DAVID KOENIG

AP Airlines Writer

Southwest, profitable again in Q4, expects slow 2022 start

Thanks to strong passenger traffic over the winter holidays, Southwest Airlines is reporting a $68 million profit for the fourth quarter. Southwest said Thursday it was the airline’s first profit without federal pandemic aid since late 2019.

Carnival loses $2.8 billion but sees solid 2022 bookings

Carnival Corp. is still losing money, but it sees a glimmer of hope in stronger bookings for next year. The cruise line company said Friday that it lost $2.8 billion in the third quarter, which ended Aug. 31.

Under pressure, some Ga. corporate leaders slam voting bill

Some of Georgia’s most prominent corporate leaders are beginning to more forcefully criticize the state’s sweeping new election law.

Congress questions Texas officials about power grid failure

Congress is looking into the cause of last month’s power blackouts across Texas. A House panel heard Wednesday from officials who oversee the state’s energy industry and electric grid.

US air travel rises to highest levels yet since pandemic hit

Air travel is gaining altitude. More than 1 million people have gone through U.S. airport checkpoints each of the last four days — it was more than 1.3 million on Friday and again Sunday.

EXPLAINER: Why a plane’s engine exploded over Denver

The investigation into the engine explosion on a United Airlines flight over the weekend is homing in on why engine fan blades broke off.

Airlines push White House to reject testing for US flights

U.S. airlines are pressing their case against requiring coronavirus testing of passengers on domestic flights.

Report faults landing of Southwest jet that overshot runway

A federal investigator says a Southwest Airlines jet that ran off a California runway in 2018 overshot the ideal touchdown point and should have considered aborting the landing.

Most major US airlines ban guns in luggage for DC flights

Airlines say they are stepping up security on flights to Washington before next week’s inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

Deeper job cuts at Boeing as pandemic throttles air travel

Boeing will cut more jobs as it continues to lose money and revenue during a pandemic that has smothered demand for new airline planes.

United says it will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees

United Airlines says it is dropping a controversial $200 fee on consumers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.

Spirit Airlines warns of layoffs, ExpressJet’s fate in doubt

Spirit Airlines is warning employees that up to 30% of them could lose their jobs in October as the virus pandemic hammers the airline industry. Spirit is the latest airline to warn of furloughs.

Troubles abound, Boeing losses bloom to $2.4 billion in 2Q

Boeing is reporting a loss of $2.4 billion for the second quarter, and it will slow production and cut more jobs as the airplane market gets battered by the coronavirus outbreak.

American, JetBlue will expand cooperation in NY, Boston

American Airlines and JetBlue are striking a new partnership designed to help them both in New York and Boston. American says the deal will allow new international flights from JFK Airport and help it compete in New York against Delta and United.

“Growth has stalled": Surge in US infections hits Delta

Delta Air Lines lost $5.7 billion in the second quarter, as the coronavirus pandemic crushed air travel.

Lawyer: TSA makes changes after whistleblower’s complaint

The TSA has made some changes at airport security checkpoints after a whistleblower inside the agency complained about poor protection against the coronavirus.

American and 4 other airlines reach loan agreements with US

Five airlines including American Airlines have reached tentative agreements for new loans from the government to help them survive the virus pandemic.

Airlines increase job cuts as pandemic crushes air travel

From Britain’s EasyJet to American and Delta in the U.S., airlines are cutting even more jobs to cope with a crushing drop in air travel caused by the coronavirus.

Face mask rules grow but enforcement proves a challenge

Ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft are requiring drivers and passengers to wear masks while using their services, joining a growing list of transportation companies hoping to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 as some cities emerge from lockdown.

Major airlines line up to split $25 billion in payroll aid

The Treasury Department has reached agreements in principle with the major U.S. airlines for federal aid to pay workers and keep them employed through September.

US could get stake in airlines in exchange for virus grants

The Trump administration is raising the possibility of the U.S. government getting ownership stakes in U.S. airlines in exchange for billions in direct grants to help the carriers survive a downturn cause.

Hit by virus, US airlines seek aid far exceeding post-9/11

U.S. airlines are asking the federal government for grants, loans and tax relief that could easily top $50 billion to help them recover from a sharp downturn in travel due to the new coronavirus.

US ban on European visitors escalates travel industry pain

President Trump is banning most Europeans from entering the United States for 30 days to try to slow down the spread of the coronavirus. The ban announced Wednesday night will begin at midnight Friday.

Boeing shares suffer worst one-day drop since 1974

Boeing’s stock suffered its worst one-day fall since 1974 as impact of the coronavirus on travel compounds the company’s troubles. The company said Wednesday that it’s freezing hiring and restricting employees’ travel because of the virus outbreak.

United is first to cut US flying due to virus outbreak

United Airlines is cutting back on flights both internationally and within the United States as it grapples with lower travel demand because of the new virus outbreak. United is also asking employees to volunteer for unpaid time off.

Airline, cruise stocks pummeled on fear of spreading virus

Investors are fleeing from airline and cruise-line stocks as fear grows that the new virus could spread dramatically beyond China.

Flight attendants’ leader says employees at breaking point

The president of the largest U.S.-based flight attendants’ union says too many airline workers, especially at smaller regional carriers, are struggling to get by even as airlines report multibillion-dollar profits.

UPS deftly navigates shipping surge, hit by pension charge

Shares of UPS have slumped after the company gave a disappointing forecast for this year’s profit. United Parcel Service says it expects 2020 earnings of $7.91 a share, give or take 15 cents. That’s less than the $8.03 that Wall Street had expected.

New Boeing CEO inherits crisis created under his predecessor

Boeing’s new CEO is in place, and he is laying out goals for this year, starting with the safe return to flight of the grounded 737 Max. David Calhoun has a long to-do list as he takes over for fired CEO Dennis Muilenburg.

Deadly crash of a Boeing jet in Iran adds to company’s woes

Boeing still hasn’t fixed its grounded 737 Max, and now one of its earlier 737s has crashed in Iran. While the cause of the crash is still unknown, the incident threatens to raise new concerns about safety of planes built by the iconic manufacturer.