Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines plane preparing to depart Dallas airport
A Southwest Boeing 737-800 touches down at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu. The same model was struck by a bullet on Friday in…
Inside Scandinavian Airlines flight after horror turbulence sparks dramatic U-turn to Europe
More than 200 passengers were bound for Miami, Florida, when turbulence on the Scandinavian Airlines flight was so severe, the crew decided it must retreat…
Spirit Airlines reportedly set for bankruptcy filing
It looks more likely struggling Spirit Airlines will enter bankruptcy protection. It comes as a planned deal with Frontier Airlines has broken down. This saw…
Airlines cancel Bali flights after volcano spews ash miles into the sky | Aviation News
Australia’s Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia halt flights following eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki.Several airlines have cancelled flights between Australia and Indonesia’s Bali after a…
Spirit Airlines plane sprayed with gunfire in mid-air horror as bullets enter cabin and hit crew
A Spirit Airlines fight came under sustained gunfire as it came into land on Monday, forcing the pilot into an emergency diversion with one the…
Spirit Airlines flight hit by bullets while flying over gang-war region of Haiti
The Spirit Airlines flight got diverted to the Dominican Republic at a Santiago airport where it landed safely. A crew member on the plane saw…
Gunfire hits Spirit Airlines flight approaching Port-au-Prince, Haiti | Aviation News
The main international airport in Haiti’s capital is closed after the plane is diverted to the Dominican Republic.All commercial flights have been suspended to Haiti’s…
Man who has flown on 170 airlines reveals the little-known way to avoid flight cancellations
A MAN who has flown on over 170 airlines has revealed a little-known way to avoid flight cancellations.Indy Nelson, 29, learned the trick while attempting…
Southwest Airlines activist investor group deal adds six board members, CEO stays
Southwest Airlines Thursday reached a deal with activist investor group Elliot Investment Management that avoids a proxy fight. Under the deal CEO Bob Jordan (L)…
American Airlines fined $50m for mistreatment of disabled passengers | Aviation News
American Airlines gets record $50m fine for treatment of disabled customers and damaging wheelchairs.American Airlines has been fined a record $50m for the way it…
Investor group Elliott calls for December election for 8 Southwest Airlines board seats
1 of 3 | The investment hedge fund Elliott has requested a Dec. 10 special meeting to consider its names for the new Southwest board…
Canadian airlines lose Supreme Court challenge, must compensate flyers
1 of 3 | Airlines operating in Canada must offer passengers standardized compensation for canceled international flights within the companies’ control, the country’s highest court…
Southwest Airlines authorizes $2.5 billion stock buyback, announces changes for customers
As Southwest Airlines held its Investor Day Thursday, CEO Bob Jordan said a $2.5 billion stock buyback and a new three-year financial plan heralds a…
Airlines serving the best in-flight food according to passenger reviews
Plane food has a bad reputation with most passengers - but there are airlines serving up gourmet meals at 30,000 feet Source link
Tires blow on Alaska Airlines after abruptly aborting takeoff
An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to evasive action and slam on the brakes during an aborted takeoff. It came as a Southwest flight was…
Southwest Airlines backs CEO; board chair to exit in 2025 amid changes by Elliot Investments
1 of 2 | Current Southwest Airlines executive chairman and former company CEO Gary Kelly says he will retire in 2025 from his board leadership…
Buttigieg launches investigation of big airlines’ rewards programs
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Thursday announced a wide-ranging investigation into the frequent flyer rewards programs of the four biggest U.S. airlines. File Photo by…
As Ukraine, Gaza wars rage on, some airlines are benefitting | Aviation
Earlier this month, British Airways announced it would suspend its service between London and Beijing starting in October and lasting at least until November 2025.…
Airlines suspend flights over clashes between Israel and Hezbollah | Aviation
British Airways suspends flights until Wednesday, while Air France pauses services until Monday.Multiple airlines have suspended flights to Israel after Israeli forces and Lebanese group…
Storm Lilian causes August Bank Holiday flight chaos across UK – all airports and airlines impacted
The storm, named by the Met Office on Thursday, was forecast to bring gusts of up to 80 miles per hour today, prompting travel disruption…