Airlines and Airplanes – Page 12

Southwest Airlines Lays Out Changes and New Offerings

The move came after the hedge fund Elliott Management, which has more than 10 percent of the airline’s shares, called for cost containment and better profits.

By Niraj Chokshi

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Government Watchdog Calls F.A.A. Air Traffic Control Systems Critically Outdated

A report by the Government Accountability Office said that the agency’s heavy reliance on the systems could jeopardize the safety and efficiency of the nation’s airspace.

By Mark Walker

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Boeing to Begin Temporary Layoffs Because of Strike

The aerospace giant said it would temporarily lay off tens of thousands of employees to stem losses from a walkout by the machinists’ union.

By Niraj Chokshi

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Alaska Airlines Chief Plans More Routes After a Deal With Hawaiian

The airline’s chief executive, Ben Minicucci, said in an interview that closing its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines would allow it to expand, including on international routes.

By Niraj Chokshi

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