Federal court blocks proposed merger between JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines
See what's being clicked on FoxBusiness.com A federal judge on Tuesday blocked JetBlue Airways' proposed $3.8 billion takeover of low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, agreeing with the Justice Department's opinion that the deal would harm the availability of low-cost flights. U.S. District Judge William Young said the proposed merger “violates the core principle of antitrust law: […]
Tanzania blocks Kenyan Airways passenger flights in response to Kenya blocking its cargo flights
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) – Tanzania said Monday it has withdrawn approval for neighboring Kenya's flagship carrier Kenya Airways to operate passenger services between the two countries starting next week. A statement from the Tanzanian Civil Aviation Authority said the move was in response to the Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority denying Air Tanzania the necessary approvals […]
On this day in history, January 15, 2009, US Airways flight makes miraculous landing in the Hudson River
US Airways Flight 1549 made a miraculous emergency landing in the Hudson River on this day in history, January 15, 2009. The maneuver took place shortly after a US Airways Airbus A320 departed New York City's LaGuardia Airport for Charlotte, North Carolina. Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles flew the aircraft, which was […]
British Airways pilot kidnapped, assaulted by thieves who emptied his bank account in South Africa
A British Airways pilot has been kidnapped, assaulted and robbed by South African robbers during a stopover in Johannesburg. The unidentified pilot fell for the brazen ruse when he left the private development where the crew was staying and bought groceries at a store on Checkers Boulevard. According to The Sun. As Pilot was leaving […]
British Airways crew member dies after collapsing in front of passengers: reports
A British Airways flight attendant collapsed and died in front of passengers as the plane was about to take off from London, according to reports. The 52-year-old flight attendant died shortly before the 13-hour flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hong Kong departed on New Year's Eve. This was reported by the British newspaper The […]