United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is apologizing for taking a private jet across the country after nearly 3,000 flights were canceled by the airline in the past week On Wednesday, Kirby — who has been CEO of United Airlines since 2020 — flew from Teterboro Airport in New Jersey to Denver, Colorado, in what he…
The Teamsters National Negotiating Committee is seeking industry-leading wages, a faster timeline for reaching the top pay rate, improved healthcare benefits and higher safety standards United Airlines has begun negotiations with the Teamsters union, which is pushing for a new contract covering 10,000 aviation maintenance and related workers in the United States, the labor union…
United Airlines flight from Edinburgh to Chicago turned around South of Iceland and diverted to Dublin. United Airlines flight #UA119 departed Edinburgh this Tuesday, August 6 2024 at 11:45 BST to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The Boeing 757-200 (registration N19136) climbed to FL340 ove the Atlantic until it reached the South of Iceland The pilots…
A disruptive passenger on an American Airlines flight had to be escorted off the plane after yelling antisemitic slurs and causing a 30-minute delay after engaging in a physical altercation with other flyers.A man aboard American Airlines Flight 2506, set to fly from Tampa International Airport to Philadelphia, USA, ended up being put in a…
During an investor call last week, a company official said there are plans to replace first class seats for certain flights with more business class ones. FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines is looking to move forward with plans to change up seating for certain flights. The Fort Worth-based airline is reportedly planning to drop…
American Airlines put an unspecified number of employees on leave for their involvement in an incident in which several Black passengers were removed from a flight in Phoenix, allegedly over a complaint about body odor. American CEO Robert Isom wrote in a note to staff that the incident was unacceptable. Streaming 24/7: Watch NBC 5…
It will not surprise you that American, Delta, and United are the world’s three largest airlines by flights. This is, of course, directly based on their enormous fleet sizes and reliance on US domestic service, comfortably still the world’s number one aviation market. Between August and December 2024, the three airlines operate about one in…
Sunday was a rough day for many air travelers, and some are still struggling to get to their destinations. Nearly 2,500 U.S. flights were canceled and more than 9,800 flights were delayed Sunday, according to flight tracker FlightAware. More than 1,500 flights are canceled and over 3,000 more are delayed as of noon E.T. Monday….
Monday is shaping up to be a frustrating day for air travelers, as Hurricane Debby made landfall on Florida’s northeastern coast as a category 1 storm with winds of 80 m.p.h. and heavy downpours. Authorities say feet of rainfall are possible from Florida to North CarolinaThe U.S. air travel system is seeing the impact. As…
CrowdStrike says it is “highly disappointed by Delta’s suggestion that CrowdStrike acted inappropriately and strongly rejects any allegation that it was grossly negligent or committed misconduct.” What you need to know CrowdStrike fires back at Delta Air Lines after the airline company indicated it will seek damages amounting to $500 million. The cybersecurity firm says…