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Over 100 flights canceled, hundreds more delayed at OIA due to weather, ‘airspace constraints,’ officials say
Read full article: Over 100 flights canceled, hundreds more delayed at OIA due to weather, ‘airspace constraints,’ officials sayMultiple carriers had to cancel over 100 flights at Orlando International Airport on Sunday with hundreds more delayed.
‘They will arrest you:’ Dad, toddler removed from flight in Orlando
Read full article: ‘They will arrest you:’ Dad, toddler removed from flight in OrlandoA father and his 2-year-old daughter were removed from a Frontier Airlines flight traveling from Orlando, Florida, to Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, August 7, according to news reports.
JetBlue is buying Spirit for $3.8 billion after bidding war
Read full article: JetBlue is buying Spirit for $3.8 billion after bidding warJetBlue Airways is buying Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion in a deal that could increase competition at the top end of the U.S. airline industry while eliminating the largest discount airline for travelers on a tight budget.
Flight attendant who helped deliver baby on flight to Orlando shares experience
Read full article: Flight attendant who helped deliver baby on flight to Orlando shares experienceDiana Giraldo described herself as a calm and soft-spoken person and said that's how she reacted to a medical emergency when a passenger went into labor during a Frontier Airlines flight.
Frontier passengers in Orlando see delays as company announces merger with Spirit
Read full article: Frontier passengers in Orlando see delays as company announces merger with SpiritPatrick Paoletta was like many passengers at the Orlando International Airport — not happy to hear about the possible merger between Frontier and Spirit airlines.
Frontier Airlines will start requiring all passengers to wear face coverings
Read full article: Frontier Airlines will start requiring all passengers to wear face coveringsFrontier Airlines will soon require all passengers to wear a face-covering over their nose and mouth at the airline’s ticket counters, gate areas and onboard Frontier aircraft. Face coverings have been required for Frontier flight crews since April 13. “We want our passengers to feel comfortable when flying with us by protecting themselves and their fellow travelers as we all navigate the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Barry Biffle, CEO of Frontier Airlines. “Very young children, for whom a face covering is inadvisable, will be exempt from the policy,” the airline said. https://t.co/g6tejitwRe pic.twitter.com/hBZmizbDhR — Frontier Airlines (@FlyFrontier) April 27, 2020Officials said the fogging attacks virtually every surface in the passenger cabin.
DOT releases list of airlines to cancel flights the most
Read full article: DOT releases list of airlines to cancel flights the mostThe federal agency’s annual report breaks down which airlines most often cancel flights, lose bags and which is the most affordable. American leads the group with the most canceled flights at an average of 2.68%; Southwest was at 2.6% and United had 2.46%. Delta ranked as the best airline for the least amount of canceled flights at 0.68%. Delta was the most expensive airline with a ticket costing $390 on average, United’s average cost was $387 and American’s average was $370 a flight. As for the most affordable airline, Spirit came in at No.