air travel

A transport safety bill passed in the House of Representatives is drawing criticism from Democrats that could block agencies from using flight data to help locate privately owned jets. Aircraft Data Used To Identify Private Jets According to a report by Politico on Sunday, lawmakers argue that the...

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees will miss their first paycheck after disagreements between lawmakers on both sides of the aisle over the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) funding led to a shutdown of the agency. DHS Shutdown Nears A Month The partial government...

Joby Aviation Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) has revealed it has begun testing the production version of its upcoming air taxi amid a partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Production Version Of Air Taxi Revealed In an official statement on Wednesday, the company revealed that the air taxi...

Lawmakers are reportedly open to allocating funds under President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, meant for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) amid a partial government shutdown. Republicans And...

The ongoing U.S.-Iran war has resulted in travel disruptions across the globe as several countries in the Middle East have announced airspace closures. Here's how airlines reacted. Delta, United Cancel Flights Delta Airlines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) announced on Sunday that it was suspending its flight...

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) has pledged a $1 billion investment in the Miami International Airport to build a new three-level concourse D extension, facilitating larger aircraft. Breaking Ground In 2027 In an official statement released by the airline on Wednesday, American outlined...

Ahead of United Airlines Holdings Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:UAL) fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday, here's what you need to know about what's driving the company's news cycle. Q4 Estimates According to analyst estimates, UAL is expected to report an EPS of $2.93-$3.05 per share. Analyst consensus also...

Iran has reopened its airspace following a closure that lasted five hours as tensions brew between Tehran and Washington amid a crackdown on protestors against the current government. Airspace Closure Disrupts Flights The authorities had initially announced on Wednesday that the Airspace would be...

Budget flight carrier Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:FLYYQ) is reportedly planning to reduce its workforce and cut capacity by over 25% YoY amid ongoing financial woes. A Shift To Focus On Spirit's Strongest Markets The reduction comes as CEO Dave Davis, in an internal document obtained by...

Delta Airlines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) and United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) are facing a proposed class action lawsuit filed in a Federal Court in Brooklyn, New York, by passengers over "windowless" window seats. Passengers Paid Extra To Sit Near The Window The plaintiffs claim that they paid the...

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) has announced that all passengers will be required to keep portable chargers in plain sight when in use for safety reasons. What Happened: The airline announced the change in policy, which would go into effect on May 28, 2025, as it tries to curtail incidents...

JetBlue Airways Corp (NASDAQ:JBLU) is reportedly in talks with United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) over a partnership between the two companies. What Happened: The New York-based airline is seeking partnerships with other airlines in the U.S. after talks of an alliance with American Airlines...

United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) said it will roll back its flight operations this summer as the company readies itself for a decline in air travel. What Happened: In a full-year forecast released by the company, United Airlines announced it will cut its flight schedule by 4% starting in...

A recent survey reveals that travelers are increasingly considering the type of aircraft before booking flights. This behavioral change comes amid growing concerns about aircraft safety, despite a new MIT study showing that flying is becoming safer by the decade. What Happened: According to a...

In a significant leap towards sustainable aviation, GE Aerospace by General Electric (NYSE:GE) is developing a hybrid electric engine, aiming to power narrow-body jets by the mid-2020s. What Happened: GE Aerospace is working with NASA on a project to integrate electric motors or generators into a...