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The ultra-low-cost carrier said the move is intended to bring staffing levels in line with its fleet size and anticipated flying schedule.

Delta is gearing up to open a new crew base later this year. The Atlanta-based carrier announced plans for an additional flight attendant domicile this week.

Ryanair has announced a new mandatory £500 fine for passengers removed from flights due to unruly or aggressive behavior, effective immediately.

A federal jury found Tiron Alexander, 35, guilty of wire fraud and entering into a secure area of an airport under false pretenses.

Both the union and United called the contract “industry-leading.” The two have been negotiating a new contract for around four years. 

The 20,000-square-foot facility is located near the airline’s Dulles hub – which also saw significant investment from the airline in December 2024.

Flight attendants serve in roles far beyond the familiar scene of a smiling crew member performing the safety demonstration.

The tentative deal includes several improvements for the carrier’s around 2,200 flight attendants, and is set to be voted on later this month.

This move, Southwest said, is part of the carrier’s ongoing efforts to “further maximize our operational efficiency and reliability.”

After over two years of negotiations, flight attendants at Alaska Airlines have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new three-year contract.