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$214 million pledged to save Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines was the budget-friendly carrier America loved to hate. But now that it's out of business, a viral crowdfunding campaign is attempting to resurrect the bankrupt airline. Once Hunter Peterson heard Spirit would close on May 2 —…
3 Lessons for Transportation Industry Investors Following Spirit Airlines' Bankruptcy
Investing is about balancing risk and reward. The bankruptcy of Spirit Airlines is yet another example of an investment risk that didn't provide any reward at all. There are important lessons for investors who watched the airline's financial…
International Consolidated Airlines Group slides Friday, underperforms market
International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. IAG shares dropped 2.83% to £3.85 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around dismal trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX falling 0.43% to 10,233.07. International…
Airline flight delayed for bizarre reason as humanoid robot triggers safety query
A Southwest Airlines flight was delayed for about an hour recently for a most unusual reason. A humanoid robot had been brought on board as a passenger. But it couldn't take to the skies right away. The 75-pound robot, named Bebop, was traveling…
Former China Eastern Airlines chairman indicted on bribery charges
A former chairman of China Eastern Airlines Group has been indicted on bribery charges, China's top prosecutor said on Friday, the latest in a string of high-profile anti-graft actions as Beijing steps up a campaign against corruption. SCROLL TO…
Major US airline touches down at Scottish airport after seven-year break
The route operates to Newark Liberty International Airport, United's major hub serving the New York metropolitan area. The launch marks United's return to Glasgow after the airline last served the route in October 2019. The Glasgow–Newark…
Major airline to launch more flights from UK to one of the 'world's best cities'
SINGAPORE Airlines is launching more flights from two UK airports to one of ‘world's best cities. With increased flights, it's even easier to visit the destination that's home to cheap Michelin star meals, trendy cafes and a futuristic…
Why Spirit Airlines Failed - And Why You Might Miss It
Spirit Airlines was the poster child for customer frustration — an airline that charged passengers for everything except oxygen. Social media and mainstream outlets were filled with jokes and cringeworthy videos about the airline, leaving…
Major airline announces daily flights from UK city
The airline will fly daily from Manchester starting from July 13 Singapore Airlines has announced today that it will increase flights between Manchester and Singapore from five times a week to daily services starting July 2026, as part of a broader…
Person dies after being 'hit' by Frontier Airlines plane during take off at major airport
The The Frontier Airlines plane reportedly struck a person who was walking on the runway A person tragically has died after being hit by a plane that was taking off on the runway at a major international airport. The Frontier Airlines flight struck…
Spirit Airlines customers can redeem unused loyalty points for a surprising edible freebie
Spirit Airlines passengers were feeling anything but lifted following the company's abrupt shutdown on Saturday. But thanks to Papa John's, grounded passengers have a reason to stay home… and order in. The now-defunct airline's loyalty…
United Airlines And Boeing Paid For The Transportation Secretary's New Reality Show
United Airlines, Boeing, and other companies regulated by the Department of Transportation paid to create a reality TV show about DOT Secretary Sean Duffy's family. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, his wife Fox News host Rachel Campos-Duffy…
Pilot reports LAX-bound Frontier Airlines flight hits person on Denver runway
A Frontier Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles reportedly struck a person walking on the runway at Denver International Airport on Friday night, according to the airline. The incident happened during takeoff at around 10:15 p.m. Stream Los…
A Different Kind Of 'Drone Strike': A Passenger Airliner Reported Hitting A Consumer UAV
On a recent flight from San Francisco to San Diego, United flight 1980 reported to air traffic control that it might have hit a drone at 3,000 feet while coming in for landing. Fortunately, this incident didn't disrupt the flight at all: landing…
Frontier flight hits and kills person walking across runway in Denver
A Frontier Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles hit and killed a person walking across the runway at Denver International Airport late Friday. The pedestrian was partially consumed by one of the engines around 11:19 p.m., causing a brief fire that…
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