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American Airlines To United CEO: Calm Down, O'Hare Is A Two-Hub Airport
American Airlines battled through a Nov. 30 Chicago winter storm that hampered post-Thanksgiving travel.. (Photo by Jim Vondruska) American Airlines Grew 20% at Chicago, United's Hometown Hub For an airline whose presence at Chicago O'Hare is…
7 Ways International Airlines Are Redefining First Class
Air France's new La Première suite rivals many hotel stays. A passenger flying in Air France's new La Première suite is spoiled for choice: five windows, two entertainment screens and both an armchair and a chaise lounge. Luxury…
Trump administration drops Biden-era $11M fine on Southwest Airlines
The Department of Transportation (DOT) on Friday rescinded an $11 million penalty on Southwest Airlines imposed during the Biden administration. The order from DOT amends its 2023 directive, which fined Southwest $140 million, $35 million of which…
DOT is rewarding an airline for slashing delays. It could improve travel for everyone
The U.S. Department of Transportation is crediting Southwest Airlines $11 million for slashing flight delays in a move that could sway other airlines to make improvements of their own. The credit comes after Southwest was hit with a hefty fine for…
Transportation dept is paying airline for being on time. All travelers could benefit
The Department of Transportation is waiving part of a fine owed by Southwest Airlines after thousands of flights were canceled during a brutal winter storm in 2022 – and the move may improve flying for all passengers. The Biden…
Pegasus Airlines agrees to acquire Czech Airlines/Smartwings for €154m
Dec 8, 202507:00 GMT by Phil Davies Turkish budget carrier Pegasus Airlines is taking over Czech Airlines and its leisure airline subsidiary Smartwings. The €154 million deal for the Czech Republic airlines is described as a “major…
Southwest Airlines gets $11M break after fines for 2022 meltdown
Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Southwest Airlines will not have to pay the final $11 million portion of a record civil penalty tied to its 2022 holiday meltdown, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Friday. Transportation officials in 2023 had fined…
Air Transat: Canadia airline to halt flights ahead of strike - BBC News
Image source, LightRocket via Getty Images Air Transat, one of Canada's largest airlines, said it will start gradually suspending some flights starting on Monday ahead of a planned strike. The union representing the airline's pilots issued a…
This airline is better - and cheaper - than rivals for flights to the US
Route Sydney to Los Angeles (SYD-LAX), flight UA 842 Frequency Daily Aircraft Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Class Economy; seat 45C, aisle on left side of plane Flight time 13 hours and 35 minutes (we arrive right on time at 6.05am in LA) A direct…
The operator of India's largest airline sees shares tumble after thousands of cancelations
Shares of Interglobe Aviation, operator of India's Indigo airline, fell more than 8% on Monday as the carrier continues to grapple with multiple flight cancellations. Indigo usually operates more than 2,300 flights daily, but had only 706 flights…
United Airlines changes upgrade rules for 2026 travelers
United Airlines announced significant changes to its MileagePlus loyalty program on Monday, delivering a mixed message to frequent flyers. While elite status qualification requirements remain unchanged for 2026, the Chicago based carrier is…
Riyadh Air Is The World's First AI-Native Airline, But What Does That Mean?
IBM and Riyadh Air announced on Monday that Riyadh Air is now the world's first AI-native airline. This should not be surprising in a world where almost every new tech product puts artificial intelligence front and center. However, an airline isn't…
The US Government Is Letting Southwest Airlines Off Easy
Ahead of the holiday season, the Trump administration just let Southwest Airlines off the hook for the remaining government payments of a record-setting $140 million fine brought by the Department of Transportation after the airline's software…
Trump administration waives $11M fine on Southwest Airlines
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration said Saturday it will waive an $11 million fine imposed on Southwest Airlines as part of a $140 million settlement over the carrier's meltdown in December 2022 during a busy holiday travel…
Birch Nightclub Owners Escape To Thailand On IndiGo While Passengers Sit Stuck Amid Ongoing Airline Crisis
New Delhi: Even as thousands of passengers across India continued to suffer through week-long IndiGo flight cancellations, the airline succeeded in getting out the two accused in the Birch nightclub fire just hours after the tragedy. The disparity…
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