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Parts of central US hit by severe storms, while tornadoes strike in Kansas and Iowa
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Strong storms caused damage in parts of the middle U.S. Tuesday and spawned tornadoes in Kansas and Iowa, including one that left two people hurt. An EF-1 tornado touched down shortly after 6 a.m. near the northeastern Kansas town of Richland, the National Weather...
US airlines ask the Biden administration not to approve additional flights between the US and China
WASHINGTON (AP) — Large U.S. airlines and some of their unions are asking the Biden administration to stop approving any more flights between the United States and China because of what they call “anti-competitive” policies that China imposes on U.S. carriers. The airlines and...
Delta Air Lines posts a narrow Q1 profit and says travel demand remains strong despite flight scares
Delta Air Lines eked out a narrow first-quarter profit and said Wednesday that demand for travel is strong heading into the summer vacation season, with travelers seemingly unfazed by recent incidents in the industry that ranged from a panel blowing off a jetliner in flight to a tire falling off...
Major airlines want to hear how Boeing plans to fix problems in the manufacturing of its planes
The heads of leading U.S. airlines want to meet with Boeing and hear the aircraft manufacturer’s strategy for fixing quality-control problems that have gained attention since a panel blew out of an Alaska Airlines jetliner in January, people familiar with the situation said Thursday. ...
JetBlue will drop some cities and reduce LA flights to focus on more profitable routes
JetBlue Airways will end service at several cities and reduce flying out of Los Angeles in a move to retrench and focus on stronger markets after years of losing money. The changes will also help the airline cope with the grounding of some of its planes for inspections of their Pratt...
David Harris, the first Black pilot hired by a major U.S. airline, has died at 89
DALLAS (AP) — David E. Harris, who flew bombers for the U.S. military and broke barriers in 1964 when he became the first Black pilot hired at a major U.S. airline, has died. He was 89. Harris' family said he died March 8 in Marietta, Georgia. No cause was given. ...
Southwest Airlines, Asana fall; Oracle, 3M rise, Tuesday, 3/12/2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Tuesday: Oracle Corp., up $13.41 to $127.54. The software maker beat analysts' fiscal third-quarter profit forecasts. Archer Daniels Midland Co., up $2.16 to $57.07. ...
Delta Airlines is hiking checked-baggage fees 17% following similar moves by United and American
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In case you needed yet another incentive to cram all your travel items into a carry-on, Delta Airlines just boosted the cost of your first checked bag by 17%. The increase adds $5 to the previous, and not-exactly-insignificant, $30 fee for domestic flights. ...
JetBlue and Spirit are ending their $3.8 billion merger plan after a federal judge blocked the deal
JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines are ending their proposed $3.8 billion merger weeks after a federal judge blocked the deal, saying it would hurt consumers who depend on Spirit's lower fares. JetBlue said Monday that even though both companies still believe in the deal, they were...
American Airlines to buy 260 new planes from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to meet growing demand
DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines announced a massive order for new planes on Monday, splitting 260 new aircraft between Boeing, Airbus and Embraer in a move designed to meet growing travel demand and increase the airline's supply of premium seats. American said it placed options for...
