United, JetBlue Hike Bag Fees as Mideast Crisis Spikes Fuel
United and JetBlue are raising baggage fees by up to $10 as soaring jet fuel prices, driven by Middle East conflict, add millions to operating costs.
Apr 4, 20265 min
Business
United, JetBlue Raise Bag Fees Amid Surging Geopolitical Fuel Costs
United and JetBlue raised checked bag fees by up to $10, citing an 80-95% surge in jet fuel costs from the Strait of Hormuz geopolitical conflict.
Apr 3, 20264 min
Business
Airlines & OEMs Face Lawsuits Over Toxic Bleed Air Fumes
Airlines and manufacturers face a growing wave of lawsuits over toxic cabin air, with Boeing now targeted in a $40 million passenger injury claim.
Mar 21, 20265 min
Safety
JetBlue Seizes Top Spot at Fort Lauderdale with Major Expansion
JetBlue is expanding significantly at FLL, becoming the airport's top carrier as Spirit Airlines reduces capacity amid its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Mar 14, 20265 min
Airlines
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
FAA Briefly Grounds All JetBlue Flights After System Outage
JetBlue flights were briefly grounded nationwide at the airline's request after a system outage, causing temporary but widespread operational disruptions.
Mar 10, 20264 min
Technology