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Alaska Airlines agrees to buy Hawaiian Airlines in $1.9 billion deal
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines will operate from Seattle, led by Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci
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Astrophysicist creates better way to board planes
A physics professor in Las Vegas says he’s figured out the fastest method to get everyone on board an airplane. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.
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$29 flights are back as airlines race to fill seats in the off-season
Airlines have cut fares on many routes to fill seats as capacity rises during the off-season.
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Pilot accused of threatening to shoot captain mid-flight had previously been relieved of Air Force command
A pilot accused of threatening to shoot an airline captain if they diverted to give a passenger medical attention is an Air Force Reserve lieutenant colonel who had been relieved of command for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot riding in the cockpit jump seat tried to shut down the engines mid-flight
The Horizon Air flight safely diverted to Portland, where the accused pilot is facing dozens of counts of attempted murder and reckless endangerment.
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Delta says it will walk back some planned SkyMiles changes after customer backlash
Delta announced changes to its loyalty program two weeks ago in response to increased demand for its lounges and other perks.
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Engine fire erupts on Air China flight in Singapore, sending smoke into cabin and injuring 9
Nine passengers have been injured after an engine fire sent smoke into the cabin of an Air China jetliner landing in Singapore, prompting an evacuation of the aircraft.
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What to do if your flight gets canceled: ‘Use every tool in the toolbox,' says travel expert
AirHelp and The Points Guy explain to CNBC Make It the best steps to take if your flight is canceled or delayed.
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‘Systemwide technology issue' led to nationwide ground stop for United Airlines
A nationwide ground stop was issued for United Airlines flights Tuesday, just as the long Labor Day weekend travel was coming to an end.
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Your Delta flight credit might be worth cash—here's how to claim it
Delta Air Lines has agreed to pay out travel credits as cash refunds, as part of a class action settlement.
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Who is right? Mom bouncing her baby on an airplane sparks a heated debate
Aliza Carr, a midwife based in Sydney, recently shared on Instagram a clip of herself rocking her then-4-month-old daughter, Zadie, near an emergency exit row.
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Squeezing in one last summer trip over Labor Day weekend? Expect crowded airports and full flights
If you’re squeezing in one last summer trip over the Labor Day weekend, expect lots of company.
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European airline launching ‘only adult zone' on flights
Corendon Airlines, based in Turkey and the Netherlands, is offering premium seats in an “only adult zone” free of crying babies.
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The plane ticket upgrade option most U.S. airlines don't offer
Many global airlines offer upgrade auctions with passengers bidding on a better seat for their travel, but among US carriers, the idea is a non-starter.
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Lawyers suing JetBlue say the airline could raise fares on some routes after buying Spirit
Lawyers suing JetBlue say in court filings that the airline could raise fares on some routes by up to 40% if it succeeds in buying Spirit Airlines. They say that could happen on routes where JetBlue would eliminate low-fare Spirit as a competitor.
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Pilot dies after mid-flight medical emergency, officials say
The flight, from Miami to Chile, was diverted to Panama, where the Latam Airlines pilot died following medical treatment, the airline said.
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Powerful storm kills 2 people and leaves 1.1 million without power in eastern US
At least two people have died, thousands of U.S. flights have been canceled and more than 1 million have lost power as destructively strong storms moved through the eastern U.S.
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A controversial hack to save on plane tickets carries a ‘super big risk,' says travel expert
Consumers can save money on airfare by “skiplagging.” However, airlines generally prohibit the practice — and there may be repercussions if you’re caught.
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House passes bill that would raise retirement age for pilots to 67
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted to pass legislation that would raise the mandatory commercial pilot retirement age to 67 from 65 and make other aviation reforms.
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Frontier flight forced to divert after two women get into altercation
A flight from Philadelphia to Las Vegas was diverted on Tuesday after two passengers got into a profanity-laden screaming match.