FAA says unruly passenger rate still too high
For the week ending Sept. 12, there were approximately six unruly passenger incidents per every 10,000 flights, a roughly 50% drop from early 2021 but more than twice as high as the end of 2020.
United Airlines employees sue company over its 'draconian' COVID vaccine mandate
FIRST ON FOX: United Airlines employees have filed a lawsuit against the airline over its coronavirus vaccine mandate.
British Airways flies carbon-neutral flight powered by recycled cooking oil
British Airways announced Wednesday that it had flown its first-ever passenger flight to be powered directly by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Southwest Airlines offering extra pay for employees vaccinated against COVID-19
Southwest is among a handful of major U.S. carriers that are strongly encouraging employees to get vaccinated in order to better protect staff and customers especially as concerns surrounding the COVID-19 delta variant – which is fueling a surge of infections – grow.
US to give aircraft companies $482M for pandemic
The Biden administration is making $482 million available to aviation industry manufacturers to help them avert job or pay cuts in the pandemic.
Unvaccinated United Airlines employees given religious exemptions will be placed on temporary, unpaid leave
Any United Airlines employee who has been given a religious exemption from getting a coronavirus vaccine will be placed on temporary, unpaid personal leave starting in October.
United Airlines lays out vaccination rules for employees
United Airlines' 67,000 U.S.-based employees face a Sept. 27 deadline for getting vaccinated. United said Wednesday, however, that employees whose bids for exemptions based on medical reasons or religious beliefs are denied will get five more weeks to get vaccinated.
Alaska Airlines offers flash sale as COVID-19 delta variant weighs on air travel
Alaska Airlines is offering a major sale to certain tropical destinations to boost demand as the delta variant of the coronavirus discourages some people from flying.
Alaska Airlines accused of 'canceling' flight attendants for expressing religious beliefs
Two Alaska Airlines employees are filing a federal complaint alleging that the company retaliated against them for questioning its support of the Equality Act.
Boeing shareholders may pursue 737 MAX claims against board, court rules
A Delaware judge ruled on Tuesday that Boeing's board of directors must face a lawsuit from shareholders over two fatal 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people in less than six months.
Airbus maintains lead over Boeing in deliveries, lags on orders
Airbus delivered 40 jets in August to bring supplies of its new jets to 384 since the start of the year, remaining broadly on course to meet an annual goal of 600 deliveries that would preserve its crown as no.1 aircraft manufacturer.
Big Boeing customer says it is walking away from new MAX order
Ryanair, Boeing’s biggest customer outside of the U.S., said it is walking away from talks with the U.S. jet maker over a potential new order for the 737 MAX in a dispute over pricing.
American Airlines ends coronavirus pandemic leave for unvaccinated employees
The Texas-based carrier informed employees of the new policy after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Boeing's delivery of new 787 Dreamliners likely delayed until at least late October
Deliveries of Boeing Co.'s 787 Dreamliner will likely remain halted until at least late October as the plane maker has been unable to persuade air-safety regulators to approve its proposal to inspect the aircraft, people familiar with the matter said.
Delta to hire 1,500 flight attendants, hopes to have 3,000 ready by next summer
Earlier this summer, the airline noted that it was scrambling to meet the demand of travelers who flooded back to airports nationwide as vaccination rates rose.
FAA still reviewing Boeing 777 engine fix after Denver incident
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Monday it is continuing to review Boeing 777-200 planes equipped with Pratt & Whitney (PW) engines like the one involved in a United Airlines emergency landing in February in Denver.
FAA blocks US airlines from flying over much of Afghanistan
With Kabul’s airport being without air traffic control services as a result of the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan, U.S. airlines are now barred from flying over much of the country without prior authorization, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Monday.
Hurricane Ida prompts Southwest, American, Delta airlines to suspend operations, issue travel warnings
Major U.S. carriers issued travel waivers ahead of Hurricane Ida to help droves of customers who will be impacted by flight delays and cancelations.
United jets with engines in Denver incident may not fly until next year
Federal regulators are weighing additional safeguards for some of the United's Boeing 777s after a February engine incident over Colorado.
Delta variant dampens airline industry's path to recovery, Adobe says
Online spending in domestic flight bookings dropped by 13% in July with consumers spending a total of $5.26 billion, according to Adobe's data.


















