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Fire Breaks Out on Delta Flight at Seattle Airport

A Delta Airlines flight from Cancun to Seattle caught fire upon landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on May 6, prompting a swift evacuation of its 189 passengers. The Airbus A321neo witnessed smoke and flames in the nose area shortly after...

Published May 17, 2024 7:40 AM EST
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Major US Airlines Challenge the Biden Administration's Fee Disclosure Rule

Major airlines, along with an industry trade association, have taken legal action against a recent regulation from the (DOT) U.S. Department of Transportation mandating earlier disclosure of additional charges during flight bookings. Airlines for Ame...

Published May 14, 2024 5:51 AM EST
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Why Did Spirit Airlines' CEO Label the Airline Industry a "Rigged Game"?

Spirit Airlines' CEO, Ted Christie III, expressed frustration with the airline industry's consolidation and government intervention, particularly due to the failed merger with JetBlue. Christie referred to the industry as a "rigged game," where small...

Published May 9, 2024 8:02 AM EST
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United Airlines to Increase Miles for MileagePlus Members on Specific Partner Flights

United Airlines has made some changes to its MileagePlus rewards program, affecting the value of business-class flights within Europe and Asia. According to experts at View FromThe Wing, the airline has put a new rule that makes it challenging to get...

Published May 6, 2024 8:01 AM EST
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US Airlines Now Required to Issue Automatic Refunds for Cancellations

US Airlines Now Required to Issue Automatic Refunds for CancellationsIn a significant win for air travelers, the Joe Bidden administration implemented new regulations requiring airlines to issue refunds for canceled flights automatically. T...

Published Apr 25, 2024 3:09 AM EST
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Robin Hayes Former JetBlue CEO will now lead Airbus North America

The North America division of Airbus will be led by former JetBlue Airways CEORobin Hayes, the aircraft manufacturer announced on Monday.After a federal judge blocked the airline's proposed acquisition of Spirit Airlines in February due to an antitru...

Published Apr 23, 2024 5:57 PM EST
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A New Class of Seating to be Introduced at United Airlines

United Airlines is introducing a new Business Class upgrade option called Premium Economy.The new offering, which will be called the Premium Economy, will be developed within the existing Premium Economy class and will provide United customers with a...

Published Apr 17, 2024 5:58 AM EST
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JetBlue Called Off 3.8 billion Merger with Spirit Airlines

The July 2022 merger agreement between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines was announced as terminated.JetBlue and Spirit agreed that terminating the combination is in their best interests due to the unlikely completion of essential closing conditions, such ...

Published Mar 21, 2024 12:00 AM EST
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Delta Air Lines Check-in Policy

For holidaymakers, the check-in progression is an essential phase of their journey. It sets the pace for the rest of the trip and can considerably affect the overall travel experience. Delta Air Lines check-in policy emphasizes efficiency and custome...

Published Jul 4, 2023 12:00 AM EST