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How better airline technology could minimize flight disruptions
Updated algorithms & increased data sharing could improve flight reliability amid a fragile system, scientists say
01/15/2022 21:31 UTC
Multiple airlines ban alcohol consumption on planes amid pandemic
Certain airlines are restricting alcohol consumption out of concerns that passengers will spread the coronavirus
06/16/2020 23:14 UTC
American Airlines mechanics are threatening the “bloodiest, ugliest battle” in labor history
American Airlines merged with US Airways in 2013 to become the largest airline in the world
06/02/2019 09:00 UTC
As coronavirus fears soar, Europe moves to ban wasteful "ghost flights"
Empty flights notwithstanding, there will likely be a significant decrease in emissions from flying this year
03/13/2020 08:00 UTC
Sexual assault on airplanes is way too common, and #MeToo could change that
With the rise of #MeToo, passengers are finally telling their stories
01/23/2018 08:59 UTC
DOT wants to weaken its own power to penalize airlines over consumer complaints
Under Elaine Chao, the agency already is taking a more hands-off approach to complaints by air travelers
07/06/2020 11:30 UTC
Fear, uncertainty among travelers as some airlines ground planes following Ethiopian crash
Inconsistent groundings. Fears that Boeing was cutting corners. Is the public fear overblown?
03/11/2019 23:00 UTC
Top US airlines plan to cut thousands of workers when CARES Act ban on layoffs expires
Unions are urging Congress to extend relief, but airlines say they'll only accept bailouts with no restrictions
07/19/2020 12:00 UTC
"$7 billion taxpayer bailout": Sanders tells Buttigieg to hold Southwest's CEO accountable for greed
The Vermont senator blasted Southwest's "unacceptable" meltdown and demanded the Transportation Department step in
12/29/2022 16:28 UTC
Your guide to navigating confusing airline fees
05/22/2014 01:00 UTC
11,000 airline food service workers may go on strike this month
The potential labor stoppage follows months of failed bargaining
06/10/2019 23:00 UTC
A big bunny died during a transatlantic flight, and of course it was United Airlines
The breeder says the rabbit had seen a vet before boarding the plane and was "fit as a fiddle" before the flight
04/26/2017 18:59 UTC
Trump, right-wingers praise anti-vax Southwest pilots — who turn out to be imaginary
Ted Cruz tries to rewrite baseless claim about Southwest pilots — Trump claims they're protesting "rigged" election
10/12/2021 17:57 UTC
Southwest Airlines mechanics are worried the planes are falling apart
Mechanics say that Southwest is threatening them for reporting safety concerns; the airline covers its ears
02/22/2019 01:53 UTC
United pilots picket for better contract after American, Southwest counterparts authorize strikes
United pilots protested at airports across the U.S. on Friday to tell management that "enough is enough"
05/14/2023 14:00 UTC