Israeli airlines add more flights to bring reservists home
By Joanna Plucinska and Steven Scheer LONDON/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli airlines El Al, Israir and Arkia added more flights on Tuesday to bring home reservists, …
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United Airlines’ pilots accept new labor contract
(Reuters) – United Airlines’ pilots have ratified a new four-year contract that includes a significant pay increase and other benefits, the union representing the pilots …
United Airlines to give conditional job offers to active-duty military pilots
(Reuters) – United Airlines said on Thursday it will give conditional job offers to active-duty U.S. military pilots to join the airline as a first …
United Airlines agrees to improve flight access for wheelchair users
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – United Airlines on Thursday said it will improve air travel for passengers using wheelchairs under an agreement with the …
China Eastern Airlines to buy 100 C919 planes, aircraft’s largest ever order
By Sophie Yu and Brenda Goh BEIJING (Reuters) -China Eastern Airlines said on Thursday it will buy another 100 C919 airplanes in a deal worth …
United Airlines appoints insider Leskinen as finance chief
(Reuters) – United Airlines said on Friday it had promoted company insider Michael Leskinen to chief financial officer, nearly four months after Gerry Laderman announced …
Southwest Airlines ‘very prepared’ for winter – CEO
(Reuters) – Southwest Airlines said on Thursday it was better-prepared to handle upcoming winter weather thanks to the low-cost carrier’s “big investments” in improving de-icing …
Airlines say US must boost air traffic control staffing
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. airlines on Tuesday expressed growing frustration with Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control staffing (ATC) shortages, which have …
Hawaiian Airlines parent tempers outlook on Maui wildfire, engine issues
(Reuters) – Hawaiian Holdings Inc, the parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, said on Tuesday that its third-quarter revenue had been trending positively but was reversed …
United Airlines Ground Stop Affecting New York Regional Flights, Newark
NEWARK, NJ – United Airlines has issued a nationwide ground stop due to a systemwide technology issue, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Planes …
U.S. airlines, travel industry gear up for Labor Day weekend surge
By Priyamvada C (Reuters) – U.S. airlines and airports have geared up for a busy weekend ahead of the Labor Day holiday as travelers plan …
American Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike – union
(Reuters) – American Airlines’ flight attendants voted to authorize a strike if the company refuses to agree to “reasonable” contract terms, the Association of Professional …
United Airlines in $30 million settlement with quadriplegic man’s family
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – United Airlines has agreed to a $30 million settlement after a deplaning incident left a quadriplegic man in a vegetative …
Indonesia reviews plan to merge two state airlines – executive
JAKARTA (Reuters) – The Indonesian government is reviewing a plan to merge state-owned airlines Garuda Indonesia and Pelita Air, a unit of energy firm Pertamina, …
Ethiopian Airlines to manufacture parts in venture with Boeing
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Ethiopian Airlines will start manufacturing aircraft parts in a venture with Boeing at an initial cost of $15 million, the government’s investment …
Airlines, hotels branch out with experiences to lure travelers
By Doyinsola Oladipo NEW YORK (Reuters) – Casino operator MGM Resorts International is finding Formula One’s inaugural stop in Las Vegas is as much of …
Airlines take aim at Italy’s plans to bring down sky-high prices
ROME (Reuters) – A group of airlines operating in Italy on Monday criticised government plans to curb ticket prices at the height of the summer …
United Airlines buying land in Denver as it pursue growth strategy
By David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh (Reuters) – United Airlines on Friday said it is spending $33 million to buy 113 acres (46 hectares) …
American Airlines says in talks with Airbus, Boeing over narrowbody jet order
(Reuters) – American Airlines said on Wednesday that it is in talks with planemakers Airbus and Boeing over a new narrowbody jet order, at a …
Southwest Airlines converts some Boeing 737 MAX 7 orders to MAX 8 amid delays
(Reuters) – Southwest Airlines has exercised options for the delivery of 30 Boeing 737 MAX 7 planes next year, and converted 24 existing MAX 7 …
Airlines brace for hit from Pratt & Whitney’s new engine problem
By Rajesh Kumar Singh and Tim Hepher CHICAGO/PARIS (Reuters) – Airline executives are fuming about the prospect of grounding planes and trimming flight capacity amid …
KLM, major airlines appeal against Schiphol flight curbs
PARIS (Reuters) – KLM, Delta, United and scores of carriers have filed an appeal at the Dutch Supreme Court to overturn a move by the …
American Airlines increases offer to pilots by $1 billion, matching United
(Reuters) – American Airlines Group Inc on Friday said it raised the value of its contract offer to pilots by more than $1 billion to …
Shifting trends in travel demand bedevil US airlines
By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO (Reuters) – Consumers continue to splurge on air tickets. But travel patterns are shifting so often, partly due to work-life …
US to ‘beat up’ airlines when necessary for passengers – transport chief
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he is willing to take a hard line with airlines when necessary as …
Southwest Airlines endorses plan to boost Washington Reagan flights
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Southwest Airlines said on Tuesday it will support legislation to add seven new round trip flights a day at …
United Airlines CEO aims to avoid flight disruptions ahead of US Fourth of July holiday travel
By Anirudh Saligrama (Reuters) – United Airlines plans to make changes in flight operations to avoid weather-related disruptions ahead of the Fourth of July holiday …
Mexico airlines lost over $1 billion due to US safety downgrade –industry head
By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s two-year-old air safety rating downgrade by U.S. authorities has caused a more-than-billion-dollar hit to national airlines, an …
Temasek sells 1.85% stake in Singapore Airlines, remains top investor
By Selena Li and Yantoultra Ngui HONG KONG/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s state investor Temasek is selling around S$400 million ($295.92 million) worth of shares, or …
United Airlines CEO blames FAA as storms trigger more flight cancellations
(Reuters) – United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby has blamed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after severe storms led to thousands of canceled flights in …
Southwest Airlines reaches tentative agreement with mechanics union
(Reuters) – Southwest Airlines said on Friday it had reached a tentative agreement with the union representing the company’s mechanics and related employees. The Aircraft …
WestJet to shut down Sunwing Airlines
(Reuters) – WestJet group is planning to wind down low-cost carrier Sunwing Airlines and integrate it into its main business, according to a memo seen …
United Airlines pilots union votes to authorize a strike vote
(Reuters) – The United Airlines Holdings Inc pilots union has unanimously voted to authorize a strike vote, the union chair said in a letter to …
Southwest Airlines CEO sees industry-wide pilot shortage persisting for three years
By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO (Reuters) – Southwest Airlines Co CEO Bob Jordan said on Thursday that an industry-wide shortage of pilots is expected to …
AerCap CEO says airlines to face supply squeeze for many years
By Tim Hepher PARIS (Reuters) – Airlines could face shortages of planes, engines and parts for several years as they try to meet a strong …
Global airlines group to boost focus on non-CO2 emissions
By Joanna Plucinska LONDON (Reuters) – Global airlines are setting up a task force to deal with non-carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, stepping up efforts to …
Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia plan JV to boost passenger capacity
(Reuters) – Singapore Airlines Ltd and Garuda Indonesia plan to enter into a joint venture (JV) to increase passenger capacity between the two countries, the …
American Airlines flags no earnings impact from NEA ruling
(Reuters) – American Airlines Group Inc’s Chief Financial Officer Devon May said on Thursday the court ruling on the Northeast Alliance with JetBlue Airways Corp …
American Airlines pilots to get 21% pay raise this year in tentative contract -sources
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Pilots at American Airlines will get a 21% pay raise this year as part of a new four-year tentative contract, three sources …
No Singapore Airlines group A320neos with Pratt engines grounded – exec
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – None of the Airbus A320neo planes in the Singapore Airlines group with Pratt & Whitney engines are currently grounded over a lack …
Turkish Airlines set to order 600 aircraft, chairman says
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish Airlines (THY) will order a total of 600 new aircraft in June and they will be delivered within ten years, company …
‘Raising Your Prices’: Fox Business Hosts Rip Biden’s ‘Completely Crazy’ Proposal That Will ‘Destroy’ Airlines
‘Raising Your Prices’: Fox Business Hosts Rip Biden’s ‘Completely Crazy’ Proposal That Will ‘Destroy’ Airlines Harold Hutchison on May 8, 2023 A panel of Fox …
United Airlines will use lower-carbon fuels in San Francisco, London
By Stephanie Kelly NEW YORK (Reuters) – United Airlines will begin using lower-carbon aviation fuels on flights from San Francisco International Airport and London Heathrow …
LATAM Airlines reverses loss, posts $122 million net profit in Q1
(Reuters) – LATAM Airlines reported a first-quarter net profit of $121.8 million, the company said on Wednesday, reversing a net loss of $380 million in …
Emirates boss forecasts resilient demand, no hit from new airlines
By Yousef Saba and Lisa Barrington DUBAI (Reuters) – Emirates Airline President Tim Clark said on Tuesday that new Saudi airlines and the expansion of …
Canada pushes to make airlines pay passengers for flight disruptions
By Allison Lampert and Ismail Shakil MONTREAL (Reuters) -Airlines will have to compensate passengers for major service disruptions except in limited cases under proposed legislation, …
United Airlines warns of macro risks, says ready to act if economy softens further
By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO (Reuters) – United Airlines Holdings Inc on Wednesday said macroeconomic risks have increased following turmoil in the banking industry last …
Here are the best airlines flying in and out of New Jersey and New York in 2023
NEWARK, NJ – Have you ever wondered which airline is the best one to book your flight out of Newark, LaGuardia or JFK International Aiport? …
Boeing 737 MAX manufacturing issue expected to “impact” Southwest Airlines
(Reuters) – Southwest Airlines expects an ongoing Boeing 737 MAX manufacturing problem to delay some plane deliveries this year, Southwest said Friday. “We are in …
Airlines, repair shops in N. America eye used, generic parts to keep aircraft flying
By Allison Lampert and Abhijith Ganapavaram (Reuters) – Airlines and aircraft repair shops in North America are increasingly relying on used and generic parts to …