Southwest’s Earnings Slide, But Carrier Says Travel Demand Improving
Southwest reported lower quarterly profits and revenue on Wednesday but said travel demand is stabilizing after a difficult start to 2025.
Southwest reported lower quarterly profits and revenue on Wednesday but said travel demand is stabilizing after a difficult start to 2025.
The FAA this week agreed to delay a requirement for new U.S. passenger aircraft to have a second barrier to the cockpit to prevent unauthorized intrusions and hijacking attempts.
The Trump administration on Saturday took the first step toward undoing the close alliance between Delta and Mexican flag carrier Aeroméxico.
Alaska Airlines has resumed operations after a technology-related glitch forced the carrier to ground all flights for about three hours late Sunday night.
Passengers who brought a $1 billion lawsuit against Boeing and Alaska over a door plug blowout on a flight in 2024 have settled with the companies out of court.
Alaska Air Group, which is also the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, is making steady progress in integrating Hawaiian’s operations.
Air Canada and ITA also said they are working to implement reciprocal miles and points across their customer loyalty programs.
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday granted the transfer of international route authorities from Hawaiian Airlines to its new corporate parent, Alaska Air Group, allowing the company to officially take over those flights.
Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air is ending operations in Abu Dhabi and pulling out of its Middle East subsidiary, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said he’s concerned that a proposed partnership between United and JetBlue could harm competition and eventually reduce choices for travelers in the New York City metro area.