Tag: Airlines
American Airlines saw big jump in travel over July 4 weekend
DALLAS — American Airlines says it carried nearly three times as many passengers over the July 4 weekend than it did over the holiday...
Southwest, American delays hint at hard summer for travelers
This summer is already shaping up to be a difficult one for air travelers.
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US plans to make airlines refund fees if bags are delayed
The Transportation Department will propose that airlines be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags aren't delivered to passengers quickly enough.
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Liberty: Lots of travelers expected on freer Fourth of July
NEWARK, N.J. — Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July...
GOP congressman flouts mask rules on airline flight to Texas
WASHINGTON — A Texas congressman who has been an outspoken critic of COVID-19 mask mandates went without a mask for at least a portion...
TSA will resume defense training for airline employees
WASHINGTON — As reports of disruptive passengers soar, federal officials say they will resume offering self-defense training to airline flight attendants and pilots.
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Southwest Airlines plans to raise minimum pay to $15 an hour
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines plans to raise minimum pay to $15 an hour for about 7,000 employees, citing the need to attract and keep...
British travel industry urges swifter reopening of sector
LONDON — The U.K.’s travel industry held a day of action Wednesday, pressing the British government to allow more quarantine-free travel and provide cash-strapped...
American Airlines cutting flights as summer season starts
DALLAS — American Airlines will cut hundreds of flights over the next three weeks to avoid overloading its operation as demand for summer air...
FAA says US airports will get $8 billion in pandemic relief
WASHINGTON — Airports around the country will share $8 billion in federal grants to help them recover from the pandemic, which caused a steep...