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Spirit urges FAA to pin Chicago flight cuts on American and United

Spirit asked the FAA at a regulatory hearing to assign carrier-specific remedies for proposed flight reductions at Chicago O'Hare, arguing American Airlines and United Airlines — not Spirit — should shoulder the burden of any mandated cuts tied to overscheduling and congestion.

2026-03-09T14:43:49.273412-07:00

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United CEO Scott Kirby Draws Renewed Backlash Over Past Diversity Hiring Policies

2026-03-10T07:34:10.444090-07:00

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Airlines warn Iran-driven jet-fuel spike will dent Q1 results and push fares higher

2026-03-06T03:19:39.082077-08:00

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FAA proposes 2,800 daily summer operations cap at Chicago O'Hare; no agreement yet

2026-03-06T11:19:06.620344-08:00

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United CEO Scott Kirby Draws Renewed Backlash Over Past Diversity Hiring Policies United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is facing renewed online backlash after political commentators and social influencers resurfaced his past statements and diversity‑hiring policies, with MAGA‑aligned critics framing the issue as evidence of a perceived political shift. The controversy has re‑ignited public scrutiny of Kirby’s leadership.

2026-03-10T07:34:10.444090-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby Draws Renewed Backlash Over Past Diversity Hiring Policies

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Spirit urges FAA to pin Chicago flight cuts on American and United Spirit asked the FAA at a regulatory hearing to assign carrier-specific remedies for proposed flight reductions at Chicago O'Hare, arguing American Airlines and United Airlines — not Spirit — should shoulder the burden of any mandated cuts tied to overscheduling and congestion.

2026-03-09T14:43:49.273412-07:00

Spirit urges FAA to pin Chicago flight cuts on American and United

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United 737-800 Contacts Deicing Truck at Denver; Worker Hospitalized, Passengers Deplaned A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 at Denver International Airport made contact with a deicing truck prior to a scheduled flight to Nashville; an airport deicing worker was hospitalized and passengers were deplaned following the event. Airport and airline officials have not released further details about damage or investigation.

2026-03-06T16:58:07.112057-08:00

United 737-800 Contacts Deicing Truck at Denver; Worker Hospitalized, Passengers Deplaned

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FAA proposes 2,800 daily summer operations cap at Chicago O'Hare; no agreement yet The FAA is proposing to cap summer daily operations at Chicago O'Hare at 2,800 flights, a level similar to the airport's current peak activity. The agency says there is no agreement with carriers yet and will pursue further talks to address overscheduling and congestion risks.

2026-03-06T11:19:06.620344-08:00

FAA proposes 2,800 daily summer operations cap at Chicago O'Hare; no agreement yet

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Airlines warn Iran-driven jet-fuel spike will dent Q1 results and push fares higher Airline executives, led by United CEO Scott Kirby, say a sharp jet-fuel spike driven by the Iran conflict will materially reduce first-quarter profits and force fare increases, even as passenger demand remains strong. Jet fuel typically represents about 20% of airline operating costs, adding billions in expense.

2026-03-06T03:19:39.082077-08:00

Airlines warn Iran-driven jet-fuel spike will dent Q1 results and push fares higher

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Pratt & Whitney engine problems push United’s domestically configured 777‑200 fleet toward early retirement United’s domestically configured Boeing 777‑200s — unique, high‑capacity workhorses on peak routes for more than 30 years — are being grounded as recurring Pratt & Whitney engine failures and parts constraints send multiple airframes to desert storage. The move signals accelerated retirements and an impending capacity reshuffle on dense domestic services.

2026-03-05T03:55:18.089939-08:00

Pratt & Whitney engine problems push United’s domestically configured 777‑200 fleet toward early retirement

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United deploys first 737 MAX 8 to Guam; 10 MAX 8s to replace 737-800s United Airlines has deployed its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 to its Guam hub and plans to station 10 MAX 8s there as part of a local fleet renewal, replacing the carrier's older 737-800s and initiating short‑haul modernization across its South Pacific operations.

2026-03-04T15:02:07.413976-08:00

United deploys first 737 MAX 8 to Guam; 10 MAX 8s to replace 737-800s

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United evacuates all crew from Middle East amid escalating regional tensions United Airlines has evacuated all of its crew from the Middle East amid escalating regional tensions and recent military action, repositioning staff away from affected hubs. The carrier said the move follows airspace disruptions and safety concerns as operators reassess Gulf routings and basing.

2026-03-04T05:52:34.901376-08:00

United evacuates all crew from Middle East amid escalating regional tensions

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Spirit urges FAA to pin Chicago flight cuts on American and United

United CEO Scott Kirby Draws Renewed Backlash Over Past Diversity Hiring Policies

Airlines warn Iran-driven jet-fuel spike will dent Q1 results and push fares higher

FAA proposes 2,800 daily summer operations cap at Chicago O'Hare; no agreement yet

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