JetBlue has announced that it will terminate its partnership with American Airlines in the Northeast following a court battle over the agreement. Instead, JetBlue will focus on salvaging its proposed acquisition of Spirit Airlines. The decision comes after a federal judge ruled against the JetBlue-American deal and urged the Justice Department to reconsider its opposition …
A plane soaring above Northamptonshire, England. Turbulence, an uncomfortable aspect of air travel, can range from mild bumpiness to serious aircraft damage and passenger injuries. Photo by Joe Giddens – Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty Images Flight turbulence can be an uncomfortable experience for travelers, varying from mild bumps to severe cases of …
CNN — Federal aviation officials have announced a new rule that mandates increased rest time for flight attendants between flights. This rule, recently approved by Congress and supported by U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, will require airlines to provide flight attendants with a 10-hour rest period between shifts instead of the current 9-hour rest period …
American and JetBlue flights prepare to take off at Los Angeles International Airport, Jan. 11, 2023. Carolyn Cole | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images JetBlue Airways stated on Wednesday that it will terminate its partnership with American Airlines in the northeastern U.S. following a federal judge’s order to end the agreement. JetBlue’s attention will …
Ahead of the fourth of July holiday weekend, travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on June 30, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, were faced with flight disruptions. Despite this, airline investors have remained unfazed. Between June 24 and July 2, U.S. airlines experienced delays in over 63,000 flights, accounting for 30% of their schedules. Additionally, over …
Editor’s Note: Subscribe to Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter, for the latest updates on destinations reopening, travel inspiration, aviation news, culinary highlights, accommodations, and other travel-related developments. CNN — Prior to the pandemic, Hong Kong welcomed approximately 56 million visitors annually. Now, after enduring some of the world’s strictest travel restrictions for over …
The surge in e-commerce demand, port congestion, and limited airline capacity due to the pandemic have led to a record increase in air freight rates just before Christmas 2021. This situation has also created a profitable opportunity for the aerospace industry, specifically in converting passenger planes into cargo carriers. Cirium, an aviation data firm, reported …
Washington — In the wake of numerous flight delays and cancellations leading up to the Fourth of July holiday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg addressed the issues and assured that steps are being taken to resolve them. Buttigieg acknowledged that recent severe weather in major travel hubs had “put enormous pressure on the system,” prompting United …
Planes are seen on the tarmac as passengers await their rescheduled flights at Newark International Airport in Newark, New Jersey on June 27, 2023. Kena Betancur | Getty Images News | Getty Images The CEO of United Airlines, Scott Kirby, expressed concerns about the airline’s ability to handle frequent congestion at its Newark, New Jersey …
Andrew Bret Wallis | DigitalVision | Getty Images Flight interruptions are anticipated due to various factors impacting air travel. According to the Transportation Security Administration, over 2.8 million travelers are expected to pass through airport security checkpoints on Friday, setting a new single-day record. The TSA is prepared for higher passenger volumes throughout the summer, …