Why Spirit can't rebound from cancellations as fast as other airlines
Spirit Airlines is facing another week of flight delays and cancellations highlighting the regional carrier’s inability to handle a wave of challenges.
Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds more flights, provides update on next week's projection
Spirit Airlines said the number of delays and cancelations are easing each day and that it's still flying the majority of its flights.
Spirit Airlines cancels more than half of its flights Thursday
The travel disruptions started last weekend, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at airports to fend for themselves.
FAA asks airports to help deal with surge in unruly passengers
The number of incidents involving unruly passengers has surged this year, according to regulators. Flight attendants said they have been harassed, threatened and, in some cases, physically attacked.
Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights during its fourth day of travel woes
Thousands of passengers remained stranded on Wednesday as Spirit Airlines entered its fourth of day of flight delays and cancellations.
Spirit Airlines passengers reportedly stranded for over 30 hours with 'no sort of resolve'
Spirit Airlines passengers were reportedly still stranded at multiple airports Monday night, forced to sleep in terminals due to delays.
Spirit Airlines blames weather, 'operational challenges' for hundreds of flight delays, cancellations
Spirit Airlines says it is working "around the clock" to accommodate passengers impacted by travel disruptions at several of its hubs over the weekend.
American Airlines warns of jet fuel shortages nationwide
American Airlines has sounded the alarm that further fuel shortages are expected across the country, according to a report.
Southwest pledges to 'do better' after flight delays, cancellations
Southwest operated 650 more daily round-trip flights in June than it did in March, a 25% increase, and the number of passengers and the bags they checked nearly doubled.
This airline holds top spot for third year in a row
Delta ranked the best airline from April 2020 to March 2021. These other airlines weren't far behind.
Southwest Airlines sees July rebound after turning profit
Southwest Airlines cleared financial turbulence as it emerges from the pandemic turning its first profit without federal assistance.
Airlines are rebounding even as prices surge: Adobe
Adobe Digital Insights lead analyst Vivek Pandya called the spike in U.S. spending on domestic flights a "notable" increase, seeing as how ticket prices continue to grow as more travelers eagerly hit the skies.
Air cargo company that ditched Boeing plane off Hawaii is grounded
A cargo airline whose plane ditched into the ocean off Hawaii has been grounded after investigators looked into the company's safety practices before the accident.
US requires more tests for safety switches on Boeing 737 jets
Federal regulators will require more frequent testing of switches on Boeing 737s that trigger warnings to pilots about a dangerous loss of cabin pressure.
US airline passengers face flight delays, cancellations. What's to blame?
In recent weeks, major U.S. carriers have been faced unprecedented weather at some of their biggest hubs – resulting in an "unusually high number" of delays and cancelations.
Wheels Up, 'Uber of the Sky', begins trading on NYSE
Wheels Up has officially become the first private aviation company to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol UP.
With taxpayers' help, Delta posts $652 million profit in second quarter
Delta Airlines reports $652 million profit in quarter two, made possible with the help of government pandemic relief.
United Airlines to purchase 100 electric planes from Heart Aerospace
United and its partner Mesa Airlines will each purchase 100 ES-19 aircraft. The 19-seat electric aircraft is expected to fly customers up to 250 miles on more than 100 of United's regional routes by 2026.
Airline execs reportedly forced to move baggage amid staffing shortage
Alaska Airlines reportedly called on managers and back-office personnel to help with sorting passenger baggage at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Law enforcement boards American Airlines flight for 'possible security threat'
Passengers aboard Flight 2289, traveling from Los Angeles to Miami, deplaned and were bused to the terminal after the flight landed.


















