May 18, 2017 1:07 pm ET
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May 11, 2017 8:41 pm ET -
Department of Homeland Security Brushes off Reports Regarding Electronics Ban…
On Thursday, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) disputed reports of a new electronics ban that was said to be put into place on U.S.-bound flights from European nations this week. In a statement, a DHS spokesperson added that no…
May 10, 2017 4:34 pm ET -
Boeing Grounds All 737 MAX Aircraft Following Reports of Engine…
On Wednesday, Boeing said it was grounding all flights for the company's latest narrow-body jet, the 737 MAX, happening just days before launch customer, Malindo Air, was supposed to take delivery of the new aircraft. Despite these setbacks, the aircraft…
May 5, 2017 8:53 pm ET -
American Launches New Seasonal Routes to Amsterdam, Barcelona and Rome
On Friday, American Airlines launched three new daily seasonal routes from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. The Dallas-Fort Worth-based carrier will fly to Amsterdam, Rome, and Barcelona until September 30. The new routes are scheduled as…
May 2, 2017 4:43 pm ET -
WestJet Inks Deal With Boeing for up to 20 787-9…
Calgary-based low-cost carrier WestJet announced Tuesday a definitive purchase agreement for up to 20 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The agreement includes commitments for 10 of the stretched Dreamliner variants to be delivered from the first quarter of 2019 to December 2021.…
April 28, 2017 9:19 pm ET -
United Releases Policy Changes in Thursday PR Push
On April 9, a United passenger was forcibly removed from United Express flight 3411 at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. After no one volunteered to leave the flight in order to make room for commuting employees, the company randomly selected passenger…