Now charged with a felony, the passenger who sent the text said that he had been drinking, and that the message was poorly worded banter between co-workers.
Category: United Airlines
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Attention, Passengers: High Airfares May Be Here to Stay
The New York Times – Business:Ticket prices jumped after fuel costs spiked because of the war with Iran, but airlines say even an end to the conflict will not bring fares back down quickly.
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United’s C.E.O. Says It Should Cost More Not to Sit in the Middle Seat
The New York Times – Business:Scott Kirby of United Airlines said that “it’s expensive to fly airplanes” and that airfares may have further to rise.
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These New Travel Initiatives Could Slash Airport Wait Times
The New York Times – Travel:U.S. airlines and airports are experimenting with initiatives that screen passengers and their bags more efficiently in an effort to slash wait times.
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How Delta Steered Around Airline Industry Chaos
The New York Times – Business:The carrier has become the country’s most profitable by catering to affluent travelers, but it is facing stiffer competition from United.
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For Struggling JetBlue, Spirit’s Demise May Offer an Opportunity
The New York Times – Business:JetBlue Airways is adding flights at Spirit Airlines’ former home airport as it tries to turn a profit again.
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Tractor-Trailer and Light Post Damaged as Plane Lands at Newark Airport
The New York Times – Business:The tractor-trailer was on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday when it was damaged, the authorities said. Its driver had minor injuries and no one aboard the plane was hurt.
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Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines
The New York Times – Business:Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.
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United Airlines CEO, Rebuffed by American, Says He’s Skeptical of Other Deals
The New York Times – Business:The chief executive, Scott Kirby, said that buying a smaller airline might not be worth the effort.
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United Airlines Says It Pitched American on Merger but Was Rebuffed
The New York Times – Business:United’s chief acknowledged for the first time that he had broached the idea of a merger with American, which was unwilling to consider it.
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How Jet Fuel Shortages Could Affect Summer Travel to Europe and Beyond
The New York Times – Business:Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices. European vacations are looking a lot less affordable.