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United copies 15-year-old idea for lie-flat seats from foreign airline
In the latest air travel news, United Airlines plans to add “Relax Rows” of rows of three seats converted into lie-flat beds on long-haul flights of its wide-body fleet and to convert one-class, 50-seat regional jets into two classes…
American Airlines flight attendant case: missing crew member found dead in Colombia
A Dallas-based American Airlines flight attendant who went missing in Colombia has been found dead, authorities confirmed. Officials said the body of 32-year-old Fernando Gutierrez was discovered on Friday in a rural area between Jericó and…
Major airlines plunges into liquidation - in business since 2007
Another airline has collapsed into liquidation following financial troubles. This comes after the liquidation of Scottish operator EcoJet Airlines, alongside Royal Air Philippines entering administration and grounding all flights. Indian charter…
American Airlines may reinstate seat-back screens
Watching movies on planes has gone through quite the transition over the years. Decades ago, passengers were all forced to watch the same movie from overhead screens—usually Space Jam or some random Sandra Bullock movie. Then the screens…
Body found during search for missing American Airlines flight attendant in Colombia: officials
Authorities have found a body during the search for a missing American Airlines flight attendant who disappeared during a routine layover in Colombia. Medellín Mayor Federico Gutiérrez said that the grisly discovery was made in a…
Viral TikTok puts spotlight on airline service that offers bus ride instead of flight
A viral TikTok video is shining a spotlight on an airline service that transports passengers to their destination via bus, rather than by plane. Kennedy Woodard, a Chicago-based engineer, documented her experience with the service in a March 16…
PM Modi launches Noida International Airport in Jewar: Check cities connected, airlines and key details
The Noida International Airport was launched on Saturday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Positioned as one of India's most ambitious aviation projects, the airport is expected ease travel experience of flyers in North India as well as ease the…
How Airlines Are Reimagining First-Class With Over-the-Top 'Suites'
During the pandemic, first class faced an uncertain future. Many airlines cut routes, retired jumbo jets, and poured their premium budgets into ever-more-polished business-class cabins. Now, top-tier seating is being reimagined, and the category is…
Airlines urge EU to review carbon rules to protect competitiveness
The European Union should review its emissions trading system to avoid undermining the competitiveness of its aviation sector as airlines decarbonise, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Monday. It also urged Brussels to…
American Airlines Weighs Bringing Back Seatback TVs After Betting Against Them
American Airlines is reportedly considering bringing back seatback screens on narrowbody aircraft, a remarkable reversal for an airline that spent years ripping them out and insisting personal device streaming was the future. According to CNBC…
United Airlines praised for introducing feature wanted by 'everyone who has ever been on a plane
Traveling to new countries is great, but I'm sure I'm not the only one who doesn't particularly enjoy the actual traveling part of going on vacation... As much as I'd like to travel Business Class everywhere, my bank balance won't let me and I…
Airline Pilot With 17% No-Match-Required 401(k) Gets Green Light to Cut Personal Contributions
Airline pilot Carlos receives an unconventional 17% employer 401(k) contribution with no personal contribution required, effectively covering his retirement savings floor and allowing him to reduce his personal 8% contribution to 4% without…
Daily on Energy: The latest on the wild oil markets
Plus, the Department of Energy will be relocating its headquarters in Washington, D.C., but the agency won't have to move very far. ⚡🏛️ Keep reading to find out where the agency will be setting up shop. Welcome to Daily on…
Top Airline Stocks Worth Watching - March 27th
Travel Demand Soars Despite Fuel Costs—Are Airline Stocks a Buy? Delta Air Lines, American Airlines Group, United Airlines, Joby Aviation, Air Lease, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Air Group are the seven Airline stocks to watch today…
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Takes $9.66 Million Position in American Airlines Group Inc. $AAL
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. bought a new stake in American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional…
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