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American Airlines is accused of retaliating against employees who reported toxic fumes on flights—a problem it’s no stranger to

American Airlines “retaliated against flight attendants who reported worker illnesses caused by toxic fumes entering aircraft cabin."

Fortune

I have 10 minutes to clean a plane before passengers board. Here’s why the holidays’ air travel chaos was entirely avoidable

Airports, airlines, and contractors have received billions of dollars in federal funding, and for what? Worse service and jobs that pay poverty wages.

Fortune

An airline worker died after being 'ingested into the engine' of a plane, NTSB says

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating an incident with the Embraer 170 aircraft which killed an American Airlines worker on Saturday in Montgomery, Ala.

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NTSB: Airline worker pulled into engine in fatal accident

Authorities say an airline ground crew worker was pulled into the engine of a plane during a fatal accident at an Alabama airport

The Independent UK

Airport worker killed in freak accident grounds flights in Alabama

The victim, who has not been identified by authorities, suffered a fatal injury while on the ramp at Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama

The Independent UK

Airport worker dies 'after being sucked into aeroplane engine' in freak accident

The baggage handler was said to be sucked into the plane's engine while working at Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama where the flight was parked up ahead of schedule

Daily Mirror

Ground crew worker killed in accident at Alabama airport

A member of an airline ground crew working at an Alabama airport died Saturday afternoon in an accident at the facility

The Independent UK

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Bill Hood, a lawyer, lobbyist and philanthropist, dead at 78

Insatiable curiosity led Hood to become a photographer, an investigative reporter, an attorney, a lobbyist, an airline executive, an arts patron and a Francophile.

Chicago Sun-Times

Airlines Cancel 5,700 US Flights amid Fierce Winter Storms

Airline cancellations topped 5,700 US flights on Friday as massive winter storms snarled airport operations around the United States and frustrated tens of thousands of holiday travelers. That followed nearly 2,700 canceled flights on Thursday, while just over 1,000 flights have already been canceled for Saturday, according to flight tracking…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The 3 big questions to ask when your flight is canceled or delayed

If you’re one of the thousands of inconvenienced flyers, here’s what you need to ask about hotel rooms, meals and taxis if your flight gets canceled or delayed.

Tribune News Service

Woman accused of throwing computer monitor at airport ticket worker after losing track of children

Camila McMillie, 25, was charged with aggravated battery, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after the incident

The Independent UK

Angry dad slams 'rude' airline staff after refusing to let his baby sit in empty seat

A dad has vented his frustration after claiming airline staff were 'rude' to his wife when she needed to pump breastmilk, and had placed their baby in the empty seat next to them

Daily Mirror

Welcome to Terminal 8, British Airways’ swish new home at New York’s JFK airport

At first glance, the BA114 from New York’s JFK airport bound for Heathrow on Wednesday, 30 November was just like any other. But the 9.45pm flight was making history in a small way. It was the last-ever British Airways plane to take off from Terminal 7, after being home to…

The Independent UK

Airlines have started rebooking flights across the U.S. as winter weather intensifies

Several airlines are waiving the fees to change flights as snow storms, high winds and low temperatures are expected across the U.S.

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The Independent UK

Delta rolling out new feature for travellers starting early next year

The carrier will begin offering free wifi on its flights starting next year

The Independent UK

Your annual reminder that Christmas crackers are banned by 18 airlines

Plus the ones which do let passengers take a sealed box or two

Tribune News Service

American Airlines and regional carrier Mesa cutting ties over pilot wages, reliability

Disputes over pilot wages and reliability are at the crux of American Airlines and regional carrier Mesa Airlines severing ties in a move that will shift planes to a rival.

Tribune News Service

American Airlines revamps AAdvantage frequent flyer program and drops flight requirement

Fort Worth-based American Airlines overhauled its AAdvantage frequent flyer program Thursday, dropping the requirement to actually be a frequent flyer to hit status levels.

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American Airlines makes changes to its frequent flyer program

Carrier makes changes to its loyalty program.

The Independent UK

Men claim they were kicked off US flight for saying ‘penis’

Airline insists men were disruptive and abusive to staff

The Independent UK

Plane passenger tries to light cigarette mid-flight

Woman claims flight attendant ‘snatched’ cigarette out of man’s hands

The Independent UK

American, JetBlue expand deal that US is trying to kill

American Airlines and JetBlue are expanding their partnership in the Northeast even while the government tries to kill the airlines' agreement

Tribune News Service

Airlines are finally admitting contrails are an environmental problem

Contrails — those lines of wispy white clouds that follow some jets — may not be so harmless.

Tribune News Service

Delta’s 34% pay raise offer to pilots ups ante for airline negotiations

A tentative contract deal between Delta Air Lines and union pilots sets a new standard in the increasingly expensive battle for the travel industry’s most coveted employees.

The Independent UK

Heathrow passengers warned of ‘disruption, delays and potential cancellations’ as 72 hour strike is called

10 airlines could be affected: Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Egyptair, Finnair, Lufthansa, Qantas, Swiss and TAP Portugal.

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