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Spirit Airlines lays off 200 workers in cost-cutting move

Spirit Airlines has announced it will lay off about 200 employees as part of a cost-cutting effort to emerge from bankruptcy. The company's CEO, CEO Ted Christie, notified employees of the job cuts Wednesday night. Mr. Christie came under fire from Spirit shareholders late last year after it was revealed that he had received a […]

Southwest Airlines pilot arrested for showing up to work drunk

A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested Wednesday in Georgia on suspicion of showing up to work intoxicated shortly before takeoff, police said. David Alsop, 52, of New Hampshire, was arrested at Savannah Hilton Head International Airport around 7 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office. He was charged with drunk driving. Allsop was […]

Southwest Airlines sued by feds over chronically delayed flights

The Biden administration on Wednesday sued Southwest Airlines, accusing it of illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights and disrupting passenger travel. In a civil suit filed with the Justice Department, the Department of Transportation said the airline operated on an unrealistic schedule and is seeking the maximum civil penalty. Southwest Airlines operated two chronically delayed […]

United Airlines flight returns to Chicago after hitting coyote

A United Airlines plane headed to Phoenix on January 12 was diverted after colliding with a coyote. “On Sunday morning, United Flight 1727's landing gear struck a coyote during takeoff, but the aircraft returned safely to Chicago O'Hare International Airport for inspection,” a United spokesperson told Fox News Digital. “We have arranged another flight to […]

Southwest Airlines pauses corporate hiring and promotions, summer internships

Southwest Airlines is suspending corporate hiring, promotions and summer internships to cut costs after months of pressure from activist investors. The Dallas-based airline also discontinued “Southwest Rallys,” a team-building program dating back to 1985 that provided free food and entertainment, and company leaders discussed Southwest Airlines' future vision with employees. talk to members. CEO Bob […]

American Airlines’ focus on ESG in 401(k) plan is illegal: judge

A federal judge in Texas said Friday that American Airlines violated federal law by basing investment decisions in its employee retirement plans on environmental, social and other non-financial factors. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor is believed to be the first of its kind, amid growing conservative opposition to the rise in socially […]

United Airlines passenger that landed at LAX recalls harrowing bird’s-eye view

A United Airlines passenger recalled the moment he saw the raging wildfires engulfing Los Angeles from above, describing the scene as “like Mordor in The Lord of the Rings''. Mark Viniello told Fox News Digital that he was on a flight from Denver to Burbank on Tuesday night when passengers were informed before takeoff that […]

United Airlines rolling out Elon Musk's Starlink Wi-Fi this spring

United Airlines plans to fly its first commercial flight using Starlink Wi-Fi this spring after accelerating the timeline for its new internet service, the airline announced Sunday. The company plans to equip its entire two-cabin regional fleet with Starlink Wi-Fi by the end of the year. There are also plans to fly the first Starlink-equipped […]