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The travel industry has already lost $4 billion from the government shutdown. The FAA’s flight cuts starting Friday are a new threat

One of the busiest air travel seasons of the year is imminent, yet the FAA cut 10% of flights at 40 airports starting Friday.

United and American Airlines beg Congress to end shutdown ahead of busy holiday season as air traffic controllers work overtime without pay

United and American Airlines beg Congress to end shutdown ahead of busy holiday season as air traffic controllers work overtime without pay

“It's putting stress on people. It's not fair to those people. It's also putting stress on the economy,” United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said.

Four airlines join together to urge Democrats to fund the government and pay air traffic controllers

Four airlines join together to urge Democrats to fund the government and pay air traffic controllers

CEOs warn that continued shutdown will lead to more delays and flight cancellations – but Democrats insist that dropping their objections would jeopardize the health insurance of millions of Americans

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United Airlines Q3 FY2025 Earnings Call Transcript

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) released its third-quarter earnings report before Thursday’s opening bell.

Frontier Airlines boss fires back at United CEO's claim that low-cost flying is near extinction: 'That’s cute'

Barry Biffle said if Scott Kirby were “good at math, he would understand that we have an oversupply issue in the United States.”

Frontier Airlines CEO Warning Predicts Fewer Local Flights: Is The Carrier In Financial Trouble?

Travellers may soon face fewer flight options and higher fares as Frontier and other airlines cut routes to focus on profitability

International Business Times UK

Newark airport runway project wraps up early, so when will flight limits ease?

A construction project on one of Newark Liberty International airport’s three main runways wrapped up nearly two weeks early, so the Federal Aviation Administration expects to begin easing flight limits next week

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United's CEO proclaims the budget airline model is dead and argues they 'screw the customer'

United's CEO proclaims the budget airline model is dead and argues they 'screw the customer'

The airline also announced a partnership with JetBlue allowing customers to share perks and miles between the airlines.

I tried out United Airlines’ new Dreamliner seats. These are the biggest changes

I tried out United Airlines’ new Dreamliner seats. These are the biggest changes

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says the new ‘Elevated’ interiors put United on the cusp of being ‘the best airline ever’. The Independent’s US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill was on hand to test out the new seat specs for each class — from business to economy

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Newark Mayor Arrested for ICE 'Trespassing'

Plus: Air traffic controller issues, tariff deal between U.S. and China, "murder insurance," and more...

Flight disruptions could spread in U.S.

Flight disruptions could spread in U.S.

Sean Duffy told "Meet the Press" that delays and cancellations at Newark's airport might happen at others

Newark Air Controllers Again Lost Contact With Planes For Over a Minute As Disruptions Continue

Newark Air Controllers Again Lost Contact With Planes For Over a Minute As Disruptions Continue

The Newark airport was again affected by a "telecommunications outage" that left air controllers and planes in the dark for about 90 seconds, the FAA said

US Safety Officials Slow Operations At Newark Airport After Outage

US Safety Officials Slow Operations At Newark Airport After Outage

Regulators said Wednesday they have been slowing arrivals and departures at one of the United States' busiest airports following a 90-second traffic control system outage last week that has industry experts sounding alarm bells.

International Business Times

FAA to take immediate steps to address Newark airport fiasco

FAA to take immediate steps to address Newark airport fiasco

Telecom failure resulted in ‘most dangerous situation you could have’ and hundreds of delays

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Controllers briefly lost contact with Newark planes before wider flight disruptions

The nation’s air traffic controllers union says the flight cancellations plaguing Newark’s Liberty International Airport and spilling over to U.S. airports can be traced to a week ago when controllers temporarily lost contact with planes

The Guardian - US

Top Democrat calls for investigation into ‘chaotic’ Newark airport delays

Chuck Schumer calls Federal Aviation Authority ‘a mess’ over days of problems at the major New Jersey airport

Air Traffic Controller's Chilling Warning to Passengers Traveling in US: 'Don't Fly to Newark'

An air traffic controller told MSNBC that it is not safe to fly out of Newark: "Avoid Newark at all costs," the controller said

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Major delays at Newark airport as FAA cites air traffic control staffing issues

One of US’s biggest airports, in New York area, experiences 210 delays and 88 cancellations amid aviation safety fears

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Air travel chaos as United Airlines cuts 35 daily flights from airport

United Airlines slashed 35 daily flights from its Newark schedule starting Saturday

United Airlines plans for two outcomes in the economic fog — weaker but stable and full-blown recession

The airline issued dual-guidance benchmarks in the face of extreme market uncertainty.

International Business Times UK

US Airline Stocks Are Plummeting Amid Waning Demand—Is Now The Right Time To Invest?

The US airline industry faces volatility in the near term amid low consumer confidence, tariff uncertainty, border policies, recession fears, and a slump in corporate travel.

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US budget airlines are struggling. Will pursuing premium passengers solve their problems?

Delta and United Airlines have become the most profitable U.S. airlines by targeting premium customers while also winning a significant share of budget travelers

Why United Airlines' CEO makes as few decisions as possible

United Airlines' CEO is selective about which decisions he makes and which he delegates.

What the pandemic taught United Airlines' CEO about making good decisions

United Airlines's CEO Scott Kirby became chief executive during the pandemic.

United Airlines Plane Loses Wheel During Takeoff

Learn about the recent wheel loss incident involving a United Airlines plane during takeoff and the subsequent safety reviews by the FAA.

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