Spirit Airlines cancellations caused by 'execution' problem: Former CEO
Former Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza says the airline struggled to schedule enough pilots and mechanics as summer flight demand soared, causing more than 2,000 cancellations last week.
Gas prices up more than $1 per gallon from last year
As prices at the pump continue to rise, some gas stations are expanding their electric vehicle charging stations. FOX Business' Jeff Flock with more.
Inflation check: Gas, cars, truck prices rising
The Consumer Price Index rose 5.4% in July, matching the prior month's gain as the fastest since August 2008, while prices at the producer level jumped 7.8%, the most on record, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ryanair apologizes after staffers force 12-year-old autistic boy to have COVID-19 test: report
Ryanair, the Dublin-based, low-cost airline, said in a statement Thursday that it regretted learning about the “stress” caused to the family of a 12-year-old autistic boy who was reportedly forced to have a COVID-19 test by its staffers at an airport in Spain.
COVID-19: Alaska Airlines contemplating vaccine mandate as cases surge
The carrier told FOX Business that they are "looking closely at whether we will require that employees are vaccinated" amid a surge in cases and hospitalizations.
United Airlines modifies flight attendant hair, makeup, tattoo rules
Effective Sept. 15, any customer-facing uniformed employee will be allowed to have visible tattoos and wear their hair down. Employees will also be allowed to wear nail polish and "natural-looking makeup."
As COVID delta variant surges, TSA airport checkpoint screenings drop
Just over 1.7 million people passed through security checkpoints at airports nationwide on Tuesday, as concerns over the COVID-19 delta variant loom.
Chicago adds 12 states to its COVID-19 travel advisory list
It's the first time since April that the list has more states surpassing the mark of cases per day, per 100,000 residents than under, officials said.
Southwest Airlines warns COVID-19 uptick hitting bookings
The major U.S. carrier disclosed that it has "experienced a deceleration in close-in bookings and an increase in close-in trip cancellations" within the first few weeks of August.
American Airlines sues online publisher, host over fake website
Unknown parties misused American's trademarks and copyrights to trick consumers into believing americanairlines.joomla.com was the real website for the airline's cargo services.
United Airlines vaccine mandate driven by delta variant, hospitalization data, CEO Scott Kirby says
Last week, United – which has 67,000 U.S.-based employees – became the first major U.S. airline to announce that it will require employees in the U.S. to be vaccinated.
COVID's delta variant: Will airline ticket prices be affected?
Air travel demand will likely wane in the coming weeks due to uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 delta variant, according to industry experts.
Airline travel slowed in July as delta variant spread, economist writes
Spending on airline travel slowed in July as the delta variant spread, according to new data.
American Airlines takes different approach to employee vaccine requirements
The airline is one of a growing list of companies incentivizing its employees to get vaccinated especially as concerns surrounding the delta variant of the coronavirus – which is fueling a surge of infections – grows.
Spirit blames weather, staff shortages for canceled trips
'Fox & Friends First' co-host Todd Piro and FOX Business' Lauren Simonetti on Spirit Airlines canceling their flights and Hollywood stars relocating to Texas amid the pandemic.
Company offers private jet service for price of commercial plane ticket
Set Jet CEO Tom Smith on the demand and prices of his company’s private jet services.
United Airlines delay strands Team USA athletes, staff in Tokyo
Athletes and staff from Team USA will spend another night in Tokyo after their flight on Olympics sponsor United Airlines has been delayed for 18 hours.
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.
KFC opening a themed hotel in London — but only for 11 days
KFC is opening a temporary hotel in London called the House of Harland, after the fast-food chain’s founder.



















