American Airlines flight diverts to Rome after bomb threat: report
According to reports, American Airlines flights from JFK airport to Delhi had to detour to Rome after the threat of bombs on board and land under fighter escorts. American Airlines Flight 292 made a sharp U-turn near Turkmenistan's Sunday due to “possible security issues.” “Safety and security are our number one priority and we appreciate […]
Airlines eye weight-based fees: Will heavier passengers pay more?
In 2008, American Airlines became the first major US carrier to charge checked packages, introducing a $15 fee as part of its cost-cutting measures. Since then, other airlines have adopted similar rates, with prices steadily rising over the years. A new debate is now emerging as to whether airlines should charge passengers based on their […]
Southwest Airlines Announces 15% Corporate Staff Layoffs To Reduce Costs
Southwest Airlines jets are preparing to land on February 18, 2025 at Chicago, Illinois at Chicago Midway International Airport. The airline said it plans to layoff 1,750 employees and mark the first broad layoff in the company's history. (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images) OAN Staff James Meyers11:12am – Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 Southwest Airlines cut 15% […]
Southwest Airlines cutting 1,750 jobs
Southwest Airlines announced Monday it would cut 1,750 jobs in late April. “As we continue to work together to transform our company, our focused areas will maximize efficiency and minimize costs,” writes Bob Jordan, president and CEO of Southwest Airlines. . Monday's notes To the workers. “We need to have a lean organizational structure that […]
Delta Airlines Flight Crashes at Canadian Airport, Flips Upside Down
Several reports have shown that a Delta flight landed at Toronto Pearson Airport and collapsed upside down, leaving several passengers injured. in post In X, Toronto Pearson admitted to an incident related to a Delta flight “arrived from Minneapolis.” The crash included a Delta flight arriving in Toronto from Minneapolis. According to Fox News. “Toronto […]
BREAKING: United Airlines plane 'catches fire' at Houston airport | LiveNOW from FOX
A United Airlines flight from IAH to LaGuardia caught the moment a fire took place during takeoff. The FAA said in a statement, … source
American Airlines captain eases passenger concern after DC collision
An American Airlines captain shared a comforting message with passengers aboard a flight from Jacksonville to Miami following … source
Airlines ask Trump admin to roll back Biden-era review of payments to customers for flight disruptions
The trade group representing three major US airlines is asking the Trump administration to abandon its review of whether passengers need to pay compensation for flight disruptions. The airlines representing US Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United (A4A) wrote a letter this week to the US Department of Transportation (DOT). A letter published in the […]
Spirit Airlines rejects another Frontier Airlines acquisition worth $2.16B
Points Guy founder Brian Kelly discusses how Spirit Airlines bankruptcy will affect travel. Spirit Airlines has rejected an acquisition offer worth approximately $2.16 billion from Frontier Group. Spirit and Frontier have held merger meetings since at least 2022, even before Spirit filed for bankruptcy in 2024. Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy due to long-term economic […]
Alaska Airlines passenger attack caught on video, flight attendant helped arrest man
Alaska Airlines flight attendant repeatedly pounded his fists at a male passenger who was seen in a video recorded earlier this month, allegedly attacking a woman sitting in front of him. Flight 2221 was scheduled to travel to Portland, Oregon from California's Oakland Airport on February 1, but an unruly passenger sat in front of […]