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The difference between points, miles, and cash back—plus some of the major benefits and drawbacks

Credit card rewards can help you save big, but not all rewards cards are built equally. Here’s how to choose.

Fortune · Jan 13, 2023

Higher airfares drive American Airlines to big fourth-quarter profit

Higher airfares and strong demand for travel pushed American Airlines above pre-pandemic profit levels for the recently finished fourth quarter, the company said Thursday.

Tribune News Service · Jan 12, 2023

Some flights from Spain to U.S. delayed after glitch

Several flights from Madrid airport to the United States were delayed on Wednesday morning, according to information released on the website of Aena, which operates the airport.

Reuters · Jan 11, 2023

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Factbox-Flights, airports affected by U.S. FAA system outage

U.S. flights were slowly beginning to resume departures and a ground stop was lifted after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) scrambled to fix a system outage overnight that forced a halt to all U.S. departing flights.

Reuters · Jan 11, 2023

Airlines hope for return to normal Thursday after FAA outage snarls U.S. travel

The U.S. aviation sector was struggling to return to normal on Wednesday after a nationwide ground stop imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over a computer issue that forced a 90-minute halt to all U.S. departing flights.

Reuters · Jan 11, 2023

Stars shrug off sluggish start, pull away late in comfortable win over Panthers

DALLAS — The Dallas Stars hadn’t lost three consecutive games and the Florida Panthers hadn’t won three consecutive games entering Sunday afternoon’s meeting at American Airlines.

Tribune News Service · Jan 8, 2023

American Airlines cutting flights to three more cities over pilot shortage, soft demand

American Airlines plans to drop service this spring to three more small airports served by regional carriers, citing an industry-wide shortage of pilots and “soft demand.”

Tribune News Service · Jan 6, 2023

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American Airlines fined for retaliating against flight attendant over cabin fumes

The U.S. Department of Labor says that American Airlines discouraged flight attendants from reporting work-related injuries and illnesses and docked attendance points for complaining about jet fuel fumes leaking into aircraft cabins.

Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023

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 · Jan 5, 2023

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 · Jan 5, 2023

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.

WEKU · Jan 3, 2023

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 · Jan 3, 2023

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 · Jan 1, 2023

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 · Jan 1, 2023

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The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2023

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

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2022

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 24, 2022

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…

Tribune News Service · Dec 22, 2022

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.

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The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

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…

WEKU · Dec 21, 2022

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.

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022

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 · Dec 20, 2022

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 · Dec 20, 2022

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.

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