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Airline CEOs and Transportation Secretary Buttigieg fight over regulations even after election
Read full article: Airline CEOs and Transportation Secretary Buttigieg fight over regulations even after electionThe Biden administration is on its way out of power, but that's not ending the arguments between the administration and airlines that think they are being over-regulated.
California announces sustainable fuels partnership to curb emissions from planes
Read full article: California announces sustainable fuels partnership to curb emissions from planesCalifornia is partnering with a major airline trade group to increase the availability of sustainable aviation fuels in the state.
Close call at Nashville airport came after planes were directed to same runway, probe shows
Read full article: Close call at Nashville airport came after planes were directed to same runway, probe showsInvestigators say that air traffic controllers cleared one plane to take off after telling pilots of another plane to cross the same runway in Nashville last month.
Airlines say they're capping fares in the hurricane's path as Biden warns against price gouging
Read full article: Airlines say they're capping fares in the hurricane's path as Biden warns against price gougingPresident Joe Biden is warning airlines and other companies not to overcharge people who are trying to get out of the path of Hurricane Milton.
Southwest plans to cut flights in Atlanta while adding them elsewhere. Its unions are unhappy
Read full article: Southwest plans to cut flights in Atlanta while adding them elsewhere. Its unions are unhappySouthwest Airlines is planning to cut about one-third of its flights in Atlanta next year to save money, and employees affected by the change are furious.
Hedge fund Elliott Investment Management steps up pressure on Southwest Airlines' management
Read full article: Hedge fund Elliott Investment Management steps up pressure on Southwest Airlines' managementA hedge fund that's been urging Southwest Airlines to dump its CEO and chairman says it has acquired enough of the company's stock to call a special meeting of shareholders.
Alaska Air clears a big hurdle in its proposed merger with Hawaiian Airlines
Read full article: Alaska Air clears a big hurdle in its proposed merger with Hawaiian AirlinesAlaska Air is one step closer to acquiring Hawaiian Airlines after the U.S. Department of Justice chose not to challenge the $1.9 billion deal that the carriers say will create a company better able to serve travelers.
Technology's grip on modern life is pushing us down a dimly lit path of digital land mines
Read full article: Technology's grip on modern life is pushing us down a dimly lit path of digital land mines“Move fast and break things,” a high-tech mantra popularized 20 years ago by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, was supposed to be a rallying cry for game-changing innovation.
Safety regulators are investigating another low flight by a Southwest jet, this time in Florida
Read full article: Safety regulators are investigating another low flight by a Southwest jet, this time in FloridaFederal officials are investigating an incident in which a Southwest Airlines jet flew as low as 150 feet over water while it was still about 5 miles from its intended landing spot in Tampa, Florida.
Southwest Air adopts 'poison pill' as activist investor Elliott takes significant stake in company
Read full article: Southwest Air adopts 'poison pill' as activist investor Elliott takes significant stake in companySouthwest Airlines has adopted a ‘poison pill’ following activist investor Elliott Investment Management taking a significant stake in the company.
Southwest Airlines says a key measure of pricing power will be weaker than expected in 2Q
Read full article: Southwest Airlines says a key measure of pricing power will be weaker than expected in 2QSouthwest Airlines says a key revenue ratio will be weaker than expected in the second quarter because of changes in how consumers book travel.
A Southwest Airlines plane that did a 'Dutch roll' suffered structural damage, investigators say
Read full article: A Southwest Airlines plane that did a 'Dutch roll' suffered structural damage, investigators sayInvestigators say a Southwest Airlines plane suffered damage to parts of the structure after it went into a “Dutch roll” during a flight last month.
U.S. regulators are investigating an unusual 'Dutch roll' of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max
Read full article: U.S. regulators are investigating an unusual 'Dutch roll' of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MaxFederal officials are investigating an unusual rolling motion during the flight of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max.
Southwest Airlines CEO says he won't resign. A hedge fund is trying to get him fired
Read full article: Southwest Airlines CEO says he won't resign. A hedge fund is trying to get him firedThe CEO of Southwest Airlines says he is not resigning in the face of pressure from a hedge fund that wants him fired.
An investment firm has taken a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and wants to oust the CEO
Read full article: An investment firm has taken a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and wants to oust the CEOActivist shareholder Elliott Investment Management has taken a $1.9 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and wants to get rid of the CEO.
Airline lawyers spared religious liberty training in case about flight attendant's abortion views
Read full article: Airline lawyers spared religious liberty training in case about flight attendant's abortion viewsA judge's order that three attorneys for Southwest Airlines get religious liberty training has been put on hold by a federal appeals court.
NTSB says an air traffic controller's faulty assumption led to a close call between planes in Texas
Read full article: NTSB says an air traffic controller's faulty assumption led to a close call between planes in TexasFederal investigators say an air traffic’s controller’s faulty assumption nearly caused a runway collision at a Texas airport last year.
Southwest Airlines is back in court over firing of flight attendant with anti-abortion views
Read full article: Southwest Airlines is back in court over firing of flight attendant with anti-abortion viewsSouthwest Airlines has gone back to federal court in hopes of reversing an $800,000 award to a flight attendant who says she was fired for her anti-abortion views.
Southwest Airlines flight attendants ratify a contract that will raise pay about 33% over 4 years
Read full article: Southwest Airlines flight attendants ratify a contract that will raise pay about 33% over 4 yearsSouthwest Airlines flight attendants have ratified a new contract that will boost their pay by about one-third over four years.
FAA is investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that came close to the tower at LaGuardia Airport
Read full article: FAA is investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that came close to the tower at LaGuardia AirportFederal officials are investigating whether a Southwest Airlines flight veered off course and flew over the air traffic control tower at LaGuardia Airport last month.
Southwest plans to reduce capacity, reevaluate 2024 financial outlook on delivery delays from Boeing
Read full article: Southwest plans to reduce capacity, reevaluate 2024 financial outlook on delivery delays from BoeingShares of Southwest are plunging as the airline said that it plans to reduce capacity and reevaluate its full-year financial outlook because of fewer expected aircraft deliveries from its supplier, Boeing.
Orlando’s airport back on track after weekend mess, but what about the rest of spring break?
Read full article: Orlando’s airport back on track after weekend mess, but what about the rest of spring break?Spring Break crowds, bad weather and crowded skies all combined this past weekend to produce a major travel mess at the Orlando International Airport.
JetBlue shares soar as activist investor Carl Icahn takes a stake in the airline
Read full article: JetBlue shares soar as activist investor Carl Icahn takes a stake in the airlineShares of JetBlue are up more than 18% in Tuesday afternoon trading as activist investor Carl Icahn took an almost 10% stake in the airline.
Facing scrutiny over quality control, Boeing withdraws request for safety exemption
Read full article: Facing scrutiny over quality control, Boeing withdraws request for safety exemptionBoeing says it is withdrawing a request for a safety exemption needed to certify a new model of its 737 Max airliner.
Holiday travel is mostly nice, but with some naughty disruptions again on Southwest Airlines
Read full article: Holiday travel is mostly nice, but with some naughty disruptions again on Southwest AirlinesConditions have been mostly nice for travelers flying ahead of and on Christmas Day, but some naughty disruptions plagued those flying with Southwest Airlines again this year.
Most common destinations in US for people leaving from Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Most common destinations in US for people leaving from Orlando International AirportStacker compiled a list of the most common domestic flights from Orlando International using data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Southwest Airlines, pilots union reach tentative labor deal
Read full article: Southwest Airlines, pilots union reach tentative labor dealSouthwest Airlines and its pilots reached a tentative labor agreement after three-and-a-half years of negotiations, the last of the four major airlines to reach a deal with pilots.
Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement over holiday flight-canceling meltdown last year
Read full article: Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement over holiday flight-canceling meltdown last yearSouthwest Airlines is paying $140 million to settle a government investigation over a meltdown last holiday season that led to thousands of canceled flights.
US proposes replacing engine-housing parts on Boeing jets like one involved in passenger's death
Read full article: US proposes replacing engine-housing parts on Boeing jets like one involved in passenger's deathFive years after a fatal accident, federal officials are proposing modifications and additional inspections to the engine housing of nearly 2,000 Boeing jets in the U.S. The proposal by the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday largely follows recommendations that Boeing made to airlines in July.
Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines reject a contract their union negotiated with the airline
Read full article: Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines reject a contract their union negotiated with the airlineFlight attendants at Southwest Airlines are saying no to a contract offer hammered out by their union and the airline.
Southwest is limiting a service that lets passengers buy a better spot in the boarding line
Read full article: Southwest is limiting a service that lets passengers buy a better spot in the boarding lineSouthwest is limiting a popular service that lets passengers jump ahead in the airline's unusual boarding system to get a better chance of scoring a good seat.
Court watchdog files complaint against a judge who ordered 'religious-liberty training' for lawyers
Read full article: Court watchdog files complaint against a judge who ordered 'religious-liberty training' for lawyersA court watchdog has filed a complaint against the federal judge who ordered “religious-liberty training” for a trio of Southwest Airlines lawyers.
Legal experts question judge's order telling Southwest lawyers to get religious-liberty training
Read full article: Legal experts question judge's order telling Southwest lawyers to get religious-liberty trainingA judge's order requiring “religious-liberty training” by a conservative Christian group is stirring debate among legal scholars.
Judge rules that Southwest failed to follow his order in a flight attendant’s free-speech case
Read full article: Judge rules that Southwest failed to follow his order in a flight attendant’s free-speech caseA federal judge is heaping sanctions on Southwest Airlines for, he says, failing to follow his orders in a case involving a fired flight attendant's free-speech rights.
Rain-soaked documents not covered by airline’s ‘Contract of Carriage’ baggage policy. So News 6 steps in
Read full article: Rain-soaked documents not covered by airline’s ‘Contract of Carriage’ baggage policy. So News 6 steps inA central Florida businessman was able to collect full compensation for damaged business brochures after News 6 worked with staff at Southwest Airlines to get results.
Hackers steal personal information on thousands of pilot applicants at American and Southwest
Read full article: Hackers steal personal information on thousands of pilot applicants at American and SouthwestHackers gained personal information about thousands of people who applied to become pilots at American and Southwest airlines.
2 planes aborted landings in San Francisco when a Southwest jet taxied across their runways
Read full article: 2 planes aborted landings in San Francisco when a Southwest jet taxied across their runwaysTwo airliners aborted their landings at San Francisco International Airport last week after pilots spotted a Southwest Airlines jet taxiing across the runways on which they were going to land.
Expect big crowds for the summer travel season -- and big prices, too
Read full article: Expect big crowds for the summer travel season -- and big prices, tooThe unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks on pricey airfares and hotel rooms.
Dead armadillo on runway causes delayed flights at OIA, officials say
Read full article: Dead armadillo on runway causes delayed flights at OIA, officials sayA dead armadillo on a runway at Orlando International Airport caused a number of delayed flights Wednesday morning, transportation officials said.
After weak start to year, airlines expect profitable summer
Read full article: After weak start to year, airlines expect profitable summerMost U.S. airlines lost money in the first quarter, traditionally the weakest time of year for travel, but they are all eagerly looking ahead to a summer of full planes and high fares.
Southwest CEO's compensation soars despite December debacle
Read full article: Southwest CEO's compensation soars despite December debacleThe CEO of Southwest Airlines is seeing his compensation nearly double after getting promoted to the top job, with the airline's directors looking past a meltdown over the Christmas holiday.
Should U.S. airlines pay passengers for delays like the EU?
Read full article: Should U.S. airlines pay passengers for delays like the EU?The Flight Compensation Regulation in the European Union requires airlines to compensate passengers an amount from 250 to 600 euros for cancellations or delays of at least two hours.
Florida flight returns to Cuba after bird strike causes engine fire
Read full article: Florida flight returns to Cuba after bird strike causes engine fireA flight to Florida from Cuba was forced to turn back Sunday after it struck birds that caused an engine to catch fire and filled the cabin with smoke.
US investigating December flight cancellations at Southwest
Read full article: US investigating December flight cancellations at SouthwestThe federal government is investigating whether Southwest Airlines knowingly scheduling more flights than it could handle in December, when it ended up canceling nearly 17,000 flights.
Southwest pilots, other workers to get bonus pay for working during holiday meltdown
Read full article: Southwest pilots, other workers to get bonus pay for working during holiday meltdownSouthwest Airlines is giving its pilots an estimated $45 million in “bonus pay” for working during the company’s holiday meltdown.
Southwest promises changes after holiday travel chaos. Here’s the plan
Read full article: Southwest promises changes after holiday travel chaos. Here’s the planAfter cancelations and delays over the holidays, Southwest Airlines is promising its customers changes to avoid the same issues in the future.
Southwest starts on reputation repair after cancellations
Read full article: Southwest starts on reputation repair after cancellationsWith its flights running on a roughly normal schedule, Southwest Airlines is now turning its attention to repairing its damaged reputation after it canceled 15,000 flights around Christmas and left holiday travelers stranded.
At Southwest Airlines, a day of calm after a week of chaos
Read full article: At Southwest Airlines, a day of calm after a week of chaosSouthwest Airlines is returning to a relatively normal flight schedule as the focus shifts to making things right with what could be well more than a million passengers who missed family connections or flights home during the holidays, and many of whom are still missing luggage.
Southwest Airlines flight cancellations continue to snowball
Read full article: Southwest Airlines flight cancellations continue to snowballFamilies hoping to catch a Southwest Airlines flight after days of cancellations, missing luggage and missed family connections are suffering through another wave of scrubbed flights.
USDOT to investigate Southwest Airlines after nationwide cancellations
Read full article: USDOT to investigate Southwest Airlines after nationwide cancellationsThe U.S. Department of Transportation announced that it would examine Southwest Airlines after the company canceled more than 60% of its flights nationwide.
Southwest Airlines attendants picket for better pay at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Southwest Airlines attendants picket for better pay at Orlando International AirportAttendants with Southwest Airlines will be picketing at Orlando International Airport, demanding better pay and improved work quality.
‘Quit sending naked pictures:’ Pilot threatens to return to gate due to air-dropped photo
Read full article: ‘Quit sending naked pictures:’ Pilot threatens to return to gate due to air-dropped photoA passenger on the Aug. 24 flight said someone was using Apple’s air-drop service to send the image of a naked man to other passengers.
Whistleblowers hit Southwest, FAA for lax safety practices
Read full article: Whistleblowers hit Southwest, FAA for lax safety practicesFederal officials say Southwest Airlines and its pilots union have resisted some investigations into accidents and other incidents, and have pushed to close the matters quickly.
More than 300 flights canceled during day of severe weather in Orlando; passengers left frustrated, stranded
Read full article: More than 300 flights canceled during day of severe weather in Orlando; passengers left frustrated, strandedOn Saturday, long lines at Southwest could be seen wrapping around to the lobby, with some passengers saying they’ve been in line for more than four hours.
OIA experiences wave of canceled, delayed flights due to Florida storms
Read full article: OIA experiences wave of canceled, delayed flights due to Florida stormsSeveral flights flying into Orlando International Airport were canceled or delayed Thursday evening due to Florida storms, according to Southwest Airlines.
Sanford man’s lawsuit aims to allow 4-year-old son to fly without a mask. Here’s why
Read full article: Sanford man’s lawsuit aims to allow 4-year-old son to fly without a mask. Here’s whyAn emergency injunction hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in a Massachusetts federal court to address a lawsuit filed by a Sanford man alleging the federal mask mandate discriminates against him and his son.
Here’s why airlines are sounding the alarm over 5G service
Read full article: Here’s why airlines are sounding the alarm over 5G serviceThe airline industry is raising the stakes in a showdown with AT&T and Verizon over plans to launch new 5G wireless service this week, warning that thousands of flights could be grounded or delayed if the rollout takes place near major airports.
Biden says deal with telecoms avoids flight disruptions
Read full article: Biden says deal with telecoms avoids flight disruptionsTelecom giants AT&T and Verizon have agreed to postpone the launch of a new slice of 5G wireless service after airlines and aviation groups complained that the networks can interfere with systems on board planes.
After a rough year for travel, Orlando International Airport handles holidays crowds smoothly
Read full article: After a rough year for travel, Orlando International Airport handles holidays crowds smoothlyMCO said nearly 135,000 passengers will pass through just on Tuesday, more than in 2019, which was a record-setting year.