As he rejected the idea of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines, President Trump said someone, including possibly the federal government, should buy or help Spirit.
Category: Shutdowns (Institutional)
-
Trump Dismisses a Merger While Seeking Suitors for Spirit Airlines
The New York Times – Business: -
European Airlines Face Fuel Shortages Within Weeks
The New York Times – Business:If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights.
-
TSA Lines Are Shorter. The World Cup and a Lengthy Shutdown Could Change That.
The New York Times – Business:Security lines are shorter, but the shutdown continues and pay is unresolved. With the World Cup around the corner, T.S.A. agents are tempering their expectations.
-
T.S.A. Lines Appear to Be Getting Shorter as Workers Begin to Receive Paychecks
The New York Times – Business:The hourslong waits at airports appear to be easing after the president signed an order to pay Transportation Security Administration officers.
-
At Non-TSA Airports, Wait Times Are Minutes, Not Hours
The New York Times – Business:A handful of airports, including San Francisco and Kansas City International, participate in a program that lets them rely on private screeners instead of T.S.A. agents.
-
As Gas Prices Spike, California Is Hit Hardest
The New York Times – Business:A gallon has climbed to nearly $6 in the state, about $2 above the national average.
-
Delta Air Lines Says It Will Suspend Special Services for Congress Members
The New York Times – Business:Airport escorts and “red coat” assistance for lawmakers will be suspended, the airline said on Tuesday, citing the extended partial government shutdown.
-
Airport Security Lines Grow as TSA Goes Unpaid in Partial Shutdown
The New York Times – Business:“There’s going to be a breaking point sooner or later,” one union official warned, with travelers at some airports being told to arrive three hours ahead of time.
-
What to Know About Airport Security Lines During the Partial Government Shutdown
The New York Times – Business:Images of seemingly endless waits at security checkpoints have spread online, but the reality of the partial government shutdown is less straightforward.
-
Airline Stocks Tumble as Iran War Expands Across Middle East
The New York Times – Business:Higher fuel prices and lower demand for international flights are eating into airlines’ profits.