A previous wave of U.S. airline consolidation left four airlines in control of more than three-quarters of the U.S. air travel market.
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American Airlines regional jet collides midair with helicopter, FAA says
Travelers wearing protective masks walk through Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Stefani Reynolds | Bloomberg | Getty Images An American Airlines regional jet collided with a helicopter near Reagan National Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. “Confirmed small aircraft down in Potomac River vicinity Reagan National […]
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Frontier Airlines proposes merging with fellow budget carrier Spirit — again
A Frontier Airlines plane near a Spirit Airlines plane at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on May 16, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Frontier Airlines said Wednesday it has again proposed merging with Spirit Airlines, which is in bankruptcy. Frontier and Spirit first announced a deal to merge in 2022, […]
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UK finance minister backs expansion of London’s Heathrow Airport to boost struggling economy
British Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft spotted flying on final approach over the roofs of the houses of Myrtle avenue for landing at London Heathrow Airport LHR in the UK. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves on Wednesday unveiled plans to deliver a shot in the arm for the country’s […]
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