Airlines
Record heat, crowds drive offseason boom in international travel
Airlines are extending flight schedules to maximize on lucrative international travel.
American Airlines brings grab-and-go lounge to New York’s JFK
American Airlines is opening a grab-and-go lounge at New York’s JFK
JetBlue to reduce Newark, LaGuardia footprint as it forges ahead in Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue is planning to cut some employee bases at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and tech bases at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
JetBlue bets big on Fort Lauderdale, from a new airport lounge to an international gateway
JetBlue faces heavy competition from Miami International Airport, an American Airlines stronghold.
5 takeaways from airline CEOs’ biggest annual gathering
Airline CEOs met in Rio de Janeiro at IATA, the International Air Transport Association’s annual meeting.
United CEO brushes off airline mergers after American rejection: ‘There’s nothing’
When asked about a wave of consolidation among airlines, Kirby said further combination opportunities look unlikely: “There’s nothing.”
Airlines find the grass isn’t always greener with new engines
Airline CEOs complained that engine makers aren’t making enough of their engines or that they’re reliable enough.
Boeing CEO says company met requirements to increase 737 Max production to 47 jets per month
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company has met FAA requirements to ramp up its production of 737 Max aircraft to 47 per month.
Spirit’s collapse, high fuel prices test limits of summer vacation spending
The unofficial start of the summer travel season on Memorial Day weekend will show just how much travelers want to fly and how much they’re willing to pay.
American Airlines picks SpaceX’s Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi on more than 500 planes
American Airlines said it will install SpaceX’s Starlink for inflight Wi-Fi on more than 500 of its airplanes.