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Niraj Chokshi
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Spirit to Put One-Third of Flight Attendants on Leave
The budget airline said it would furlough hundreds of employee as it waded through its second bankruptcy in a year.
United Airlines Says Newark Airport Problems Have Eased Greatly
The airline said fewer flights were delayed and more travelers were using the airport after air traffic control challenges and runway construction caused a crisis…
Boeing Workers in St. Louis Reject Tentative Contract
A five-week strike at plants that make military aircraft and equipment will continue after 3,200 union members voted down the proposed agreement.
Trump Administration Seeks Pilot Projects for Air Taxis
The projects would allow small electric or hybrid aircraft to carry passengers or cargo before federal regulators approve their commercial use.
Boeing and Union for 3,200 Striking Workers Reach New Proposed Deal
Workers who make military aircraft and equipment in the St. Louis area have been on strike since early August after rejecting an earlier agreement.
Why Frequent Flier Programs Have Become Essential to Many Airlines
The biggest U.S. airlines make billions of dollars from their loyalty programs and branded credit cards, which some analysts believe are now essential to the…
Boeing Plans to Hire Replacements for Striking Workers
About 3,200 workers at three St. Louis-area plants where Boeing makes military hardware have been on strike since Aug. 4.
Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy for 2nd Time in a Year
The troubled carrier last exited Chapter 11 in March. It said more could be done to stabilize the company with a second filing.
Why Were Air Canada Flight Attendants Striking? Boarding Pay Was a Central Issue
The strike, which ended on Tuesday, focused attention on why many airlines don’t start paying flight attendants until the plane doors are shut.
$800 for a Credit Card? Why Your Premium Cards Will Cost More.
Credit card companies and airlines are in a race for customers who spend the most money — and that is making it harder for many…