Articles tagged “jet stream”

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American Airlines Reaches Deal With Flight Attendants, Ending Years of Tense Negotiations

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.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 day ago

American Airlines Reaches Deal With Flight Attendants, Ending Years of Tense Negotiations

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One Software Update, a Global Airline Meltdown

An IT outage early Friday morning sent the world reeling as it affected banks, healthcare and airlines. The airline industry is currently experiencing thousands of disruptions, and it could take days for carriers to bounce back.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 day ago

One Software Update, a Global Airline Meltdown

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Alaska Airlines Doubles Down on Premium Seating, Expects to Take Hit From Flight Attendant Contract

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

Meghna Maharishi | 2 days ago

Alaska Airlines Doubles Down on Premium Seating, Expects to Take Hit From Flight Attendant Contract

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‘There’s Just No New Opportunities’: United Airlines Execs Rip Into Low-Cost Rivals

As Delta and United continue to rake in huge profits, both airlines think low-cost carriers have limited recourse.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 days ago

‘There’s Just No New Opportunities’: United Airlines Execs Rip Into Low-Cost Rivals

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United Airlines’ Profits Up 27% Due to High Travel Demand

United Airlines had a strong second quarter, benefitting from high demand for international travel, a resurgence in corporate travel and increases in revenues for their basic economy and premium products.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 days ago

United Airlines’ Profits Up 27% Due to High Travel Demand

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Google, Travalyst and Cirium in Talks on How to Measure Airline Emissions

Cirium is a for-profit company, selling its data to corporations and the airline industry to more accurately measure flight emissions. Could its reluctance at this early stage to share that data with Google and Travalyst be out of self-interest?

Dennis Schaal | 3 days ago

Google, Travalyst and Cirium in Talks on How to Measure Airline Emissions

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Spirit Airlines Lowers Outlook, Cites Weaker Revenue From Fees

The ultra-low-cost carrier lowered its revenue outlook for the second quarter, blaming softer ancillary sales.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 days ago

Spirit Airlines Lowers Outlook, Cites Weaker Revenue From Fees

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United Flight Attendants Plan to Vote on Strike Authorization as Tensions Rise

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.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 days ago

United Flight Attendants Plan to Vote on Strike Authorization as Tensions Rise

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A Lump Sum and Flight Benefits: American Airlines Posts Severance Package for Former Exec Vasu Raja

Vasu Raja’s severance package includes a payout of his base salary until January 31, 2025 and flight benefits. He’s also eligible to receive a lump sum payout of $968,750 after the severance period ends.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

A Lump Sum and Flight Benefits: American Airlines Posts Severance Package for Former Exec Vasu Raja

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Air Taxis to LAX? Southwest in Deal With Archer Aviation 

The partnership between Southwest and Archer Aviation will bring eVTOLs to California airports, but the timeline is currently unclear.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 week ago

Air Taxis to LAX? Southwest in Deal With Archer Aviation