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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.

Fortune

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

The Independent UK

Newark Mayor Arrested for ICE 'Trespassing'

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

Reason

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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

Salon

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

Latin Times

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

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 Independent UK

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

The Guardian - US

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

Latin Times

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

The Guardian - US

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

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

The Independent UK

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.

Fortune

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

Fortune

Why United Airlines' CEO makes as few decisions as possible

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

Fortune

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

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

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United Airlines To Enhance Safety Training After Recent Incidents

United Airlines CEO announces enhanced safety training measures in response to recent incidents, aiming to prioritize passenger and crew safety.

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