United Airlines, pilots’ union to renegotiate contract after last deal faced opposition
United Airlines and its pilots’ union are going back to the negotiating table for a new contract, a setback for the carrier after it was the first to reach a…
Alaska Airlines offers its staff 90,000 travel miles as part of its 90th anniversary celebration
Alaska Airlines gave its staff members a total of 900,000 miles to tour the world as part of its 90th-anniversary celebration. The airline announced in a release that to mark…
Boeing deliveries reach highest monthly level since March 2019
Boeing Co delivered 51 airplanes in June to bring its first-half tally to 216 jets, up 38% from the same period last year, pushing its shares sharply higher on Tuesday.…
INCIDENT | Tire of Spirit Airlines plane caught fire after landing at Atlanta Airport
Passengers aboard a Spirit Airlines flight from Tampa to Atlanta Sunday morning are safe after the plane caught fire during the landing, airport officials said. At 9:25 am today, brakes…
U.S. completes 10 airline refund probes, plans enforcement actions
The U.S. government has completed 10 airline investigations into delayed or withheld passenger refunds during the COVID-19 pandemic and will take enforcement action in coming weeks, a Transportation Department official…
Biden taps Denver airport chief Phil Washington to head the FAA
President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated Phil Washington, the head of Denver International Airport, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration. Washington’s nomination to run the agency, which has roughly 45,000…
United, U.S. FAA spar over blame for summer air travel problems
The U.S. aviation system is expected to “remain challenged this summer and beyond” and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs more air traffic control staff, a senior United Airlines executive…
Delta Airlines and the MAX10
Last week we heard about the likely Delta order of 100+ MAX10s. This is a move that is more than just about an aircraft. There are deeper issues behind what…
What rights do you have if your flight is delayed or cancelled?
Airline strikes, staff shortages and soaring passenger numbers have created a perfect storm for the travel industry. Airline strikes, staff shortages and soaring demand for holidays after lockdown have created…
JFK airport evacuated after abandoned bag sparks security threat
Fourth of July weekend travelers at New York’s John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) were temporarily evacuated on July 3, 2022 when an unattended bag sparked a security threat. At 11:26…