Delta reportedly paid passengers $10K to leave oversold flight
Delta Air Lines reportedly offered passengers $10,000 to leave a flight from Michigan to Minnesota that was overbooked, passengers who were on the plane said.
Fourth of July travel: Flight delays, cancelations continue Friday
Hundreds of flights are still being delayed and canceled as the Fourth of July holiday weekend kicks off. Over 3.55 million are expected to fly this holiday, according to AAA.
Fourth of July flight delays, cancelations: Over 2,400 trips already disrupted Thursday
Airlines have continued to delay and cancel a multitude of flights during the busy season even after reducing their summer schedules in order to become more reliable.
Flightmare: Thousands of flights canceled, delayed; do you need insurance?
Airlines have canceled and delayed thousands of flights leading up to the Fourth of July holiday weekend as it battles staff shortages and weather and air traffic control constraints.
Fourth of July travel: Over 2K flights already disrupted Wednesday
Travelers are still facing mass flight cancellations and delays are the industry continues to battle a staffing shortage just ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
Fourth of July travel: Flight cancellations, delays persist ahead of holiday weekend
Flights nationwide continue to get disrupted ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend, during which 3.55 million people are expected to fly.
JetBlue will not back down, continues its fight for Spirit Airlines
JetBlue escalated its battle with Frontier on Monday for the right to secure a merger deal with Spirit Airlines as the bidding war for the low-cost airline nears its end.
Fourth of July travel: Flight cancellations continue as holiday nears
Travelers are getting hit with a slew of flight cancelations and delays right before the Fourth of July. Major passenger carriers are still facing bad weather and staffing challenges.
Airline trade group requests meeting with FAA to discuss air traffic controller staffing challenges
One of Airlines for America's member carriers have estimated at least one-third of recent flight cancellations were due to air traffic control-related issues
United Airlines' pilots union approves tentative deal to boost pay for 14,000 pilots
United Airlines' pilots union approved a contract that would boost the pay of pilots by more than 14% over the next 18 months. This comes as the industry battles a staffing shortage.
US airlines cancel, delay hundreds of flights again
Hundreds of flights were canceled and delayed again on Thursday, with summer travel in the U.S. not showing any signs of slowing. Pilots are protesting conditions.
The race for Spirit Airlines: JetBlue, Frontier jockey for win
JetBlue upped its offer for Spirit Airlines again Monday. This time, the airline is offering $33.50 in cash per share, up from its prior offer of $31.50.
American Airlines ending service in three cities due to pilot shortage
American Airlines is cutting service at three airports, two in New York and one in Ohio, this fall. It has become the latest carrier to respond to the industry-wide shortage of pilots.
Uber to expand ride reservation feature at airports ahead of busy summer travel season
In the first quarter of 2022, airport bookings represented 13% of Uber's gross mobility bookings, up 166% year over year and 15% versus pre-pandemic.
Water pours from ceiling of British Airways plane, video shows
A video shows water cascading down from the ceiling of a British Airways flight from London to Washington, D.C. The airline said a faulty valve was later replaced.
Spirit Airlines postpones shareholder meeting on Frontier deal as merger talks with JetBlue continue
Spirit Airlines has postponed its Friday shareholder meeting where it was expected to vote on the proposed merger agreement with Frontier Group Holdings.
Virgin Atlantic relaxes employee tattoo policy
Virgin Atlantic employees will be able to "show off their ink to the world, while still representing Virgin Atlantic in their uniform." according to the British carrier.
US authorities obtain warrant to seize Boeing, Gulfstream jets tied to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich
Boeing and Gulfstream jets tied to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich are the latest targets in the United States' efforts to hold Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine.
JetBlue ups ante for Spirit
JetBlue is getting more aggressive in its quest for Spirit Airlines and the latest move comes just days before shareholders are supposed to vote on Frontier's bid.
Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun: Maverick' not far off from real deal
The Tom Cruise film is based on the Navy's TOPGUN program, which was established in 1969 to teach the fleet's aircrew advanced fighter tactics during Vietnam.