Spirit Airlines Seeks Trump Administration Bailout to Avoid Liquidation
Spirit Airlines has asked the Trump administration for an emergency bailout to avoid liquidation amid surging jet fuel prices and mounting creditor...
Apr 18, 20264 min
Business
US Airlines Raise Checked Bag Fees to $45 Amid Rising Costs
Major US airlines have raised checked bag fees to $45, citing higher operating costs and boosting a key ancillary revenue stream for all major carriers.
Apr 16, 20264 min
Business
Frontier Bumping Practices Face Scrutiny After Viral PHL Video
A viral video of a Frontier gate agent bumping 15 passengers at PHL highlights the airline's industry-leading rate of involuntary denied boardings.
Apr 13, 20265 min
Airlines
American Airlines to Resume Venezuela Flights from Miami by April 30, 2026
American Airlines plans to resume daily flights from Miami to Caracas by April 30, 2026, becoming the first U.S. carrier to return since the 2019 ban.
Apr 10, 20265 min
Airlines
Inconsistent Delta Complaint Handling Raises DOT Policy Questions
A couple's identical complaints to Delta Air Lines resulted in different compensation, raising questions about customer service consistency and DOT...
Apr 10, 20264 min
Airlines
Economy Class Amenities Decline Amid Airline Ancillary Revenue Push
US airlines see record ancillary revenues as economy class amenities like legroom and free bags decline, prompting regulatory scrutiny from the DOT and...
Apr 8, 20264 min
Business
Delta SkyMiles Valued at $31.8B, Tops Global Loyalty Program Rankings
Delta's SkyMiles program is now the world's most valuable at $31.8 billion, highlighting the growing financial power of airline loyalty schemes.
Mar 31, 20264 min
Business
Frontier Faces Legal Action After Removing Deaf Passenger
Frontier Airlines faces a potential lawsuit after removing a deaf passenger who alleges discrimination, while the airline claims she violated federal law.
Mar 26, 20264 min
Regulatory
TSA Chaos Fuels Wheelchair Abuse as Passengers Skip Security Lines
Record TSA passenger volumes are fueling airport chaos and a surge in able-bodied travelers abusing wheelchair assistance to bypass long security lines.
Mar 26, 20264 min
Regulatory
Alaska Airlines Responds to Family Seating Issue Amid DOT Scrutiny
Alaska Airlines apologized after reassigning actress Brenda Song's family seats, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of airline family seating policies by...
Mar 23, 20264 min
Regulatory
US Airfares Rise 7.1% Amid Vacated DOT Fee Transparency Rule
US airfares climbed 7.1% YoY in February as a court vacated a key DOT rule on ancillary fee transparency, impacting consumer booking strategies.
Mar 22, 20264 min
Regulatory
Airline D0 Metric and Passenger Rights Clash During O'Hare Delays
A family's missed connection at O'Hare highlights the conflict between strict airline on-time departure metrics and passenger rights during weather delays.
Mar 17, 20264 min
Regulatory
American, Delta, JetBlue Secure Waivers to Cut Cuba Flights
Three US carriers received DOT approval to reduce flights to Cuba amid a severe jet fuel shortage and deteriorating island infrastructure.
Mar 14, 20265 min
Airlines
US DOT & FAA Select 8 eVTOL Pilot Projects for AAM Integration
The US DOT and FAA selected eight pilot projects for the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program to gather operational data for Advanced Air Mobility regulations.
Mar 12, 20265 min
Regulatory
Navigating Flight Cancellations: A Guide to US and EU Passenger Rights
Passengers facing flight cancellations have defined rights to refunds or rebooking under specific US DOT and EU regulations, which dictate compensation.
Mar 8, 20264 min
Regulatory
Delta Faces Potential DOT Fine Over Atlanta Tarmac Delays
Delta Air Lines faces a potential multi-million-dollar DOT fine after a storm at its Atlanta hub allegedly caused extensive tarmac delays for passengers.
Mar 8, 20265 min
Regulatory