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Dallas Wings to play home games at American Airlines Center in 2027
The Dallas Wings are getting a major upgrade. The Wings will play their 2027 season at American Airlines Center, also home to the NHL's Dallas Stars and the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. Since moving to Dallas from Tulsa in 2016, the Wings have played at…
New CEO wants IndiGo to be 'airline of choice
In his maiden town hall address as IndiGo's chief executive, William Walsh underscored the need to make the airline one that passengers actively choose, instead of one they fly because of its monopoly on many routes. Speaking a day after taking…
Trans-Pacific Air Cargo Demand Jumps Again as Airlines Brace for Higher Fuel Costs
Air cargo demand increased by 8.5 percent in June, marking the third month in a row growth has accelerated with North American carriers serving as the strongest contributor to growth, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Airline pilot 'caught carrying 26kg of drugs inside suitcase' at major airport
Pilot arrested at airport allegedly trying to smuggle drugs A pilot has been arrested at an airport after allegedly attempting to smuggle 26kg of ecstasy and a small quantity of methamphetamine in his luggage. CCTV footage captures the moment…
New entirely Russian-made airliner enters mass production (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
The first mass-produced MC-21-310 aircraft, built using entirely Russian-made components, has taken to the skies for the first time, the state-run Joint Aviation Corporation (OAK) has said. The narrow-body airliner had been in development since…
Wings confirm move to Dallas' American Airlines Center for 2027 season
After months of discussion, the Dallas Wings confirmed Monday that they will move to the American Airlines Center in Dallas for the 2027 season. The announcement comes as their tenure at the College Park Center on the campus of the University of…
LOT Polish Airlines adds Hanoni to its longhaul network - Economy Class & Beyond
LOT Polish Airlines is looking east to expand, with a new service planned to operate to Hanoi, Vietnam. With Asia still attracting passengers, LOT is seeking to capitalise on this and operate services to Vietnam. The airline plans to launch a…
Airline bans woman for 'safety reasons' after praying on delayed flight
Alaska Airlines has responded after a TikToker was kicked off a flight before it had even taken off after she'd started praying for other passengers. On July 30, TikToker Whitney Lynn found herself on a flight to San Diego from Orlando…
United Airlines Paid Me $1,500 To Give Up My Seat, Just Like The Good Old Days
I took advantage of my first voluntary denied boarding (VDB) situation in years on United Airlines over the weekend, netting me $1,500 in travel credit and bringing back very happy memories of my travels on United as a youth. I was flying from San…
Renaissance Technologies LLC Purchases Shares of 197,380 Southwest Airlines Co. $LUV
Renaissance Technologies LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV - Free Report) in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 197,380 shares of the airline's stock…
Royal Bank of Canada Buys 42,111 Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL
Royal Bank of Canada raised its stake in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL - Free Report) by 11.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 418,647 shares of…
Southwest Airlines Co. $LUV Stock Holdings Trimmed by Bank of America Corp DE
Bank of America Corp DE lessened its holdings in shares of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV - Free Report) by 9.6% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 6,273,083 shares of the airline's stock after…
Lufthansa Warns of Profit Risk as Jet Fuel Costs Roil Sector
Deutsche Lufthansa AG fell the most since March after the airline warned of heightened uncertainty for its full-year outlook as volatility in jet fuel prices and shortened booking cycles complicate efforts to boost profit. Shares in the German-led…
WestJet flight attendants go on strike after talks fall through, grounding flights
Flight attendants at Canada's WestJet went on strike on Sunday after talks fell through with the country's second-largest carrier, grounding flights during the busy summer season and adding to challenges by cabin crews across North America to the…
Devastated groom left at UK airport after easyJet overbooks honeymoon flight
A newlywed couple have revealed how their honeymoon got off to a terrible start at the hands of unforgiving easyJet staff, who refused to let both of them board despite being en route to their honeymoon. Londoners Andy and Katya Wedlake arrived at…
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