JetBlue Wins Spirit's LaGuardia Slots With $58.5M Bid
JetBlue acquired Spirit's LaGuardia Airport slots for $58.5 million, securing 12 daily round-trip flights through the bankruptcy process.
Jul 21, 20266 min
Airlines
Spirit Airlines Auctions LGA Slots, Fleet in SDNY Sale
Spirit Airlines is holding a critical asset auction on July 9, 2026, offering 22 LaGuardia slot pairs, Airbus aircraft, and its loyalty program.
Jul 9, 20263 min
Business
FAA Extends NY Airport Slot Waivers Through October 2027
The FAA has extended slot usage waivers at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark through 2027, citing persistent air traffic control staffing shortages.
Jun 20, 20264 min
Regulatory
JetBlue Closes Newark Bases, Expands Fort Lauderdale Hub
JetBlue will close its Newark and LaGuardia operational bases this fall, shifting capacity to Fort Lauderdale following the collapse of Spirit Airlines.
Jun 19, 20264 min
Airlines
Delta Air Lines Faces Cancellations After FAA Ground Delays
Delta Air Lines canceled hundreds of flights following FAA Ground Delay Programs at LGA and ATL triggered by severe thunderstorms and ATC staffing gaps.
Jun 16, 20263 min
Airlines
FAA Targets Spirit Airlines Slots for LCC Auction at LGA
The FAA seeks to auction 22 Spirit Airlines slots at LaGuardia to a low-cost carrier to preserve market competition and prevent legacy carrier dominance.
Jun 3, 20264 min
Regulatory
LaGuardia Runway Sinkhole Triggers 252 Flight Cancellations
A LaGuardia runway sinkhole caused 252 flight cancellations and 321 delays Wednesday, forcing a partial airport closure during severe weather.
May 21, 20264 min
Safety
LaGuardia Runway 4 Reopens After Fatal Air Canada Crash
LaGuardia Airport's Runway 4 has reopened after a fatal collision between an Air Canada CRJ-900 and a fire truck, as the NTSB investigates ATC error.
Mar 26, 20265 min
Safety
Air Canada CRJ-900 Collides with Vehicle at LaGuardia; Two Pilots Killed
An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 collided with an airport fire truck at LaGuardia, killing two pilots and prompting a major NTSB investigation.
Mar 24, 20265 min
Safety
Passenger Complaint Highlights Friction Over Southwest Policy Changes
A passenger complaint over carry-on rules highlights growing friction with Southwest Airlines' new policies, sparking debate on baggage rules and customer service.
Mar 10, 20263 min
Airlines