Spirit Airlines sells aircraft and brings back flight attendants during bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines Sells 20 Airbus Jets Amid Restructuring Spirit Airlines has announced a decision to sell 20 Airbus aircraft while also recalling some flight attendants who were furloughed late last year due to the airline’s financial struggles. The airline is currently navigating its second bankruptcy, having filed for Chapter 11 in November 2024. The first […]
Australian woman’s heartfelt note to ‘adorable guy’ on Virgin Airlines flight gains popularity on TikTok.
An Australian woman’s TikTok became a hit after she penned a love note to a fellow passenger on a plane, hoping to snag a date. On January 13, Isabella Duric, 23, was flying with Virgin Australia from Sydney to Melbourne when she noticed a “cute guy” sitting in the back row across from her and […]
American Airlines flight sees unusual blue light while attempting to land at Charlotte airport
An investigation was initiated last week following reports that an American Airlines plane observed an unusual blue light while getting ready to land. This event happened during the early hours of Thursday, January 29, as the flight was approaching Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina. The aircraft had taken off from Charleston, South Carolina, […]
Hawaiian Airlines Credit Card Returns, But Questions Remain Unanswered
After quite a break, the Hawaiian Airlines-branded credit card has made a quiet comeback, though the way it’s returned has only added to the ongoing confusion surrounding it. Your card will be returned to you. Applications for the Hawaiian Airlines Bank of Hawaii World Elite Mastercard are back open, offering 60,000 Atmos Rewards points when […]
United and American Airlines raise ticket prices at a key US airport as competition intensifies.
United Airlines and American Airlines are in a competitive race at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, each stepping up their game as the summer travel season approaches. On Tuesday, United announced it would run a record 750 flights a day at O’Hare this summer, which is about 200 more flights than its closest rival and marks […]
Satena Airlines plane crashes in Colombia, resulting in 15 fatalities, including a legislator.
Colombia’s national airline, Satena, announced on Wednesday that commercial flight HK-4709 tragically crashed after it went missing near the Colombia-Venezuela border. All 15 individuals on board, including a Colombian politician, lost their lives. The Beechcraft 1900, operating on the Cucuta-Ocaña route, took off at 11:42 a.m. local time, aiming to land around 12:05 p.m. Unfortunately, […]
What airlines are required to compensate you for during winter storm Fern
Winter weather can throw a wrench into travel plans, but it’s good to know that US airlines are required to give refunds if flights get canceled. A significant storm hit multiple regions on Saturday, leading to the cancellation of over 12,200 flights by the weekend’s end. Forecasters have indicated that this storm could mirror the […]
Winter storm warnings lead major airlines to announce travel alerts for the weekend.
States Prepare for Major Winter Storms Airlines and airports across the United States are urging travelers to brace for a winter storm expected to bring hazardous snow and ice conditions this weekend. Power outages and potential tree damage are anticipated in the Southeast, while heavy snowfall is likely to affect areas in the North. The […]
Airlines in America ranked for 2025, showing the best and worst options
Southwest Airlines Tops National Rankings Southwest Airlines has been named the best airline in the U.S., surpassing Delta Air Lines for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a recent survey. The Wall Street Journal’s 18th Annual Airline Scorecard placed Southwest at the top due to its low customer complaint rate, minimal […]
Spirit Airlines seeks help from private equity firm Castlelake to prevent bankruptcy, according to a report.
Spirit Airlines Faces Potential Bankruptcy Resolution Struggling budget airline Spirit Airlines might just dodge bankruptcy—at least for now. The airline is currently in talks with Castle Lake, an investment firm managing around $33 billion in assets, concerning a potential acquisition. For quite some time, Spirit has found itself at odds with competitors, particularly those offering […]