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Delta and United adopted Spirit’s micro-transaction model that made discount airlines popular. It’s left Spirit struggling to survive

Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy twice in the last year

The Independent UK

American Airlines to remove bag sizers from airport gates in boost to passengers

The new policy is in effect as of October 6

The Independent UK

American Airlines May Have Canceled Your Upcoming Flight: Here's Who's Affected and What You Should Do ASAP

American Airlines ends its Eugene-Dallas route, highlighting ongoing cuts that may affect regional travel across the United States this winter.

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American Airlines CANCELS Flights: Popular US Route Axed as Passenger Fury Erupts Over Shock Decision

American Airlines has cancelled its Dallas‑to‑Eugene route, angering passengers. Find out why the carrier pulled the plug and what affected flyers can expect.

International Business Times UK

Pilot left partially deaf after rushing to seal aircraft door that depressurized at 30,000 feet, lawsuit claims

Exclusive: Capt. Wayne Hoefler told The Independent he sprang into action to help fix a malfunctioning door plug -- one day before an incident nearly sucked passengers out of an Alaska Airlines jet

The Independent UK

American Airlines’ surprise new ‘passenger’ was discovered in the landing gear, dead on arrival

What a sad surprise.

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Suspected stowaway is found dead in plane's landing gear at a North Carolina airport

Airplane maintenance workers in North Carolina have found the body of a suspected stowaway in the landing gear of an American Airlines flight that had recently arrived from Europe

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Stowaway found dead in landing gear of American Airlines plane at Charlotte airport, officials say

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are investigating the incident

The Independent UK

American Airlines fact checks right wing influencer who claimed a passenger was forced to change out of a Charlie Kirk shirt

Milo Yiannopoulos, a British far-right commentator, claimed the incident had occurred Wednesday during a flight from Dallas Fort Worth, Texas, to New York

The Independent UK

Plane Passenger Furious At ‘Loud’ Family’s Behavior After He Paid For Extra Legroom

“Dangerous behavior does not fly.”

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Airlines Are Taking Off, With More Gains Left to Price In

Airline stocks are outperforming this quarter, a view backed by recent Fed rate cuts, boosting the consumer outlook further for expansion.

MarketBeat

American Airlines ordered to pay $11m after passenger suffered in-flight stroke

The couple were on their way to Madrid when the medical emergency occurred

The Independent UK

Family of Reagan National plane crash victim files first federal lawsuit against American Airlines, FAA and Army: ‘Wholly avoidable tragedy’

Lawsuit claims airline ‘manipulated and abused’ system to force more arrivals at busy Washington-area airport

The Independent UK

Options Corner: How Quick-Thinking Traders Can Potentially Extract Upside From American Airlines' Dead-Cat Bounce

No one is going to confuse American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:AAL) as a stable, confidence-inspiring enterprise. On a year-to-date basis, AAL stock has tumbled 31% — and it's not just due to technical nuances. Primarily, the business suffers from its highly leveraged balance sheet, exceeding that of competitors like Alaska…

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The Independent UK

Family of 1 of the 67 Washington plane crash victims sues the FAA, Army and American Airlines

The family of one of the 67 people who were killed when an airliner collided with an Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January is suing the government and the airlines involved

The Mary Sue

‘That perk at the end just nullified all complaints’: Los Angeles man books 13-hour international flight on Norse Atlantic Airways. Then he finds an unexpected door

A Los Angeles man received a pleasant surprise after complaining about his Norse Atlantic Airways flight. In the clip, which has amassed 426,300 views, a disgruntled Jonas Kilker (@jonaskilker) sat in his plane seat as he vocalised his complaints.

The Independent UK

Telecommunication equipment issue causes flight delays at Dallas airports, FAA says

Flights at Dallas-area airports have been stopped and delayed due to a telecommunications equipment issue, according to federal officials

The Guardian - US

Dozens of workers penalized after Charlie Kirk shooting, from journalists to Jimmy Kimmel

Employers and officials are cracking down on comments considered ‘inappropriate’ after far-right activist was killed

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Axios

Jimmy Kimmel joins those facing professional repercussions over Charlie Kirk comments

The push to seek punishment is in line with Trump 2.0's free-speech restriction playbook.

The Independent UK

American Airlines passenger duct-taped to seat after midflight meltdown

Exclusive details: Even after being almost completely immobilized, Ketty Dilone still managed to assault a flight attendant, according to an FBI probable cause affidavit

The Mary Sue

‘Shout out to that flight attendant’: American Airlines passenger says man stalked her at Salt Lake City airport. Then he buys a last minute ticket to follow her to Dallas

A woman says she was stalked and harassed while traveling through Salt Lake City International Airport, recounting her experience in a viral TikTok. It has drawn more than 1.3 million views.

International Business Times

Charlie Kirk's Top Haters List: Viral X Thread Names Educators Who 'Cheered' His Death

Lists circulating on social media exposing users who celebrated Charlie Kirk's assassination have led to firings, investigations and debate over accountability, free speech and employer discipline as institutions review posts tied to educators, airline staff and others.

The Independent UK

The best frequent flyer schemes for 2025 (and the ones to avoid)

The top 10 is dominated by American carriers, but a European airline alliance is No.1

Axios

What's different about the Charlie Kirk firings

These firings aren't likely illegal, lawyers say, but they do demonstrate fast-changing norms around free speech.

Benzinga

Low Cost Airlines Struggle While Legacy Rivals Soar On Global Travel Rebound

U.S. airlines are poised for a profitability upswing, with fresh long-term forecasts pointing to accelerating international demand, wider margins, and a sharper divide between legacy carriers gaining strength and low-cost rivals still struggling to regain footing.

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