Pilots, crews claim airlines dismiss Middle East flights concerns
Airline pilots, flight attendants and security experts have raised concerns about flight paths over the Middle East amid heightened political tensions, but many say they are being ignored, according to a report. claims. Trade unions representing airline pilots and crew in Europe have written to major airlines and agencies including Wizz Air, Ryanair, Air Baltic, […]
American Airlines halts flights to Haiti
See what's being clicked on FoxBusiness.com. American Airlines will not resume flights to Haiti in February due to escalating gang violence. Caribbean country. A company spokesperson told FOX Business the company continues to evaluate the possibility of resuming daily flights to Haiti from Miami International Airport. “American Airlines has made the difficult decision to suspend […]
Five Below, Dollar General, Southwest Airlines rise premarket; Signet falls – Investing.com
Investing.com — U.S. stocks were solid Thursday on the back of weekly labor market data and higher retail sector profits. Here are the biggest stocks moving U.S. stocks in the premarket today. dollar general Shares rose 1.9% after the discount chain operator reported better-than-expected third-quarter sales and lowered its full-year profit forecast due to hurricane-related […]
Frontier Airlines CEO defends carry-on baggage practice
Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines said Tuesday it will offer first-class-style seats to attract passengers willing to spend more. Frontier previously added extra legroom seats and business fares aimed at small businesses. Other low-cost airlines are also looking to raise fares. Spirit Airlines began offering guaranteed European-style business class seats with blocked middle seats in August, […]
Alaska Airlines IT issue grounds flights, disrupts Cyber Monday orders
Barron's Roundtable panelists Ben Levithorne, Teresa Rivas, and Jacob Sonnenschein introduce the top stocks. Alaska Airlines reportedly experienced an information technology (IT) issue Monday that caused reservation disruptions and flight delays at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), but the airline's operations are back to normal. It is said that there is. “This morning, we experienced an […]
American Airlines passenger who helped restrain unruly traveler says situation was ‘fight or flight’
An unruly air traveler was detained on an American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Texas after allegedly injuring a flight attendant and causing a disturbance. On Tuesday, the man attacked a flight attendant and tried to exit the plane through the cabin door, before fellow passengers helped restrain him with tape. Fox 4 KDFW Reported. […]
Spirit Airlines CEO Got $3M Bonus Prior to Bankruptcy Filing
Spirit Airlines' CEO reportedly received a huge retention bonus days before the troubled airline declared bankruptcy. Chief Executive Officer Ted Christie's $3.8 million bonus came after the company announced plans to cut some jobs and sell some aircraft. new york post reported on Thursday. According to the article, Christie will receive a bonus if he […]
American Airlines expands ‘gate lice’ crackdown ahead of Thanksgiving travel
American Airlines announced it is expanding new technology to end a process known as “gate lice,” where passengers cut lines in hopes of boarding an early flight. If a passenger attempts to board the plane before their assigned assignment is called, the system will audibly flag and automatically reject the ticket. American Airlines first piloted […]
American Airlines expanding technology, cracking down on line cutting ahead of holiday travel
As airports prepare for holiday travel, American Airlines said it is enhancing its technology to allow passengers to board only if their assigned group is called. announced In a release Wednesday. “Our customers have told us that being able to fly in their assigned group is important to them because it's a benefit that comes […]
Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie’s $3.8M bonus before bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie reportedly paid a $3.8 million retention bonus a week before the no-frills Florida-based airline was declared bankrupt. That's what it means. Mr. Christie's company last month announced plans to cut an unspecified number of jobs and sell millions of dollars worth of jets, and he will receive a bonus if […]