Airlines

Newark flight disruptions pile up as United Airlines blames FAA staffing, technology
United Airlines airplanes proceed to a runway at Newark Liberty International Airport on Feb. 20, 2025, in Newark, New Jersey. Gary Hershorn | Corbis News | Getty Images United Airlines passengers faced hourslong delays again Friday as air traffic controller staffing issues disrupted more flights at the carrier’s hub at Newark Liberty International Airport in […]
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American Airlines to debut new suites with sliding doors after delays
American Airlines seat for its new Flagship Suite seats TKTK American Airlines‘ new suites with sliding doors are set to start flying on some of its planes in June, a key part of its strategy to compete against more profitable rivals for high-spending customers. American first unveiled the new design in September 2022 and expected […]
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L3 Harris tapped to modify Qatari jet as potential new Air Force One after years of Boeing delays
First Lady Melania Trump laughs as she watches US President Donald Trump cut with a saber into a cake representation of the new Air Force One design during the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, on Jan. 20, 2025. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images The […]
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Airbus beats first-quarter forecasts, maintains targets
Employees work on a Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engine for an Airbus SE A330neo aircraft at the Safran SA plant in Colomiers, France, on March 25, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Europe’s Airbus posted stronger-than-expected revenues and core profit for the first quarter and reaffirmed targets for the year, while stressing it was too early to […]
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Dubai Airports CEO talks about prioritizing speed & tech upgrades
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Dubai International’s DXB has cemented its place as the busiest airport in the world. CEO Paul Griffiths talks about managing that traffic, and his outlook on cargo & passenger volume in light of trade and recession concerns. Source
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JetBlue to partner with another U.S. airline in the coming weeks, president says
JetBlue Airways ranked no. 1 in customer satisfaction for best in first and business class. Aaronp/bauer-griffin | Gc Images | Getty Images JetBlue Airways is getting ready to announce a partnership with another U.S. airline with a larger network in the coming weeks, the carrier’s president said Tuesday. One possibility: United Airlines. JetBlue’s leaders have […]
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United Airlines grows highest-end Polaris airport lounge by 50% in battle for wealthy customers
United Airlines Polaris lounge in Chicago United Airlines United Airlines‘ top-tier airport lounge reopened in Chicago on Tuesday, featuring a 50% larger space and Crate & Barrel furnishings as carriers’ battle for higher-spending customers becomes more crucial. The 25,000-square-foot-Polaris lounge is in Terminal 1 at United’s home hub, Chicago O’Hare International Airport. It has seating […]
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Indian airlines can’t fly over Pakistan. Here’s how that is affecting flights
Pakistan’s closure of its airspace to Indian airlines Thursday is forcing carriers to alter some routes that link India to Europe, North America, Central Asia and the Middle East. Indian carriers — including Air India, IndiGo, Akasa Air and SpiceJet — must now fly longer, and thus costlier, flights on some westbound routes. The detour […]
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Plane tickets are getting cheaper as domestic travel demand weakens
Is a recession brewing in row 33? Airline CEOs this month warned Wall Street that passengers’ appetite for domestic trips is coming in lighter than they had hoped when they set forecasts high at the start of 2025. On a series of earnings calls, they said the reasons range from President Donald Trump’s whipsawing tariff […]
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