L.A., Spirit invites you to celebrate Latin culture Written by Gerrish Lopez Time Out Contributor, US Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing, and Spirit Airlines wants to help you celebrate it…
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