Boeing Loses $355 Million in Latest Quarter: The manufacturer has had to slow production of its popular 737 Max planes after a hole blew open on a jet during an ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/business/boeing-first-quarter-earnings.html
Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
Spirit, Boeing enter into memorandum of agreement to improve aero supplier's issues
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/spirit-boeing-enter-into-memorandum-agreement-improve-aero-suppliers-issues-2024-04-23/
JetBlue’s stock sank as much as 19% on Tuesday after the airline cut its annual revenue forecast.
It's another setback in the company's attempts to get back ... Show more finance.yahoo.com/news/jetblue-stock-plunges-as-much-as-19-as-profitability-goal-hits-setback-163926047.html
Mysterious liquid leaks down aisle from bathroom on Spirit flight traveling to NJ
nypost.com/2024/04/24/us-news/liquid-leaks-down-aisle-from-bathroom-on-spirit-flight-to-nj/
Alaska Air Group Earnings Preview: Look Past An Ugly Quarter: Alaska Air Group projects flattish growth with Q1 revenues at $2.2B & loss of $1.05 per share ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4683992-alaska-air-group-earnings-preview-look-past-an-ugly-quarter
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Reclining Your Airplane Seat: Right Or Privilege?: Seat recline on planes is a controversial topic, especially with seats constantly shrinking ...
onemileatatime.com/guides/reclining-airplane-seat/
US consumers sue to stop Alaska Air, Hawaiian Airlines merger: Alaska Air has been hit with a U.S. consumer lawsuit alleging that the carrier’s proposed $1 ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-consumers-sue-stop-alaska-air-hawaiian-airlines-merger-2024-04-16/
Quick Glance: US consumers file lawsuit to halt Alaska Air and Hawaiian Airlines merger
- A group of eight airline passengers from Hawaii, California, and other states filed a lawsuit against Alaska Air to halt the proposed $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines.
- The passengers claim that the merger will result in higher prices, job layoffs, and fewer flights, violating antitrust laws.
- The Justice Department is reviewing the merger, with the airlines cooperating and expecting to continue doing so.
- In other similar cases, the Justice Department and American Airlines have already taken legal actions to block or reverse mergers in the aviation sector.
Airline pulls out of Teesside Airport as route is scrappedwww.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/loganair-pulls-out-teesside-airport-29052751
Traveler flies every single US airline in a week to see which one is the best: Eric Decker, better known by his digital name Airrack, uses his online presence to ...
nypost.com/2024/04/19/lifestyle/youtuber-airrack-flies-on-everysingle-airline-in-america/
Spirit Airlines furloughs 260 pilots to save money: Spirit Airlines said on Monday it has reached a deal with Airbus to delay all aircraft deliveries scheduled ...
cnn.com/2024/04/08/business/spirit-airlines-furloughs/
Ex-JetBlue (JBLU) CEO Robin Hayes to Lead Airbus (AIR FP) North America Unit: Airbus SE hired Robin Hayes, the former chief executive officer of JetBlue Airways ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/airbus-hires-former-jetblue-ceo-hayes-to-lead-north-america-unit
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Editorial: O’Hare’s boosters are finally realizing that the airlines are, in fact, the clients
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/editorial-ohares-boosters-are-finally-realizing-that-the-airlines-are-in-fact-the-clients/
Fashion that doesn’t fly: The turbulent issue of airline dress code policies: Airline passengers are hitting headlines by saying they’ve been denied boarding on ...
cnn.com/travel/airline-dress-code-policies-controversy/
Boeing supplier says it used Vaseline, talcum powder on door seal: "This is actually an innovative approach to solving for an efficient shop aid ...
businessinsider.com/boeing-supplier-vaseline-talcum-powder-cornstarch-dish-soap-lubricant-plane-2024-4
The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a new round of interviews as part of their probe into the midair blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing ... Show more www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/ntsb-conducting-new-interviews-with-boeing-737-max-9-door-plug-probe-2024-04-10/
Quick Glance: NTSB's Investigation Update on Boeing 737 MAX 9 Door Plug Incident
- The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a new round of interviews with Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration this week as part of its probe into the in-flight emergency on the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 in January.
- NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy revealed that investigators were back at the 737 plant in Renton, Washington, this week for more interviews.
- Boeing has declined to comment on the interviews, stating that required documents detailing the removal of the door plug in the Alaska Airlines plane were never created.
- The NTSB plans to hold a public investigative hearing regarding the Alaska Airlines incident in August, which will include testimony from employees at Boeing, fuselage manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems, and others like Alaska Airlines.
Spirit Airlines unveils its ‘next chapter:’ A sprawling headquarters campus in Dania Pointe
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/spirit-airlines-unveils-its-next-chapter-a-sprawling-headquarters-campus-in-dania-pointe/
Spirit Airlines shows improvements, but still finishes last in travel industry customer satisfaction study
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/24/spirit-airlines-shows-improvements-but-still-finishes-last-in-travel-industry-customer-satisfaction-study/
Oakland International Airport to add San Francisco Bay to name — legal war looms: Officials have voted to combine Oakland International Airport with the name San ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/11/oakland-airport-san-francisco-bay-name-travel-economy-court-airline/
Spirit Airlines flier was 'cussing, growling' at passengers before she was dragged off flight during viral meltdown
nypost.com/2024/04/10/us-news/spirit-airlines-passenger-was-cussing-growling-on-flight-before-she-was-dragged-off-for-viral-meltdown/
Quick Glance: Woman on Spirit Airlines Flight Cursed and Growled Before Viral Meltdown
- Lonnieka Dillard was arrested by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police on March 23 for her strange behavior aboard the California-bound flight.
- As the plane prepared to take off, Dillard had reportedly been 'cussing and growling at other passengers.'
- Several officers were involved in removing Dillard from the plane after she refused to deboard.
- Dillard was booked for her onboard antics and charged with violating airport rules, set to appear in Clark County Justice Court on May 29.
Boeing’s long fall, and how it might recover: The intense backlash against Boeing after the near catastrophe aboard an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January wasn’t ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/14/boeings-long-fall-and-how-it-might-recover/
Spirit Airlines worker on 'power trip' caught on video hurling the F-word at a passenger
nypost.com/2024/04/12/us-news/spirit-worker-on-power-trip-caught-on-video-hurling-the-f-word-at-a-passenger/
GROUNDED: Spirit Airlines employee caught on camera cursing out customer in middle of the airport before boarding the plane.
Spirit just made an announcement that signals more bad news: The airline has been struggling after a series of unprofitable quarters.
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JetBlue Improves Inflight Entertainment Personalization: Blueprint by JetBlue is the carrier's new inflight entertainment personalization platform ...
onemileatatime.com/news/jetblue-inflight-entertainment-personalization/
U.S. government’s charter flights out of Haiti to end soon: U.S. government will soon end charter flights for U.S. citizens seeking to escape violence in Haiti ...
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article287447685.html
Southwest is no longer a top three airline by market cap (here is who is): The Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has been growing in market cap and catching ...
kentucky.com/news/business/article287631440.html
Oakland airport name change will boost Bay Area economy: Some say the name change will confuse travelers. But the proposed name actually does the opposite: It ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/oakland-airport-name-oak-19394622.php
Receitas auxiliares em foco para as companhias aéreas: Os avanços digitais ajudam as companhias aéreas a capitalizar as escolhas de lugares ...
aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/ancillary-revenue-focus-airlines
I will always choose an airport that has this key thing: Veronika Bondarenko writes about her predilection for LaGuardia Airport.
thestreet.com/travel/why-are-airports-so-far-from-the-city
Os editores da Aviation Week Network debatem a evolução das companhias aéreas à medida que os passageiros se concentram em serviços e marcas de qualidade ... Show more aviationweek.com/podcasts/window-seat-podcast/podcast-are-north-american-budget-carriers-losing-out-majors
Solar eclipse: What to know about last-minute trip cancellations: With unpredictable weather conditions, some may consider cancelling their trip to view the ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/space/article/solar-eclipse-travel-cancellations-19387485.php
Spirit Air delays Airbus deliveries; JPMorgan CEO bullish on economy, frets over geopolitics
postandcourier.com/spirit-air-delays-airbus-deliveries-jpmorgan-ceo-bullish-on-economy-frets-over-geopolitics/article_7c4543a8-f5b2-11ee-846b-571b12b7875d.html
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, an eclipse and an earthquake, and a new Boeing whistleblower’s claims of unsafe 787 and 777 aircraft ... Show more www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-263/
Delta gives workers pay hikes and higher minimum wage. One union calls it ‘crumbs’
miamiherald.com/living/travel/article287915440.html
The 10 worst airlines for screwing up your bags: U.S. airlines mishandled 2.8 million bags in 2023. The worst airline for luggage accounted for almost 30% of all ...
qz.com/worst-airlines-lost-bags-luggage-american-united-delta-1851434649
Southwest Airlines has a secret edge over American, United, Delta
star-telegram.com/news/business/article287879740.html
Disgusting moment airplane toilet leaks mid-flight and spills down aisle: Footage captured by a passenger shows the liquid streaming down the aisle ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/24/disgusting-moment-airplane-toilet-leaks-mid-flight-spills-aisle-20708901/
Customer satisfaction with airlines is improving, according to study: Airlines improve their customer satisfaction ratings in new study.
ajc.com/news/atlanta-airport-blog/customer-satisfaction-with-airlines-is-improving-according-to-study/NISXKUEOPZABFDJBIR55I2EAG4/
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Boeing tries to speed up deliveries as Ryanair cuts summer flights: Flights are likely to cost more this summer with supply affected by Boeing delays ...
inews.co.uk/news/world/boeing-payouts-airlines-ryanair-cut-flights-3010980
Spirit is willing: Ultra low-cost carrier to commence seasonal flight to Houston: Pittsburgh International Airport is getting another infusion of Spirit ...
post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2024/04/19/spirit-airlines-houston-george-bush-intercontinental-airport-pittsburgh/stories/202404190111
Lexy & K-Paul come to the Garlic Land Festival in Nuremberg: Nuremberg - Steve Aoki has been a big name for a long time. Now the minds behind the Garlic Land ...
nn.de/freizeit/veranstaltungen/das-ist-der-knaller-diese-elektro-legenden-kommen-zum-garlic-land-festival-nach-nurnberg-1.14224240
Boston-bound JetBlue flight has close call with Southwest plane, FAA investigating
bostonherald.com/2024/04/19/boston-bound-jetblue-flight-has-close-call-with-southwest-plane-faa-investigating/
On this week’s AvTalk, escalating retaliatory attacks between Iran and Israel and their effects on global air travel and congressional hearings sharpen the ... Show more www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-episode-264-stolen-gold-and-expensive-eels/
JetBlue Q1 Earnings Preview: Recovery Is Underway: JetBlue faces challenges with terminated alliances and failed merger, leadership changes ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4684684-jetblue-q1-earnings-preview-recovery-underway
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USAF Confirm Plans For 100 B-21s While Already Looking To The Future: The service expects something better to be available to augment the Raider fleet by the ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/17/usaf-confirms-plans-for-100-b21/
Agency charters Boeing for Scotland to Euro 2024 flight: The Highland travel agency has chartered the flight ahead of the football championships
heraldscotland.com/news/24256605.agency-charters-boeing-scotland-euro-2024-flight/
Reclining economy airline seats are going to vanish — for good, aviation experts say: 'Blessing in disguise'
nypost.com/2024/04/16/lifestyle/reclining-economy-airline-seats-are-going-to-vanish-for-good-aviation-experts-say-blessing-in-disguise/
Airfare shouldn’t spike again this summer, but don’t expect steep discounts either
thepointsguy.com/news/booking-summer-2024-flights/
SkyWest: Consider This One Even If You Don't Like Airline Stocks: SkyWest has recovered from the effects of COVID and is in a unique position to grow ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4683986-skywest-consider-this-one-even-if-you-dont-like-airline-stocks
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Still looking for a flight to Germany and tickets for the Euros? This might be your last chance
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/inverness/6433840/inverness-flight-germany-euros-ticket-book/
‘Up to Boeing to fine-tune its intentions’ Airbus CEO says 'not unlikely' it will take some Spirit Aero plants | Mint
livemint.com/companies/boeing-airbus-ceo-spirit-aerosystems-plants-guillaume-faury-737-max-civil-aviation-11712844796199.html
Aviation industry tackles safety issues as travel picks up: A series of troubling airline incidents and upheaval at aircraft manufacturer Boeing have raised ...
ajc.com/news/atlanta-airport-blog/as-travelers-take-to-skies-aviation-industry-tackles-safety-issues/FEKU6BI5ZBAY7KRRFUBJO6YRLE/
United Airlines: Commendable Turnaround, Stock Is A Buy: United Airlines has improved its balance sheet and operating model, making it a high-quality player in ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4683832-united-airlines-commendable-turnaround-stock-buy
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Oakland officials vote to rename airport San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-13/oakland-officials-vote-to-rename-airport
Spirit Airlines closing N.J. crew hub at Atlantic City airport: The closure will affect 157 pilots and flight attendants, the company spokesperson said.
nj.com/atlantic/2024/04/spirit-airlines-closing-nj-crew-hub-at-atlantic-city-airport.html
Boarding pass warning for holidaymakers flying to popular tourist spot: Holidaymakers heading to Morocco have been warned by Ryanair and Easyjet to print a ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/12/boarding-pass-warning-holidaymakers-flying-popular-tourist-spot-20635524/
When ‘ruthless’ Boeing cut costs, the damage spread: Boeing’s leaders are tepidly admitting the shareholders-first, workers-be-damned strategy was flawed ...
seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeings-long-fall-and-how-it-might-recover/
Jet2, Ryanair, easyJet and TUI passengers told to stop travelling in certain footwearwww.lancs.live/news/uk-world-news/easyjet-jet2-tui-passengers-told-28968486
Not All Mezcal Is the Same — Here's What to Know About All 3 Types: Learn about how mezcal is made, as well as the differences between the three categories ...
foodandwine.com/how-is-mezcal-made-8629504
Spirit Airlines: A Terrible Addition To A Portfolio: Spirit Airlines stock has plummeted 89% since 2018, while Delta Air Lines has outperformed it by 75 ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4683090-spirit-airlines-terrible-addition-to-portfolio
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Ed Perkins on Travel: What’s with the airlines?: Airlines are better than ever at tweaking fares to meet changes in demand, so you'll see some great flash ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/02/ed-perkins-on-travel-whats-with-the-airlines/
The Texas attorney general is investigating a key Boeing supplier and asking about diversity
apnews.com/article/spirit-aerosystems-texas-attorney-general-boeing-314e0fa3124f867793bcfbd63fd5c4e6
Watch woman go absolutely nuts as she's dragged off Spirit Airlines flight in cartoonish meltdown
nypost.com/2024/04/04/us-news/woman-goes-ballistic-while-being-arrested-on-spirit-plane/
Quick Glance: Woman's Over-the-Top Meltdown Leads to Arrest on Spirit Airlines Flight
- Viral footage captures the arrest of an unidentified woman on a Spirit Airlines plane after an exaggerated breakdown reminiscent of Jim Carrey's antics in 'The Mask.'
- In a clip posted on TikTok on March 23, multiple Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers were seen confronting the suspect as the plane was on the tarmac before takeoff.
- It remains unclear why the police were called to arrest her, but it was immediately evident that the unidentified woman was behaving erratically as she resisted the officers' attempts to detain her.
- The flight attendant's announcement to deplane the aircraft prompted a loud groan from passengers as the woman's cartoonish performance continued amid the chaos.
Exclusive: Boeing, Airbus exploring framework to divvy up Spirit Aero's operations, sources say
reuters.com/markets/deals/boeing-airbus-exploring-framework-divvy-up-spirit-aeros-operations-sources-say-2024-04-04/
Boeing CEO Dave Clahoun is stepping down by the end of the year: Dave Calhoun's upcoming departure wasn't the only management change Boeing announced Monday.
usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2024/03/25/dave-calhoun-boeing-ceo-step-down/73089945007/
Quick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
- Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.
- It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.
- Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.
- Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
Spirit Airlines gets credit from IAE that will boost liquidity: Spirit Airlines' said on Friday it will get a monthly credit from International Aero Engines ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/spirit-airlines-gets-credit-iae-that-will-boost-liquidity-2024-03-29/
JetBlue’s new checked bag fees now depend on the day: JetBlue is proving that not even your baggage is safe from dynamic pricing, with the airline rolling out ...
cnn.com/2024/04/02/business/jetblue-baggage-fees-increase/
Woman loses it as she’s dragged off flight: Viral footage shows the moment an unidentified woman was arrested on a Spirit Airlines plane in the US after an ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/woman-loses-it-as-shes-dragged-off-spirit-airlines-flight/news-story/7f42ff0c7409383a6df78584ec10517f
Spirit Airlines is looking to move away from this key market
miamiherald.com/news/business/article287098645.html
JetBlue changes flights at Fort Lauderdale airport after canceled merger with Spirit
miamiherald.com/living/travel/article286896635.html
Flight attendant predicts if travelers are sweet, 'chug beers' or if they shower just by their shoes
nypost.com/2024/04/05/lifestyle/flight-attendant-predicts-if-fliers-are-sweet-chug-beers-or-if-they-shower-just-by-their-shoes/
Boeing delays, Alaska and Spirit's paydays, and United's rough landing: Airline news roundup
qz.com/boeing-united-alaska-spirit-airbus-roundup-1851387972
Quick Glance: Boeing compensated Alaska $160M for door plug incident
- Boeing paid Alaska Air Group approximately $160 million in compensation following the door plug incident on Alaska flight 1282.
- Alaska lost approximately $160 million in first-quarter pretax profit due to the incident.
- Additional compensation from Boeing is expected, with confidential terms.
- Boeing announced CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of the year.
Spirit Airlines passenger goes viral after bizarre meltdown: A passenger onboard a Spirit Airlines flight has gone viral after a bizarre meltdown that saw her be ...
indy100.com/viral/spirit-airlines-passenger-meltdown-video
Flights to Florida Cut Back by Major Airlines: Three major carriers have said Florida's saturated market is to blame for route cutbacks.
newsweek.com/florida-flights-cut-jetblue-spirit-frontier-1885879
3 ways to avoid flying on a Boeing 737 Max: Try choosing an airline like JetBlue or Delta. Or book through Google Flights or Kayak. You do have options.
fastcompany.com/91068328/how-to-avoid-flying-boeing-737-max-plane
Spirit Airlines will get paid up to $200 million — all to not fly its planes: An agreement with its planes' engine manufacturer will generate a little cash
qz.com/spirit-pratt-whitney-airbus-compensation-1851379867
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Some travelers are changing flights to avoid Boeing airplanes: Incidents involving Boeing airplanes have set back some passengers who had overcome their fear of ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/travelers-changing-flights-avoid-boeing-airplanes-rcna144158
Spirit announces daily flights to 2 new destinations from Columbus: Here's where you can go
dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/03/30/spirit-announces-new-daily-flights-to-boston-newark-from-john-glenn-columbus-international-airport/73147367007/
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