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PublishedJuly 18, 2024
Boeing machinists threaten strike if contract negotiations fail
Negotiations between Boeing and the 32,000-member union began in March to replace the current agreement, which expires Sept. 12.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2024
For the first time, more than 3 million pass through U.S. airport security in a day
Eight of the 10 busiest days in TSA’s history have come this year as the number of travelers tops prepandemic levels.
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PublishedMay 29, 2024
American Airlines profit cut augurs bleaker summer travel season
Airlines in the U.S. and Europe had previously expected fares to surge this summer.
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PublishedApril 30, 2024
Portland Jetport anticipates 17% passenger increase this summer
Service expansions by Breeze, Frontier and other airlines could push summer passenger numbers to 2 million.
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PublishedApril 29, 2024
House and Senate negotiate bill to help FAA add more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors
Lawmakers agreed to prohibit airlines from charging extra for families to sit together, and they tripled maximum fines for airlines that violate consumer laws.
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PublishedApril 24, 2024
Boeing’s financial woes continue, while families of crash victims urge U.S. to prosecute the company
Boeing is reporting a $355 million loss for the first quarter.
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PublishedApril 24, 2024
Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights
The rule will also apply to refunds of checked-bag fees if the bag isn’t delivered within 12 hours for domestic flights or 15 to 30 hours for international flights.
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PublishedApril 16, 2024
Maine is among 15 states recruited to help enforce airline consumer laws
Under an agreement, attorney general offices in Maine and 14 other states will be able to investigate complaints about airline service, and could then refer cases to the U.S. Transportation Department for enforcement.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2024
JetBlue, Spirit end $3.8 billion merger after court ruling
The Justice Department sued to block the merger last year, saying it would reduce competition and drive up fares.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2024
These were the most on-time airlines last year
Most U.S. airlines were more punctual last year than in 2022. Delta, Alaska, and America improved by roughly two percentage points, while United performed about the same.
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