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IndiGo Inks Its First Widebody Order With Airbus
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has placed a landmark order for 30 Airbus A350-900s with another 70 options. This is the first time the carrier has placed a widebody order and comes after placing the biggest airplane order in history of…
April 25, 2024 10:50 am ET -
DOT Mandates Cash Refunds for Flight Delays and Cancellations
In a landmark decision that it says bolsters passenger protections, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled a comprehensive set of regulations on Wednesday. These new rules mandate airlines to automatically issue cash refunds for significantly delayed or canceled flights.…
April 25, 2024 9:32 am ET -
JetBlue Introduces New Inflight Entertainment Platform
JetBlue has announced the introduction of a new inflight entertainment platform. Known as “Blueprint by JetBlue,” the system will have increased personalization and customizability, as well as entertainment options that are designed to parallel the at-home streaming experience. Bringing the…
April 25, 2024 8:56 am ET -
Southwest Closes Four Stations Amid Ongoing Boeing Delivery Woes
Southwest is ceasing operations at four airports and limiting capacity at others, citing ongoing Boeing delivery delays. The all-Boeing operator has cut its 2024 aircraft delivery plan by more than half. On Aug. 4, 2024, the carrier says it will…
April 24, 2024 8:32 pm ET -
Southwest’s Flight Attendants Vote in Favor of Sweeping New Contract
The Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) Local 556 at Southwest ratified a new four-year contract after its flight attendants voted in favor of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). As a result, the Dallas-based carrier is the first major airline…