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American Airlines offers pilots nearly 17% raises in new contract proposal
Pilots talk as they look at the tail of an American Airlines aircraft. Mike Stone | Reuters American Airlines CEO Robert Isom on Thursday said the carrier has offered its pilots pay raises totaling nearly 17% under a new contract, according to an internal video seen by CNBC. The latest proposal to the pilots’ union, […]
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Delta offers free flight changes over July Fourth weekend ahead of possible ‘operational challenges’
An Airbus A330-323 aircraft, operated by Delta Air Lines. Benoit Tessier | Reuters Delta Air Lines is allowing travelers to change their tickets for free during the busy Fourth of July weekend, allowing fliers to avoid paying a fare difference and skip the airport during a “potentially challenging” few days. The unusual offer, normally extended […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nike, Las Vegas Sands, Boston Beer and more
Disney store is seen in Times Square, New York City. Nick Pfosi | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Nike — Shares of Nike fell more than 5% even after the sportswear company topped Wall Street’s earnings and sales expectations for the fiscal fourth-quarter. The company said it anticipates flat to […]
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Airlines, FAA spar over flight delays as crucial Fourth of July weekend approaches
Travelers wait to board a plane at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, on April 22, 2022. Daniel Slim | AFP | Getty Images Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration are pointing the finger at each other over a rising rate of flight cancellations and delays, just as millions prepare for a July 4th travel […]
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United Airlines pilots to get raises of more than 14%, 8 weeks of maternity leave in new contract
Boeing 777ER United Airlines. Aircraft to Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport. Massimo Insabato | Mondadori Portfolio | Getty Images The union representing United Airlines pilots has approved a tentative deal that would give the aviators pay raises of more than 14%, making it the first major U.S. carrier to reach a deal since the start […]
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American Airlines to stop flying to four small cities, citing pilot shortage
American Airlines Embraer ERJ-145 regional jet aircraft as seen on final approach landing at New York JFK international airport in NY, on February 13, 2020. Nicolas Economou | Nurphoto | Getty Images American Airlines plans to drop service to four U.S. cities in September, including Dubuque, Iowa, which will lose scheduled commercial air service altogether. […]
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Inflation and recession fears are squeezing some industries more than others
A woman pushes a shopping cart through the grocery aisle at Target in Annapolis, Maryland, on May 16, 2022, as Americans brace for summer sticker shock as inflation continues to grow. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images People still appear willing to shell out to travel, go to the movies and have a drink […]
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Buttigieg urges airline CEOs to ensure carriers fly reliably this summer after waves of disruptions
Passengers line up at John F. Kennedy International Airport after airlines announced numerous flights were canceled during the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant on Christmas Eve in Queens, New York, December 24, 2021. Dieu-Nalio Chery | Reuters Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urged airline CEOs on Thursday to ensure they can fly their schedules reliably […]
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Airline stocks tumble as economic concerns overshadow travel surge
An American Eagle aircraft taxis as a Southwest Airlines aircraft lands at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, January 24, 2022. Joshua Roberts | Reuters Packed planes. Sky-high airfare. An end to Covid testing for international arrivals. So much is going in airlines’ favor these days — except their share prices. The sector’s latest drop […]
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American Airlines CEO vows to improve pilot pay as wages at other carriers rise
FILE – American Airlines President Robert Isom speaks at a news conference about the company’s new partnership with Alaska Airlines, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Seattle. American Airlines CEO Doug Parker will retire next March and be replaced by the airline’s current president, Robert Isom. Elaine Thompson | AP American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said […]
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