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Airlines looking for fare increases to stick, even when jet fuel costs fall
3+ week, 1+ day ago (416+ words) The soaring cost of jet fuel due to the war in Iran will lead to significantly higher airfares. But don't expect ticket prices to drop once fuel prices start to decline....
American Airlines Sued After Removing Disabled Passenger With 2 Service Dogs
10+ hour, 46+ min ago (671+ words) FORT WORTH" American Airlines (AA) is facing a federal lawsuit after a flight attendant allegedly threatened a 73-year-old disabled passenger and had her removed from a regional flight in January because of her two Bichon Frise service dogs. Melanie Mellon,…...
Southwest Airlines' Free Starlink Wi Fi Comes With a Costly Catch for Budget Travelers in 2026
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (380+ words) The carrier's connectivity upgrade signals a broader shift away from its no-frills heritage as ancillary revenue pressures mount across the industry Southwest Airlines is rolling out complimentary Starlink satellite internet access across its fleet in 2026, marking what appears to be…...
Southwest cites lithium-ion battery risk in new robot travel restrictions
18+ hour, 56+ min ago (58+ words) newscentermaine. com Southwest cites lithium-ion battery risk in new robot travel restrictions To stream NCM on your phone, you need the NCM app. Download the NCM app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before…...
After United Canceled Her Flight, An Agent Said "Nothing" Could Be Done " But She Heard The Trash Talk In The Background
20+ hour, 18+ min ago (754+ words) by Gary Leff on May 18, 2026 A United Airlines passenger, trying to leave one of the world's largest gaming festivals, Dream Hack in Atlanta, found her flight cancelled after she'd spent four and a half hours at the airport. She used…...
Southwest Airlines arrives in Southcentral Alaska
21+ hour, 56+ min ago (203+ words) ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Southwest Airlines made its first landing at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport on Friday. The flight arrived from Denver International Airport at approximately 9: 25 p. m. Passengers were welcomed by representatives of the Alaska Department of Transportation, the Alaska International…...
"They Can Afford To Do Better": Delta Air Lines Passenger's Seat "Temper Tantrum" Blamed On The Carrier - AOL
5+ day, 37+ min ago (686+ words) Delta Air Lines has been facing multiple controversies lately, from a descent rule change that's frustrating flight attendants to serious accusations of "tricks and traps" to avoid "fully refundable" tickets. Many passengers attribute these problems to "cost-cutting," including a recent…...
World's second best airline to close boarding gates earlier to reduce flight delays
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (184+ words) In a statement issued on May 14, the airline said boarding gates for all Cathay Pacific flights will close 15 minutes before departure, five minutes earlier than the current policy, the South China Morning Post reported. The carrier also said boarding for…...
Southwest begins flights to Anchorage, Alaska
2+ day, 6+ min ago (179+ words) On May 15th, Southwest Airlines launched service to Alaska with twice daily non-stop flights to Anchorage from Denver and Las Vegas. Alaska is the 43rd state in the carrier's domestic network. Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In and Tik Tok "Southwest…...
Chris Mc Laughlin Cites 2. 3% Drop at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (290+ words) Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is handling fewer travelers halfway through this fiscal year, with total passenger count down 2. 3% against previous forecasts. CEO Chris Mc Laughlin told board members on May 7 that the airport is about 1 million travelers short of…...