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US DOT Ends Airline Privacy Review Without Enforcement
The U.S. Transportation Department has concluded a review of privacy practices at the nation's 10 largest airlines without imposing fines or taking enforcement action, according to a department memo. The airline privacy review was launched during…
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on the lessons he learned as a Texas trucker
I'm going to cheat a little because there are actually two “first jobs” that taught me valuable leadership lessons that I've carried with me in my time at United: The most valuable gift you can offer someone is your time, and what…
Why airfare could rise even more, but airline profits won't
U.S. airfares rose 23.4% in August from a year earlier, while Thanksgiving and Christmas fares are also sharply higher. Elevated, volatile jet fuel costs and constrained capacity are giving airlines more reason to protect higher ticket prices.
Airlines Challenge Adani Over Mumbai T1 Redevelopment
The Airline Operators Committee has questioned the basis for shifting 33 per cent of international services to Navi Mumbai International Airport. Airlines on Sunday asked the Adani group to show records of all consultations on Mumbai airport…
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES INVITES BUSY AMERICANS TO ENTER AIRPLANE MODE AND RECLAIM THEIR TIME
'As the airline that democratized the skies, Southwest Airlines has always helped make the dream trip a reality and our new campaign, 'Enter Airplane Mode,' encourages Customers to recognize when they're approaching a breaking point and to turn…
Airlines urge govt to unlock delayed ECLGS funds
The airline industry has sought urgent government intervention to expedite the release of sanctioned credit under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0, citing delays by lending institutions amid mounting financial and operational…
$7.8 Billion in Airline Rewards Gets More Flexible
American Airlines said in a Friday (Oct. 2) press release that AAdvantage members will soon be able to combine miles with cash when buying tickets, PYMNTS reported the same day. Members will choose how many miles to apply at checkout and pay the…
Saudi airline flyadeal eyes expansion in India
Saudi low-cost airline flyadeal is eyeing new routes and revamping its product as it aims to strengthen its presence in India. On Saturday, the airline launched its five-weekly service between Riyadh and Mumbai, adding to its Hyderabad flights. The…
Mumbai airport bars Russian airlines, agent complains to Ministry
Adani group run-Mumbai airport has stopped accepting cargo booked on Russian flag carrier Aeroflot. Aeroflot operates daily flights between Moscow and Delhi. It also operates winter seasonal service to Goa. Bonded cargo is carried in trucks from…
Airline Stocks To Keep An Eye On - October 5th
2 'Cheap for a Reason' Airline Stocks That May Be Worth the Risk Delta Air Lines, American Airlines Group, United Airlines, Honeywell Aerospace, and Southwest Airlines are the five Airline stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock…
Co-pilot planned flydubai attack before hired by airline, two Israeli officials say
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Flydubai passengers react after realising there is commotion in the cockpit, September 30, 2026 in this screengrab taken from a handout video. VIDEO OBTAINED BY REUTERS/Handout via…
American Airlines pilots want Spirit's data deal with Google grounded
The union representing American Airlines pilots is joining opposition to Spirit Airlines' plan to sell its old data to Google. After the budget airline shut down earlier this year, Google succeeded in bidding $10 million for its data, which the…
Shifting flights in twenty days not possible, say airline execs on Mumbai airport flight cut proposal
Mumbai: Shifting flights from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai airport will not be possible in twenty days, a senior airline official said citing complexities involved in the process. “The airlines will have to sign separate ground handling, aircraft…
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) Stock Sees Unusually High Call Option Buying
United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL - Get Free Report) was the target of unusually large options trading on Monday. Investors bought 68,953 call options on the company. This is an increase of 268% compared to the average daily volume of 18,757…
Alaska Airlines Falls in Love With Debit Cards (Again)
I enjoyed Alaska's product showcase last week in Seattle at its investor day, during which the airline showed off new premium seats, renderings of future lounges, and detailed plans for a four-class Boeing 737 Max to fly between the West Coast and…
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