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…
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 $10 billion at list prices, in what…
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 plans to retire in 2024. Leskinen’s appointments…
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 capacity and staffing. The Dallas-based company canceled…
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 snarled flights and forced regulators to extend…
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 after the West Maui wildfire affected travel…
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 on the ground are currently being held,…
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 to jet off to international locations and…
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 Flight Attendants (APFA) said on Wednesday. An…
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 state, court papers show. The settlement with…
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, to ensure affordable airfares, an executive said…
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 agency said on Friday. The state-owned carrier,…
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 a draw as its slot machines this…
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 season, saying they could breach European Union…
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) in Denver as part of its growth…
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 time when airlines rush to order more…
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 orders to MAX 8, the company said…
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 a busy summer travel season after fresh…
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 Dutch government to curb traffic at Amsterdam’s…
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 match a more generous deal at United…
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 changes wrought by the pandemic, that airlines…
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 the Biden administration vows a sweeping upgrade…
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, an issue…
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 travel, Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby said…
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 industry head said in an interview Wednesday.…
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 a 1.85% stake, in the country’s national…
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