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.
Delta lifts its 2023 guidance as travel stock takes off
Delta Air Lines is lifting its 2023 guidance as holiday travel picks up and travelers return to the skies
United Airlines CEO says proposed Delta contract could set benchmark for other carriers
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby expressed confidence in rival Delta Air Line's latest proposed contract to its pilot union, saying the deal could help the entire industry move forward.
Delta Air Lines offers pilots a new contract as potential strike looms
Delta Air Lines is looking to avoid a potential strike by its pilots by offering them a new contract that includes a 34% pay increase over three years.
Delta makes it harder, more expensive to get into its airport lounges
Delta Air Lines is upping the cost and requirements for travelers to gain access to their Sky Club lounges after facing complaints from customers of overcrowding.
Holiday travel: Delta CEO says no pilot strike during high-demand period
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said on Monday that there is "no possibility" of a pilot strike during the holiday travel season that includes Thanksgiving and Christmas.
United Airlines pilots vote to 'resoundingly' reject contract offer
United Airlines pilots said Tuesday that they had voted to reject the tentative agreement that was presented earlier this year, with 94% of the pilots opposed.