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Japan Airlines jet bursts into flames after collision with earthquake relief plane at Tokyo Haneda airport
A Japan Airlines plane carrying hundreds of passengers burst into flames on landing at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Tuesday after it...
icarussmith20
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Southwest Airlines fined $140m for holiday meltdown
Southwest Airlines has been fined a record $140m (£110m) by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) over its operational meltdown in...
icarussmith20
Dec 21, 20232 min read


Exclusive: US scrutinizing airline frequent flyer programs
WASHINGTON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Transportation Department is scrutinizing the frequent flyer programs of major U.S. airlines for...
icarussmith20
Dec 21, 20232 min read


Singapore officials charge airline passenger after he allegedly stole over $23K from others on plane
Officials in Singapore charged a man who allegedly stole over $23,000 from multiple passengers on a flight from Vietnam. Zhang Xiuqiang,...
icarussmith20
Dec 21, 20231 min read


A Singapore Airlines flight attendant spoon-fed a business-class passenger's son.
A video of a Singapore Airlines flight attendant spoon-feeding a passenger's kid has gone viral — and not everyone has been happy about...
icarussmith20
Dec 13, 20232 min read


These Major Airlines Just Flew Planes Powered Entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel—So, What's Next?
Air travel contributes to 2.5 percent of our global carbon emissions, often getting named as one of the biggest contributors to climate...
icarussmith20
Dec 13, 20234 min read


Global Airline Industry Forecast To Generate Record Operating Profit In 2024
Airline consolidation is not only relatively common but necessary for growth and competitiveness, and the recent announcement of Alaska...
icarussmith20
Dec 12, 20234 min read


American Airlines passenger says a woman vomited on her bags. Airline responds by giving her $50
When Nicole Schreib spotted three intoxicated women inside a bathroom at Laguardia Airport, she thought that was the last time she'd see...
icarussmith20
Dec 12, 20234 min read


Beond Raises $13 Million for ‘Premium Leisure’ Airline: Startup Funding Roundup
Seven travel startups have announced fundraises of more than $305 million over the past week. Beond, a “premium leisure” airline startup,...
icarussmith20
Dec 11, 20234 min read


Holiday crowds at airports and on highways are expected to be even bigger than last year
More Americans are expected to fly or drive far from home over Christmas than did last year, putting a cap on a busy year for travel....
icarussmith20
Dec 11, 20232 min read


Trial over JetBlue's Spirit merger ends with US judge mulling options
BOSTON, Dec 5 (Reuters) - A federal judge considering the U.S. Justice Department's bid to block JetBlue Airways' proposed $3.8 billion...
icarussmith20
Dec 11, 20232 min read


Mexico's military-run commercial airline to launch with military planes
MEXICO CITY, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Mexico's newest commercial airline, due to be run by the military, is set to launch later this month using...
icarussmith20
Dec 7, 20231 min read


International airline group expects a banner year for travel in 2024
Airlines expect record traveler numbers and revenues in 2024 but will continue to be constrained by the high cost of capital and limited...
icarussmith20
Dec 7, 20232 min read


UK bans airline adverts over 'misleading' environmental claims
LONDON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Adverts from Lufthansa (LHAG.DE), Air France-KLM (AIRF.PA) and Etihad Airways were banned by Britain's...
icarussmith20
Dec 7, 20232 min read


Trial to determine whether JetBlue can buy Spirit, further consolidating industry, comes to a head
BOSTON (AP) — Lawyers for the Justice Department and JetBlue Airways are scheduled to make closing arguments Tuesday in a trial that will...
icarussmith20
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Faces a Justice Department Wary of Airline Combos
Alaska and Hawaiian are singing a similar tune about their combo that other airlines did before their mergers faced the full force of an...
icarussmith20
Dec 5, 20234 min read


Ryanair denies passengers must pay to download boarding pass
Ryanair has said reports of a change to their charging policy are false and that passengers have never been charged to download boarding...
icarussmith20
Dec 4, 20233 min read


Alaska Airlines agrees to buy Hawaiian Airlines in $1.9 billion deal
Alaska Air Group has agreed to buy rival Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal, setting up another potential regulatory battle in the...
icarussmith20
Dec 4, 20233 min read


Virgin Atlantic and BA face formal complaints over sustainability claims
Virgin Atlantic and British Airways are facing formal complaints over their sustainable flight claims after being accused of misleading...
icarussmith20
Nov 30, 20233 min read


American Airlines passenger allegedly punches employee, causing ‘permanent’ scarring
An American Airlines passenger was arrested after he allegedly attacked an employee of the airline Monday, leaving her “permanent”...
icarussmith20
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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