Judge blocks JetBlue-Spirit merger after DOJ’s antitrust challenge

[ad_1] LaGuardia International Airport Terminal A for JetBlue and Spirit Airlines in New York. Leslie Josephs | CNBC A federal judge blocked JetBlue Airways‘ purchase of budget rival Spirit Airlines…

Flight cancellations pile up as winter storm, 737 Max 9 grounding disrupt travel

[ad_1] An Embraer E175LR passengers aircraft of American Eagles airlines (C) taxxing before take-off to Pittsburg is seen at La Guardia Airport on January 9, 2024. Charly Triballeau | Afp…

Airline stocks tumble after Delta trims profit forecast

[ad_1] Delta Air Lines shares slipped about 8% Friday after the company trimmed its 2024 earnings forecast.  Delta forecast full-year earnings per share of $6 to $7, below its previous…

Delta more than doubles fourth-quarter profit, CEO predicts strong 2024

[ad_1] Airbus A330neo widebody aircraft meant for Delta Air Lines being tested in Toulouse, France. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Delta Air Lines closed out the year by doubling…

American Airlines’ frequent flyer program is changing. Here’s what you need to know

[ad_1] An American Airlines Airbus 321 sits at the gate at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia, on July 23, 2023. Daniel Slim | AFP | Getty…

Southwest Airlines, pilots’ union reach preliminary labor deal after years of contentious talks

[ad_1] Southwest Airlines ranked as the second-best domestic airline, according to Bounce’s 2023 Airline Index. Aaronp/bauer-griffin | Gc Images | Getty Images Southwest Airlines and its pilots’ union have reached…

Delta beefs up Austin flights in battle for fast-growing airport

[ad_1] Angel Di Bilio | iStock Editorial | Getty Images Delta Air Lines is adding more flights next year at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, in a bid to gain market share…

Alaska-Hawaiian merger faces a Justice Department that has been skeptical of airline deals

[ad_1] An Alaska Airlines aircraft flies past the U.S. Capitol before landing at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., January 24, 2022. Joshua Roberts | Reuters Alaska Air Group‘s…

Alaska Airlines agrees to buy Hawaiian Airlines in $1.9 billion deal

[ad_1] Alaska Air Group has agreed to buy rival Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal, setting up another potential regulatory battle in the second proposed airline merger in less…

Southwest, pilots union near a preliminary labor deal, the last of the major U.S. airlines

[ad_1] A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 aircraft lands at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, May 7, 2023. Nicolas Economou | Nurphoto | Getty Images Southwest Airlines and…