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Delta CEO called last week's FAA outage 'unacceptable' and said the agency needs more funding
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian doesn't blame the Federal Aviation Administration for last week's system outage. On Wednesday, January 11,...
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Jan 17, 20232 min read


FAA, Southwest Tech Meltdowns Highlight Need for Startup-driven Modernization
It has been a week from hell for Southwest and the Federal Aviation Administration, after both endured public humiliation for...
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Jan 17, 20233 min read


Exclusive: Southwest CEO says all options 'on the table' after carrier's meltdown
CHICAGO, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines Co (LUV.N) is looking at all options to ensure the operational meltdown it suffered last...
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Jan 13, 20232 min read


American Airlines shares jump after airline hikes revenue and profit outlook
American Airlines shares rose more than 4% in morning trading Thursday after the carrier hiked its revenue and profit estimates for the...
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Jan 12, 20232 min read


Airlines work to move past delays after FAA outage blamed on corrupted file
By Chantal Da Silva Airlines were working to put travel chaos behind them Thursday after a computer outage forced the Federal Aviation...
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Jan 12, 20232 min read


Delta Announces Free Wi-Fi in Boost to In-flight Experience
Delta is set to become the first global US airline to provide free in-flight Wi-Fi on a widespread basis as part of the new Delta Sync...
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Jan 11, 20232 min read


Delta Fixes a Key Passenger Pain Point (And the Solution Is Free)
Every airline has its own identity. Which is to say, it has its set of values, and is devoted to messaging that will get consumers to...
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Jan 9, 20232 min read


American Airlines drops 3 cities from service, blaming pilot shortage
American Airlines is closing three more flight routes this spring due to low demand and an ongoing pilot shortage. The airline told FOX...
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Jan 9, 20231 min read


U.S. FAA names experts to review Boeing safety culture after fatal crashes
WASHINGTON, Jan 5 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday it had named 24 experts to review Boeing’s safety...
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Jan 6, 20232 min read


Southwest vows review of meltdown after union blasts lack of plan
CHICAGO, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) promised on Thursday a thorough review of an operational collapse that stranded...
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Jan 6, 20233 min read


Delta Air Lines is rolling out free Wi-Fi
New YorkCNN — Delta Air Lines is rolling out free Wi-Fi to most of its planes beginning February 1. “It’s going to be free, it’s going to...
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Jan 6, 20232 min read


Southwest reports progress on refunds after holiday chaos but sees new delays
By Dennis Romero and Phil Helsel Southwest Airlines, which canceled thousands of flights last week and infuriated passengers, said...
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Jan 5, 20232 min read


Transport's Green Transition
The Inflation Reduction Act (August 2022) has significantly improved the viability of investment in green energy and transport in the...
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Jan 4, 20235 min read


United said it had this woman's missing bag. She tracked it to a residential address
(CNN) — Most of us know the travel fear of a bag not appearing on the belt after a flight. Some of us -- ever more, thanks to the...
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Jan 4, 20236 min read


Southwest Airlines is sued for not providing refunds after meltdown
NEW YORK, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) has been sued by a passenger who said it failed to provide refunds to passengers...
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Jan 4, 20232 min read


Southwest Airlines scrubs 160 flights after resuming "normal" schedule
Embattled air carrier Southwest Airlines again canceled dozens of flights after returning to a more regular flying schedule following a...
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Jan 3, 20232 min read


What Does 2023 Look Like For Air Travel?
2022 was a huge year for air travel. With pilot strikes, a new ALPA president, summer delays, a bumper Delta contract, and renewed...
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Dec 21, 20224 min read


U.S. FAA proposes airworthiness criteria for Archer Aviation air taxi
WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday issued the airworthiness criteria that Archer Aviation...
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Dec 20, 20222 min read


Christmas travel: How major US airlines are handling passenger demand
A flood of Christmas travelers is expected to pass through airports nationwide as soon as this Wednesday and Thursday, kicking off the...
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Dec 20, 20222 min read


Mesa says it will halt American Airlines flights, finalizing deal with UnitedBy David Shepardson
WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Mesa Airlines (MESA.O) said late Saturday it is finalizing an agreement to operate regional flights for...
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Dec 19, 20222 min read
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