JetBlue Airways aircraft are pictured at departure gates at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Fred Prouser | Reuters JetBlue Airways announced plans to increase flight attendant pay in 2026 and received support from the cabin crews’ union for its acquisition of budget carrier Spirit Airlines. In November, flight attendants will receive a …
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, from United Airlines, taking off from Barcelona Airport in Barcelona on March 28, 2023. JanValls | Nurphoto | Getty Images United Airlines pilots recently ratified a new contract with substantial pay raises, with compensation increasing up to 40.2% over a four-year period. This agreement marks the last of the three largest U.S. …
A Boeing 777x is displayed during the International Paris Air Show at the ParisLe Bourget Airport, on June 20, 2023. Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt | AFP | Getty Images Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is optimistic about the recovery of travel demand, which he said is stronger than he expected. “Yes, it is resilient. It’s more …
Delta Air Lines Boeing 717-200 airplane as seen on the final approach landing at New York JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport, NYC, USA. NurPhoto / Contributor Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian announced that the airline will be making “modifications” to its loyalty program in the next few weeks, following customer backlash over the …
An uncaptioned image posted on the company’s website appears to show Starshield technology in orbit. SpaceX The Pentagon has awarded Elon Musk’s SpaceX its first confirmed contract for the Starshield network it’s developing, a military-specific version of the company’s Starlink satellite internet system, according to a statement released by the defense agency on Wednesday. A …
Blue Origin LLC, the space venture founded by Jeff Bezos, will undergo a leadership change. Current CEO Bob Smith will retire on December 4 and will be replaced by Dave Limp, a senior executive at Amazon.com Inc. Smith will remain with the company until January 2 to facilitate a smooth transition. Limp will join Blue …
Delta’s new SkyClub at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Leslie Josephs/CNBC Delta Air Lines is implementing changes to the way customers earn elite frequent flyer status, making it more challenging for many American Express cardholders to access the carrier’s airport lounges. This decision reflects the evolving landscape of luxury air travel. Effective …
An American Airlines 787 is loaded with cargo at Philadelphia International Airport. Leslie Josephs/CNBC Numerous companies are cautioning that soaring fuel costs and increased employee wages will impact their profits this quarter. Companies spanning from aerospace manufacturers to package delivery leader UPS are grappling with significant labor agreements. Furthermore, unions representing workers from the automotive …
An American Airlines plane takes off above Spirit Airlines planes and other aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on June 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images American Airlines and Spirit Airlines on Wednesday joined other carriers in cautioning about potential profit challenges during the busy summer quarter. American Airlines …
Model of a Pratt & Whitney GTF engine is displayed at the 54th International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 20, 2023. Benoit Tessier | Reuters RTX announced on Monday that it will face a $3 billion impact on its pretax results this quarter due to an engine manufacturing flaw, …