Flying is ‘safer than going into a supermarket’ says Wizz Air CEO
Wizz Air CEO Jozsef Varadi said that flying "is a very safe activity" in terms of the risk of catching coronavirus. Varadi called on governments to test people who wanted … Read More
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How Covid-19’s Made Flying Business Class Feel More Like Economy
Forget the flute of chilled Moet & Chandon before takeoff, mid-flight gin and tonics and a roaming dessert trolley after dinner. Flying business class isn’t what it used to be. … Read More
Major airlines have canceled change fees—but a few loopholes could still cost you
Four major U.S. airlines, Alaska, American Airlines, Delta and United, recently announced they were getting rid of a much-reviled travel expense: change fees. The majority of U.S. airlines typically charge … Read More
Airlines ditch seats to replace passengers with tuna, gadgets and online goods
Cargo, one of the least glamorous aspects of flying, is proving a rare ray of light for airlines amid the coronavirus gloom. The grounding of passenger planes at a time … Read More
Turkey Tells Airlines to Consider Firing Expats First Amid Slump
Follow us @middleeast for more news on the region. Turkey has floated proposals that would require its airlines to ax foreign pilots and cabin crew before dismissing local workers as … Read More
American Airlines will drop flights to 15 cities in October
American Airlines will drop flights to 15 smaller US cities in October when a federal requirement to serve those communities ends. The airline blamed low demand during the coronavirus pandemic, … Read More
Wealthy New Yorkers plan to commute by private chopper from the Hamptons this fall
For a one-time membership fee of $965, customers can get flights for $295 each way. Blade's September promotion sold out of all 250 spots in less than than 24 hours. … Read More
Airlines could receive billions more in relief, but it may not be enough, traders say
Airline stocks have taken off again with fresh hopes of additional relief for the beaten-down group. United Airlines, Southwest, Delta, American Airlines and JetBlue moved higher this week as several Republican senators … Read More
Airlines, unions push for billions in additional federal aid to save airline jobs as layoffs loom
Airlines received $32 billion in federal payroll support in the $2.2 trillion CARES Act. The aid prohibits job cuts through Sept. 30 but a rebound in demand hasn't materialized. Airline … Read More
Southwest Airlines likely to cut jobs unless bookings ‘triple’
Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly told employees on Monday it needs a dramatic jump in passenger demand or it will be forced to take new steps to reduce staffing. Employees … Read More
American Airlines warns it's overstaffed by about 8,000 flight attendants
How airlines will make permanent changes to flying Travel and lifestyle journalist Francesca Page on how air travel standards will shift due to coronavirus. American Airlines Group Inc warns it is … Read More