JetBlue shares spike after Carl Icahn takes 10% stake
Activist investor Carl Icahn grabbed a stake of JetBlue Airways just after a judge sided with the Justice Department saying the proposed merger with Spirit was anticompetitive.
Thousands of Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers to strike on Valentine's Day to demand fair pay
Thousands of drivers for Uber, Lyft and DoorDash are expected to go on strike in several U.S. cities on Valentine's Day seeking fair pay for their services.
Lufthansa passenger dies on international flight after spitting up ‘liters’ of blood: ‘Absolute horror’
A 63-year-old Lufthansa German Airlines passenger died on a flight from Thailand to Germany last week after spitting up “litters" of blood, according to a report.
Thousands of flight attendants to hold nationwide pickets amid contract negotiations
Flight attendants across the industry are planning to hold pickets on Tuesday to fight for better compensation and work conditions. The planned pickets come amid contract negotiations.
Expedia shares sink after 2024 revenue warning on softening air fares
Expedia shares closed down 18% on Friday, their biggest single-day drop in nearly four years, after the online travel firm said it expected 2024 revenue growth rates to moderate.
Delta will launch a premium tier of lounges this year
Delta Air Lines announced plans to open three of its premium lounges on both coasts this year as it tries to lure in more loyal customers. The first club will open this summer.
Cruise lines sailing into 2024 seeing strong demand, AAA says
The cruise industry is beginning 2024 carrying over momentum from the prior year, AAA said Thursday. The three-month "wave season" of deals is underway.
2 JetBlue planes collide at Boston Logan International Airport
JetBlue confirmed two of its planes collided at Boston Logan International Airport on Thursday morning, causing both planes to be taken out of service.
Southwest Airlines' new seat design has TikTok users sounding off: 'Just earned yourself a Delta customer'
Social media users are calling out Southwest Airlines for updating its seat design. In some cases, customers said they would switch to another airline because of it.
Delta Air Lines pilot files lawsuit claiming airport’s moving walkway ‘swallowed’ his foot and shoe
A Delta Air Lines pilot has filed a lawsuit alleging that a moving walkway at Denver International Airport “swallowed" his foot and shoe.
Boeing flags potential delivery delays after learning of misdrilled holes in some 737 MAX fuselages
Boeing is reworking 50 undelivered 737 MAX jets after a supplier's employee discovered misdrilled holes in some fuselages, which could lead to delivery delays.
LEGO to release Notre Dame Cathedral set
The LEGO Notre Dame Cathedral set will reportedly be released in June, five years after the cathedral was nearly destroyed by fire. The 4,300-piece set will cost $229.99.
People are more focused on buying experiences rather than ‘stuff’: CEO Jason Liberty
Royal Caribbean Group president Jason Liberty discusses his company’s success and previews the new Icon of the Seas ship.
Philadelphia woman charged after allegedly dropping pants in aisle of Frontier Airlines plane
A woman is accused of removing her pants and underwear in the aisle of a Frontier Airlines flight during a struggle to use the restroom onboard.
Boeing CEO says company has 'much to prove'
Boeing chief executive Dave Calhoun told employees in a message Wednesday the company has "much to prove" to earn back trust after the door blew off one of its planes midflight.
US guardrail system can’t handle heavy EVs, preliminary test crashes indicate
A new study has raised concerns about the ability of the nation’s guardrails to handle electric vehicles, which weigh thousands of pounds more than the average gas-powered sedan.
Over 100 cruise passengers sickened after gastrointestinal illness outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 120 guests have become sick while sailing on the Queen Victoria luxury liner owned by Cunard Cruise Line.
United exec says COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to Boeing's problems
United Airlines Executive Vice President Finance Gerry Laderman spoke about Boeing's recent troubles at the Airline Economics conference in Dublin.
American Airlines lays off 656 employees as carrier reorganizes customer support team
American Airlines is the latest in a string of companies that are cutting jobs in 2024. More than 650 roles will be impacted at the Texas-based carrier.
Carnival Jubilee cruise ship rescues 2 men stranded in Gulf of Mexico
The Carnival Jubilee cruise ship has rescued two men stranded in a kayak in the Gulf of Mexico after the boat they were traveling in reportedly sank.