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Aviation industry urges Congress for emergency air traffic control funding
An American Airlines Airbus A319 airplane takes off past the air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, January 11, 2023 Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images The U.S. aviation industry on Wednesday urged Congress to approve “robust emergency funding” for air traffic control technology and staffing. Three weeks […]
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JetBlue talking to ‘multiple airlines’ about a new partnership
A JetBlue plane takes off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Jan. 03, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images JetBlue Airways is talking with “multiple airlines” about a potential new partnership after federal judges struck down two previous deals, the carrier’s president said Wednesday. “If we find a deal that’s accretive, we’ll absolutely do it,” JetBlue’s president, Marty St. George, […]
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A bold plan for Dubai’s Al Maktoum International: Eight small airports within one
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths discusses how the emirate’s new airport will be built to cope with the huge growth in passengers without compromising on the customer experience. Source
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India’s aviation market could see 15% growth in next decade: Air India Express
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Aloke Singh, managing director of Air India Express, says India’s aviation industry is heavily leveraged to the country’s expansion and expects 14% to 15% growth in the sector if GDP grows as projected. Source
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Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of corporate jobs in ‘unprecedented’ move to cut costs
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 passenger plane taxis along the tarmac at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia on December 13, 2024. Daniel Slim | Afp | Getty Images Southwest Airlines said Monday that it is cutting about 15% of corporate jobs, or about 1,750 people, a move its CEO called […]
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Here’s a potential winner from the Trump tariffs: American tourists traveling abroad
A customer at a food market in Palma, Mallorca, Spain. Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg via Getty Images As economists ring alarm bells over the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy on consumers and the U.S. economy, there’s a group of Americans who may benefit: tourists traveling abroad. That’s due to the impact of tariffs on the […]
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Airbnb pops more than 10% after Q4 beat
CNBC’s Julia Boorstin joins ‘Closing Bell Overtime’ to talk Airbnb earnings. Source
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The 6 most annoying types of air travelers — and how to rethink interactions with them
Plane etiquette seems so simple — be spatially aware, don’t bother other passengers and follow the instructions of the air crew. But campaigns and crackdown efforts to quell disruptive behavior suggest it persists. At first glance, a new book — “How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes: Survival Guide for the Frequent Business Traveler” — seems […]
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Frontier Group CEO: Focus on loyalty and ‘premiumization’ has enabled us to exceed expectations
Barry Biffle, Frontier Group CEO, joins ‘The Exchange’ to discuss if the company’s efforts are helping to add premium offerings, the company’s offer to Spirit, and much more. Source
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DOT secretary says he spoke with Elon Musk on U.S. airspace reforms
An American Airlines plane takes off as a salvage barge with a crane is positioned near the crash site along the Potomac River after a passenger jet collided with a helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia, US, on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty […]
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