Articles tagged “southwest airlines”

Airline Weekly

U.S. Government Shutdown Could Worsen Air Traffic Controller Shortage

A U.S. government shutdown would "stop" air traffic controller hiring and training just as the FAA is beginning to address a staffing shortage, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned.

1 week ago
U.S. Government Shutdown Could Worsen Air Traffic Controller Shortage

Airlines

3 U.S. Airlines Issue Warnings About Higher Third Quarter Fuel Costs

Despite a boom in air travel this summer, major airlines still haven't been able to overcome some of the most pressing challenges they've faced in recent years. So look for them to recoup some of the surging costs in the form of higher airfares.

Reuters | 3 weeks ago

3 U.S. Airlines Issue Warnings About Higher Third Quarter Fuel Costs

Airline Weekly

Giant Dallas-Fort Worth and Denver Airports Anticipate Big Growth This Year

Something is in the air in Dallas-Fort Worth and Denver where the recovered mega hubs expect big airline passenger growth this year.

1 month ago
Giant Dallas-Fort Worth and Denver Airports Anticipate Big Growth This Year

Airline Weekly

Southwest Airlines Unveils New Nashville Crew Base as Pilots Move Towards Strike

Southwest may be hoping a new base in booming Nashville can help bring its pilots' union to a deal.

1 month ago
Southwest Airlines Unveils New Nashville Crew Base as Pilots Move Towards Strike

Airlines

FAA Investigating Latest Near-Collision Involving U.S. Airlines This Year

Has a shortage of air traffic controllers or poor training contributed to a half-dozen near collisions in the U.S. since January?

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 months ago

FAA Investigating Latest Near-Collision Involving U.S. Airlines This Year

News Blog

Devastating Maui Fires Likely to Dampen Airline Demand for Extended Period

The deadly wildfires on the island of Maui are likely to affect visitor — and airline — demand to the island for the "foreseeable future," analysts at T.D. Cowen said Friday. "Resort destinations in Maui are likely to disappear from plans for the foreseeable future, but we believe Hawaii overall will remain an aspirational vacation…

Edward Russell | 2 months ago

Airline Weekly

Why U.S. Airlines Face a ‘Weird’ Market This Summer

U.S. airlines face the odd set up of strong travel demand but falling airfares.

2 months ago
Why U.S. Airlines Face a ‘Weird’ Market This Summer

Business Travel

Business Travel’s Slow Rebound Forces US Airlines to Rejig Their Networks

Leisure travel may be back, but it's still not enough to make up for the shortfall from corporate travel.

Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters | 2 months ago

Business Travel’s Slow Rebound Forces US Airlines to Rejig Their Networks

Airlines

Southwest Airlines Tries to Blunt Impact of Boeing Delivery Delays With MAX 8 Orders

It's nice to have a backup plan, and the Max 8 is filling that role for Southwest until delayed Max 7 orders arrive.

Savyata Mishra, Reuters | 2 months ago

Southwest Airlines Tries to Blunt Impact of Boeing Delivery Delays With MAX 8 Orders

Announcements

How Important Is Google Travel to Google?

From political challenges to internal reassessments, Google Travel is clearly going through a transition.

Jason Clampet | 2 months ago

How Important Is Google Travel to Google?