Articles tagged “alaska airlines”

If finalized, the rule would ban airlines from charging fees to assign seats to children aged 13 or younger next to their parents or an accompanying adult.

An appeals court argued that the rule “likely exceeds the DOT’s authority and would irreparably harm airlines.”

Negotiations between American and its flight attendants became so tense that their union told members to be prepared to strike this summer. The tentative deal now makes it unlikely that flight attendants could stage a summer strike.

Alaska Airlines is adding more premium seats to its fleet as it continues to fare better than some of its domestic competitors.

United flight attendants are the latest to consider a vote to authorize a strike as frustrations over stagnant pay and working conditions continue to mount.

The plea deal with the DOJ would mandate that Boeing pay more fines and install an independent monitor to oversee its quality control and production processes.

Airlines have been making larger investments in hydrogen-electric startups as they look for ways to become more sustainable. But it’s unclear if such engines can be used on a wide scale.

If Boeing is convicted of committing a felony, it could become harder for the plane maker to win contract work with the federal government.

The federal agency has issued a blistering statement alleging that a Boeing executive disclosed “non-public” information about the January 5 Alaska Airlines accident with the press. Serious consequences will follow.

Without a new contract, American Airlines flight attendants say they are preparing to potentially strike.