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Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as well

American and Southwest airlines both say they lost money in the first quarter, and they’re responding by trying to cut costs.

David Harris, the first Black pilot hired by a major U.S. airline, has died at 89

American Airlines to buy 260 new planes from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to meet growing demand

Checking a bag will cost you more on United Airlines, which is copying a similar move by American

American Airlines is raising bag fees and changing how customers earn frequent-flyer points

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Alaska Air to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal

Alaska Airlines agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal announced Sunday. The deal could face opposition from U.S. federal regulators, who are wary of higher airfares. (Dec. 4)

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Flight attendants are holding airport rallies to protest the lack of new contracts and pay raises

Flight attendants for major U.S. airlines are holding rallies at airports around the country to push for higher pay. Tuesday’s protests are not, however, a strike. Federal law makes it difficult for airline unions to go on strike.

JetBlue’s $3.8 billion buyout of Spirit Airlines is blocked by judge citing threat to competition

A federal judge has sided with the Biden administration and blocked JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines. U.S. District Judge William Young said the $3.8 billion deal would reduce competition.

JetBlue’s CEO is stepping down, and he’ll be replaced by the first woman to lead a big US airline

The CEO of JetBlue is stepping down, and he’s being replaced by the first woman to head a major U.S. airline. JetBlue said Monday that CEO Robin Hayes will leave the job on Feb. 12. He’ll be replaced by current JetBlue President Joanna Geraghty.

American Airlines flight attendants ask for permission to strike. Southwest pilots could be next

American Airlines flight attendants are asking federal officials for the right to go on strike, possibly before the end of the Christmas and New Year’s travel rush, but American said there was “no possibility” of a walkout over the holidays.

American Airlines lost $545 million in the third quarter on higher labor costs while rivals prosper

American Airlines is reporting a $545 million loss for the third quarter due to higher labor costs. And it is cutting its forecast of full-year profit.

Shares of United Airlines tumble on sour outlook for 4Q profit because of rising fuel prices

Shares of United Airlines have tumbled after the carrier issued a gloomy outlook for fourth-quarter profit. And they took other airline stocks lower, too on Wednesday.

Passengers from Cincinnati-bound plane evacuated after aborted takeoff at Philadelphia airport

Officials say passengers on a Cincinnati-bound flight were evacuated after an aborted takeoff at Philadelphia International Airport, but no injuries were reported.

American Airlines, Carnival fall; Northrop Grumman, ConocoPhillips rise, Monday, 10/9/2023

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