Southwest Airlines plane struck by gunfire near cockpit at Dallas airport, suspect at large
DALLAS, Texas — It’s not just Haitians shooting at planes anymore. Now, a plane in America has been shot at, according to multiple reports. A Southwest Airlines flight preparing to depart from…
How Japan Airlines crew led 367 passengers to safety from a burning plane
By Chang-Ran Kim TOKYO (Reuters) – From the moment a Japan Airlines passenger jet collided with a smaller plane on a runway in Tokyo on Tuesday, it took crew 18 minutes to…
Airlines urge US to do more to address flight delays
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A group representing major passenger airlines on Friday urged U.S. transportation officials to do more to address the impact of private planes and air traffic controller staffing…
Brazil airlines shares rise on relief amid Lula push for lower ticket prices
By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Shares of Brazilian airlines rose on Tuesday on investor relief that a government deal to lower ticket prices was not as heavy-handed as some expected,…
Lufthansa to resume flights to Tel Aviv, US airlines remain on hold
(Reuters) -Lufthansa will resume flights to Tel Aviv starting Jan. 8, the airline said on Friday, making it the one of the first major international carriers to announce a resumption in service…
Southwest Airlines raises fuel cost forecast for fourth quarter
(Reuters) -Southwest Airlines on Wednesday raised its forecast for fourth-quarter fuel costs, sending its shares down 1.4% in premarket trading. The carrier, however, expects unit revenue for the quarter to improve to…
Airlines urge Brazil, Petrobras to lower jet fuel prices
By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Airline lobby group IATA has urged the Brazilian government and state-run oil company Petrobras to tweak the way jet fuel is charged in the country…
American Airlines asks US court to overturn ruling barring JetBlue alliance
By Nate Raymond BOSTON (Reuters) – American Airlines has asked a U.S. appeals court to reverse a judge’s decision that sided with the U.S. Department of Justice and declared that its now-scrapped…
Brazil’s Embraer gets new order from Canada’s Porter Airlines for 25 more jets
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on Wednesday that Canada’s Porter Airlines placed a firm order for an additional 25 E195-E2 aircraft for $2.1 billion. The deal, which will be…
Factbox-Airline staff seek new contracts amid booming travel demand
(Reuters) -North American pilots and flight attendants are pushing for better pay and working conditions during their talks over new job contracts with company managements. Members at some unions have voted to…
LATAM Airlines retakes lead in US-Brazil traffic, first time since pandemic
By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO (Reuters) – LATAM Airlines was the market share leader among companies flying between Brazil and the U.S. in the quarter ended in October after resuming non-stop flights…
North American airlines bet on Asia to drive profit
By Allison Lampert and Rajesh Kumar Singh MONTREAL/CHICAGO (Reuters) – The return of North American flights to Asia-Pacific is accelerating heading in to 2024, as carriers bet on the region as the…
Turkish Airlines talks to Airbus about ordering 355 new jets
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish Airlines (THY) on Saturday held talks with Airbus to discuss a potential order of 355 new aircraft, the state-run Anadolu news agency said. During the meeting, which took…
Exclusive-Southwest Airlines expects certification of Boeing’s 737 MAX 7 by April – company exec
By Rajesh Kumar Singh and David Shepardson CHICAGO (Reuters) – Southwest Airlines expects Boeing’s 737 MAX 7 plane will get certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration by April, allowing the carrier…
Asia airlines brace for cost hit, slow return of Chinese fliers – industry execs
By Chen Lin SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asia-Pacific airlines face headwinds from rising fuel prices and high inflation, industry executives said on Friday, adding to a downbeat outlook for a segment where travel…
JetBlue CEO at trial calls Spirit merger key to taking on larger airlines
By Nate Raymond BOSTON (Reuters) – The CEO of JetBlue Airways testified in court on Monday that the company’s proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines is a critical part of his…
Spirit Airlines CEO defends JetBlue merger in US antitrust trial
By Nate Raymond BOSTON (Reuters) – The CEO of Spirit Airlines on Wednesday defended in court the planned $3.8 billion acquisition of his company by JetBlue Airways as a means to create…
Airlines increase seat capacity on Spain flights by 15% this winter -AENA
MADRID (Reuters) – Spanish airport operator Aena said on Monday that airlines have increased seat supply by 15% for flights to and from Spain this coming winter compared with last year. Carriers…
China Southern Airlines posts quarterly net profit
BEIJING (Reuters) – China Southern Airlines reported a net profit of 4.2 billion yuan for the third quarter, its first profit in nearly four years. The Guangzhou-based carrier posted revenue of 47.7…
Spirit Airlines cancels flights to perform ‘necessary’ inspection of aircraft
CHICAGO (Reuters) -Spirit Airlines on Friday said it has canceled a portion of its scheduled flights to perform a “necessary” inspection of a small section” of 25 planes. The company said the…
House lawmakers urge US airlines to quickly resume flights to Israel
(Reuters) – More than 30 U.S. lawmakers on Friday urged the chief executives of American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines to resume flights to Israel “as soon as possible.” The…
New Jerseyans Trying to Get Loved Ones Out of Israel Facing Challenge as Airlines Cancel Flights
TRENTON, NJ – Thousands of New Jerseyans have family members trapped in Israel. Many are trying to arrange their loved-ones safe passage out of the country, which is now officially at war…
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, according to their websites and Israel’s airports…
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 said on Friday. A committee represented by…
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 officer once they complete service. The plan…
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 U.S. Transportation Department following a government investigation…
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