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United Cuts Newark Fares to ‘Cheapest Ever’ After Spring Hub Meltdowns

United Airlines is offering deep summer fares out of Newark to win back passengers spooked by spring disruptions, including ATC failures and hub meltdowns. CEO Scott Kirby says flights will be the ‘cheapest ever’ as United seeks to recoup demand and offset a hit to its Q2 profit outlook.

2025-05-29T11:02:22.795532-07:00

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United and JetBlue Launch Cross-Site Booking and Reciprocal Loyalty with Shared JFK/Newark Slots

2025-05-29T04:18:57.735476-07:00

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British Airways Named for Underpaying Cabin Crew in National Minimum Wage Breach

2025-05-29T06:54:39.856606-07:00

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Unruly Passenger Drags Flight Attendant Aboard American Airlines Hartford–Chicago Service

2025-05-29T04:22:27.918763-07:00

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Riyadh Air: Saudi Arabia's New National Carrier Prepares for Launch Amid Regional Competition

October 15, 2024 - A report on Riyadh Air's development, outlining key milestones and future prospects as Saudi Arabia's new national carrier approaches its 2025 launch. Read More.

The 2024 CrowdStrike Outage: Unveiling the Aviation Industry's Cyber Vulnerabilities

October 9, 2024 - Examining the 2024 CrowdStrike outage that disrupted global airlines, revealing aviation's cybersecurity vulnerabilities and prompting industry-wide respon Read More.

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Alaska Airlines Ends Ceremonial Fly-Out of First Copper River King Salmon Alaska Airlines has suspended its annual red-carpet ceremonial flight celebrating the arrival of the first Copper River king salmon, ending a decades-old tradition designed to highlight its cargo services and Alaska’s seafood industry. The ceremony will no longer mark the start of salmon season.

2025-05-29T15:41:30.894843-07:00

Alaska Airlines Ends Ceremonial Fly-Out of First Copper River King Salmon

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Wizz Air's Fleet Hits Two-Thirds A321neo Milestone Wizz Air has reached a key fleet modernisation goal, with 152 of its 234 aircraft now Airbus A321neo jets, representing 67% of its operational fleet. The low-cost carrier’s shift underscores efforts to cut fuel burn, maintenance costs and streamline operations.

2025-05-29T14:49:20.827613-07:00

Wizz Air's Fleet Hits Two-Thirds A321neo Milestone

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United Cuts Newark Fares to ‘Cheapest Ever’ After Spring Hub Meltdowns United Airlines is offering deep summer fares out of Newark to win back passengers spooked by spring disruptions, including ATC failures and hub meltdowns. CEO Scott Kirby says flights will be the ‘cheapest ever’ as United seeks to recoup demand and offset a hit to its Q2 profit outlook.

2025-05-29T11:02:22.795532-07:00

United Cuts Newark Fares to ‘Cheapest Ever’ After Spring Hub Meltdowns

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Delta Faces 11 Lawsuits Over Runway Inversion of CRJ at Toronto Pearson Delta Air Lines is facing 11 separate lawsuits stemming from the Feb. 17 inverted landing of Flight DL4819, a Bombardier CRJ, at Toronto Pearson Airport. Though all 80 passengers and crew escaped unharmed, several plaintiffs cite injuries and trauma from the crash-landing on a freezing runway.

2025-05-29T09:26:32.051630-07:00

Delta Faces 11 Lawsuits Over Runway Inversion of CRJ at Toronto Pearson

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Ryanair CEO O’Leary Hits Share-Price Milestone Unlocking Over €100M Payout Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has met a pre-set share-price target, qualifying him for a potential €100 million reward under his remuneration plan. He previously told investors this level of compensation represented strong value compared with top footballers’ salaries.

2025-05-29T09:11:17.399769-07:00

Ryanair CEO O’Leary Hits Share-Price Milestone Unlocking Over €100M Payout

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American Airlines Adds TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID for AAdvantage® Members at Four Airports American Airlines has rolled out TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID for AAdvantage® members at Washington National, LaGuardia, Atlanta and Salt Lake City airports. The biometric facial-recognition system uses previously stored government documents to expedite security screening and reduce passenger delays.

2025-05-29T08:23:40.323854-07:00

American Airlines Adds TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID for AAdvantage® Members at Four Airports

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Condor files EU court challenge to Lufthansa–ITA Airways merger approval German leisure airline Condor filed a legal challenge at the EU’s General Court on May 21, seeking to annul the European Commission’s decision to approve the Lufthansa–ITA Airways merger. The move adds fresh legal uncertainty to the planned consolidation of two major European carriers.

2025-05-29T07:55:31.489335-07:00

Condor files EU court challenge to Lufthansa–ITA Airways merger approval

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British Airways Named for Underpaying Cabin Crew in National Minimum Wage Breach British Airways has been named on a government “name and shame” list after admitting it paid thousands of Heathrow-based cabin crew less than the legally required national minimum wage. The carrier is one of over 500 firms cited by the Department of Business and Trade for wage breaches.

2025-05-29T06:54:39.856606-07:00

British Airways Named for Underpaying Cabin Crew in National Minimum Wage Breach