Airlines
Trump tells Walmart to ‘eat the tariffs’ after retailer warned it will raise prices
People shop at a Walmart in Rosemead, California, on April 11, 2025. Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty Images President Donald Trump blasted Walmart on Saturday after the country’s largest retailer warned this week that it will have to raise prices because of tariffs. “Walmart should STOP trying to blame Tariffs as the reason […]
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Boeing would avoid guilty plea, prosecution over 737 Max crashes in possible DOJ deal
A grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport. Eric Thayer | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Justice Department isn’t planning to prosecute Boeing in a case tied to two crashes of the aerospace giant’s 737 Max, a person familiar with the matter said, a tentative agreement that would allow the plane-maker […]
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Former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz: Air traffic problems have been decades in the making
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Former United Airlines chairman and CEO Oscar Munoz joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the failures in the air traffic control systems plaguing various U.S. airports, modernizing the outdated system, whether it’s safe to fly in the U.S. right now, and more. Source
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Boeing strikes ‘largest-ever’ 787 jet order with Qatar Airways, White House says
U.S. President Donald Trump, Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg attend a signing ceremony in Doha, Qatar, May 14, 2025. Brian Snyder | Reuters Boeing and GE Aerospace secured a $96 billion agreement to sell Qatar Airways up to 210 aircraft, the White House said Wednesday. The deal for […]
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Spirit Airlines introduces extra legroom seats, other perks, in push for premium
A Spirit Airlines aircraft undergoes operations in preparation for departure at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 12, 2024. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Spirit Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will offer new premium options for its travelers, including an extra-legroom seating option and a two free checked bags policy for […]
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Watch CNBC’s full interview with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the ongoing delays and air traffic control outages at Newark airport, the launch of a Newark airport emergency task force, whether it’s safe to fly in the U.S., the race to find air […]
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Transportation Secretary Duffy: Air traffic control systems should’ve been updated a long time ago
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the ongoing delays and air traffic control outages at Newark airport, the launch of a Newark airport emergency task force, whether it’s safe to fly in the U.S., the race to find air […]
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FAA launches Newark airport task force with Verizon, L3Harris executives
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks to reporters during a news conference on Newark Liberty International Airport at the Department of Transportation Headquarters on May 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images The Trump administration on Monday announced the creation of an emergency task force comprised of executive experts from Verizon, L3Harris […]
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Trump hails Qatar’s ‘nice gesture’ of Air Force One replacement, blaming Boeing delays
U.S. Air Force One upon arrival at the at Fiumicino Airport on April 25, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Marco Mantovani | Getty Images News | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Monday said Qatar had made a “very nice gesture” in offering the U.S. a 747 jet to act as Air Force One, blaming the […]
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FAA weighs reducing Newark flights after hundreds of disruptions
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email CNBC’s Phil LeBeau joins ‘Squawk Box’ with the latest developments on the mounting air traffic control problems at Newark Liberty International Airport. Source
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