Articles tagged “jet stream”

Airlines

DOT Launches Probe Into Loyalty Programs of 4 Largest U.S. Airlines

The investigation seeks to determine whether recent industry trends like devaluing the worth of miles and consolidation have adversely affected consumers.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 days ago

DOT Launches Probe Into Loyalty Programs of 4 Largest U.S. Airlines

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American Airlines Adds 5 New European Routes for Summer 2025

The new routes are a bet that the international travel boom will continue next summer.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 days ago

American Airlines Adds 5 New European Routes for Summer 2025

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JetBlue Raises Third-Quarter Outlook, Sees Bump in Summer Bookings

It looks like JetBlue’s new strategy that emphasizes cutting unprofitable routes and bolstering leisure capacity in the East Coast is continuing to pay off.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 days ago

JetBlue Raises Third-Quarter Outlook, Sees Bump in Summer Bookings

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Spirit Airlines Furloughs 186 Pilots as Many Take Voluntary Leave

The furloughs were part of an attempt to cut costs as Spirit’s revenues have sharply declined over the past few years. However, the carrier still has more hurdles to overcome — including a staggering $1.1 billion in debt that’s set to mature in a year.

Meghna Maharishi | 6 days ago

Spirit Airlines Furloughs 186 Pilots as Many Take Voluntary Leave

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Elliott Owns Enough Southwest Shares to Call for a Special Meeting

Elliott is amping up the pressure on Southwest. Now that it's crossed the threshold in owning 10% of the carrier's common stock shares, the hedge fund could call a special meeting to force a vote on whether to oust Southwest CEO Bob Jordan and chairman Gary Kelly.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

Elliott Owns Enough Southwest Shares to Call for a Special Meeting

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Airports Are Spending Big on Tech Upgrades. See Plans for JFK and More

Air traffic is expected to double from pre-pandemic levels by 2040. Airports need to prepare.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Airports Are Spending Big on Tech Upgrades. See Plans for JFK and More

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United Airlines Raises Concerns Over Alaska-Hawaiian Merger

United’s issue is its multiple business agreements with Hawaiian — including one on loyalty. Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci has previously said he envisions a loyalty program that would house the two brands if the merger is approved.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago

United Airlines Raises Concerns Over Alaska-Hawaiian Merger

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The Secret Sauce Behind Ryanair’s ‘Controlled’ Ticket Sales Through Online Travel Agencies

Ryanair approved a handful of online travel agency partners, and it's verifying the details booking by booking.

Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago

The Secret Sauce Behind Ryanair’s ‘Controlled’ Ticket Sales Through Online Travel Agencies

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Inside One of the Most Profitable U.S. Airlines You Haven’t Heard of

As ultra-low-cost carriers like Spirit and Frontier falter, Sun Country has been able to routinely stand out as one of the most profitable airlines in the U.S.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

Inside One of the Most Profitable U.S. Airlines You Haven’t Heard of

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Delta Refutes CrowdStrike’s Claims, Says Offer of Help Came Too Late

In the latest tit-for-tat between Delta, CrowdStrike and Microsoft, Delta is claiming that CrowdStrike’s offer of onsite assistance came after it restored most of its critical systems.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

Delta Refutes CrowdStrike’s Claims, Says Offer of Help Came Too Late