Five major airlines are suing the U.S. government over a rule that punished them for damaging passengers’ wheelchairs
More than 11,500 wheelchairs and scooters were mishandled by airlines in 2023, according to the Department of Transportation.
Major US airlines challenge Biden-era DOT wheelchair accessibility rule
The DOT's Biden-era rule protecting travelers with mobility devices is being brought to court by major U.S. airlines.
Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy plan approved, gives major lenders control
Spirit Airlines’ (OTC:SAVEQ) plan to exit bankruptcy through a debt restructuring deal has been approved by a bankruptcy ...
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Airlines Sue to Avoid Consequences for Breaking Disabled Travelers’ Wheelchairs
In addition to the new rule, the Department of Transportation also fined American Airlines $50 million last October for its ...
Major airlines urge Trump administration to abandon passenger compensation review
Major U.S. airlines on Tuesday asked the U.S. Transportation Department to abandon a review launched by the Biden ...
Airlines oppose rule on compensation for damaged mobility devices
According to USA Today, this legal challenge follows a May 2024 lawsuit in which Airlines for America, alongside major ...
Airlines eye weight-based fees: Will heavier passengers pay more?
A new debate has emerged about whether airlines should charge passengers based on their weight to help reduce fuel ...
Canada used to have another major airline, CP Air
Operating from 1942 to 1987, CP Air is now one of Canada’s defunct airlines, having been overshadowed by its larger ...
Southwest Airlines slashing 15% of corporate workforce
Southwest Airlines is eliminating 1,750 jobs, or 15% of its corporate workforce, in the first major layoffs in the company’s ...
Major airline boss warns 'Canary Islands at risk' as summer tourism season gears up
The head of a major airline warned that politicians must be cautious, or they risk jeopardising tourism in the Canary Islands ...
Which European Country Has The Most Domestic Airline Capacity?
The European aviation market is somewhat notable for being one of the largest in the world. Europe's domestic aviation market ...
Frequent flyers have spent years staying loyal to airlines. Now airlines are giving them ‘the middle finger’
Some of the world’s major airline loyalty programs are going through major changes that appear to prioritize high-spending ...