Virgin Atlantic CEO: Tech layoffs will impact airline industry
Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss noted that layoffs in the tech sector have an impact on the travel industry. He still contends that the corporate traveler will fully return in 2023.
T‑Mobile, Delta Air Lines launch free in-flight Wi‑Fi
T‑Mobile and Delta Air Lines officially delivered free inflight Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic mainline flights, regardless of passengers' wireless providers.
Boeing will open new assembly line to build 737 Max planes
Boeing to crank out 737 Max airplanes to fill backlog of orders from United, Delta, and Southwest caused by the jet being grounded for nearly two years after two deadly crashes.
Viral photo shows Delta flight attendant comforting jittery passenger
A viral photo shows a Delta flight attendant going above and beyond to comfort an anxious, crying passenger on a flight from Charlotte to JFK Airport in NYC.
Airline earnings coming in strong, despite rising fares and economic slowdown
Following Delta Air Lines and United Airlines’ earnings reports last week exceeding expectations, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines will report on Thursday Jan. 26.
Delta union leaders approve tentative contract for ratification vote
Delta union leaders voted to send the carrier's tentative labor agreement on to rank-and-file members for a vote later this month, the pilot union said.
Airlines are bumping a lot more passengers lately
The reasons for this year’s increase vary based on the airline. Among the factors: fuller planes, reduced flying schedules and more carriers needing to switch aircraft.
FAA investigating runway incursion that led to near-miss between airliners in New York
The FAA and NTSB are investigating the runway incursion at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport that led to a near collision between two airliners.
New York airport close call between two passenger planes on runway under investigation
The FAA and NTSB are investigating a close call between two planes on a runway at JFK International Airport in New York City around 8:45 p.m. on Friday evening.
Delta Air Lines forecasts labor costs will weaken profits after strong quarter
Delta Air Lines reported strong fourth-quarter earnings Friday. However, the carrier is expecting higher non-fuel operating costs including labor costs.
New pilot contracts to drive up costs at US airlines
The Delta Air Lines pilot raises have been lauded by other pilot unions. If other airlines like American, United and Southwest follow suit, airline costs will increase.
FAA system outage: What airlines are doing for passengers
Major U.S. carriers including United, Delta and Southwest Airlines, have promised to help passengers rebook for free if they were impacted by the FAA's system-wide outage.
FAA lifts airline ground stop as flight delays, cancellations pile up across the country
The FAA's NOTAM system failed early Wednesday morning, resulting in thousands of delayed or canceled flights, according to the FAA's website.
Delta announces free Wi-Fi beginning February 1
Delta Air Lines passengers will soon get access to free Wi-Fi onboard planes, the company and CEO Ed Bastian announced on Thursday.
Southwest stock sinks as airline delays, cancellations continue
Southwest Airlines scrapped over 12,000 flights over the busy Christmas travel weekend and says it will operate on a reduced schedule for the next several days.
Christmas travel: Severe weather causes massive flight disruptions
Thousands of flights have already been canceled or delayed on Friday as severe winter weather disrupts U.S. airline operations for the third consecutive day.
Holiday flight cancellations: Know your airline's policies and best options
Travelers around the nation are flooding into airports for the holiday season at a time when a major winter storm is slated to hit a large swath of the United States.
Delta Air Lines to offer free Wi-Fi on flights starting in 2023: Report
Delta Air Lines will reportedly start rolling out free Wi-Fi service to a significant amount of customers in early 2023 before expanding the service to more of its aircraft.
Holiday travel disruptions: Airlines issue waivers ahead of winter storm
Major U.S. passenger carriers including American, United and Southwest Airlines issued travel waivers to help passengers who may run into bad weather during the Christmas week.
The bleisure traveler—coming to the rescue of airlines everywhere
Some airline executives say hybrid work and other post-pandemic changes have cracked open demand from travelers willing to spend more for extra legroom and other perks.