Transportation
Trump administration sued for ending union bargaining for TSA officers
Travellers process through a security checkpoint at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport before the Thanksgiving holiday in Seattle, Washington, U.S. November 24, 2021. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters Unions filed a lawsuit on Thursday seeking to block the Trump administration from ending collective bargaining for about 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers that staff checkpoints at U.S. airports and other […]
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Spirit Airlines, fresh from bankruptcy, is ready to take on the new Southwest, CEO says
Spirit Airlines is out of bankruptcy, hitting its target to emerge in the first quarter, after a crippling few years. CEO Ted Christie says the carrier is leaner and ready to take on competitors, including rival Southwest Airlines. Earlier this week, Southwest shocked customers by announcing it will start charging for checked bags for the […]
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Tesla bounces for second day after steepest drop since 2020
Tesla CEO Elon Musk looks on as US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as they stand next to a Tesla vehicle on the South Portico of the White House on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images Tesla shares rose for a second straight day in early […]
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Boeing plane prices could increase by millions with tariffs, says AerCap CEO
The price of a Boeing 787 plane could increase by $40 million in a worst case tariff scenario, AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly said. “In an absolute worst case scenario, say, a 25% increase across the board on tariffs, a tit-for-tat from both sides — a Boeing 787, the price will go up by $40 million,” […]
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NTSB calls for permanent helicopter flight restrictions around Washington airport after fatal collision
A Delta airline plane is towed into position to prepare for takeoff at Reagan National Airport after an American Airlines plane crashed on approach to the airport on Jan. 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. Tasos Katopodis | Getty Images The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday made an urgent call to permanently restrict helicopter flights in […]
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Southwest Airlines as we know it is over. Here’s what’s changing, from bag fees to basic economy
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX is pushed back from the gate at San Diego International Airport in San Diego, Aug. 24, 2024. Kevin Carter | Getty Images Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday what was once unthinkable: It will start charging customers to check their luggage. It’s a $300 million gamble. Last year, Southwest said its […]
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Airline CEOs warn domestic travel demand is slowing
A Delta Airlines and American Airlines plane are seen at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on July 1, 2023. Stefani Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Airlines are cutting their first-quarter profit and sales estimates, warning that a weaker economic backdrop is weighing on travel demand. Ahead of a JPMorgan industry conference, […]
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Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets
Baggage handlers load luggage onto a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on August 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images It’s happening: Southwest Airlines will start charging passengers to check bags for the first time. It’s a stunning reversal that shows the low-cost pioneer is […]
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Delta Air Lines slashes earnings outlook citing weaker U.S. demand, sending shares down
Delta Air Lines planes are seen parked at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on June 19, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Kent Nishimura | Getty Images Delta Air Lines cut its first-quarter revenue and profit forecasts, citing weaker consumer and corporate travel demand. Delta expects revenue in the quarter ending March 31 to rise no more than 5% […]
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Trump finds unexpected ally in auto union leader over tariffs
United Automobile Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain speaks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 19, 2024. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT — The head of the United Auto Workers has become an unexpected ally for President Donald Trump’s plans […]
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