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Former Spirit pilot speaks out about career, being a woman in industry

  • May 3
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What to know about Spirit Airlines 'winding down all operations'

  • May 3

United and JetBlue raise baggage fees: What to know

  • Apr 5
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Travelers continue booking despite rising costs, US airlines say

  • Mar 18

Former flight attendant accused of fooling airlines into free flights

  • Jan 22

Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft

  • Nov 29, 2025

Alaska Airlines resumes operations after IT outage

  • Oct 24, 2025

Spirit Airlines to furlough 1/3 of its flight attendants

  • Sep 23, 2025

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  • Nov 15, 2022
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  • Jul 1, 2022
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  • Jun 17, 2022
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US orders Delta and Aeromexico to dissolve their partnership over fairness concerns in Mexico

The U.S. Transportation Department ordered Delta and Aeromexico to dissolve their longtime partnership because of fairness concerns in Mexico.

  • Sep 17, 2025

Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants union defies return to work order

The shutdown, which began early Saturday, affects about 130,000 people daily. The airline has canceled hundreds of flights, and it could take days to stabilize operations. Passengers can request refunds or alternative travel options, but rebooking may be difficult due to peak travel demand.

  • Aug 17, 2025

Airlines make billions charging 'junk fees,' congressional report says

Airlines have pocketed billions of dollars in so-called "junk fees" by charging customers extra to select a seat or to carry on bags, according to a Senate subcommittee report published on Tuesday.

  • Nov 27, 2024

Delta kicks woman with shellfish allergy off flight, passenger alleges

A woman says she was removed from a Delta flight to Boston after telling the crew she has a serious allergy.

  • Oct 13, 2024

Southwest reveals when and how it will get rid of open seating

Southwest Airlines' substantial changes to its business and boarding process are coming - but not for a while.

  • Sep 26, 2024