The budget carrier filed for fresh bankruptcy protection months after emerging from a Chapter 11 reorganization. The airline said it plans to keep flying as usual during the restructuring process.
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Trump administration unveils a plan to modernize the air traffic control system
The transportation secretary announced a far-reaching plan to drastically overhaul the current technology used by thousands of controllers responsible for guiding planes in and out of airports.
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Stocks sink again, as Trump doubles down on tariffs
Trump has long boasted about the market’s performance under him. But now he seems to have other priorities.
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2 bodies found in JetBlue plane’s landing gear compartment at a Florida airport
The bodies were located in the wheel well area at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. It’s the second time over the past month that a body has been found in the wheel well of an airplane.
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Is climate change making turbulence worse?
Today we’re taking a look at what causes in-flight turbulence and how rising temperatures might be making your flight bumpier.
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Air travel has gone to the dogs — literally. Here’s what to know about BARK Air
BARK Air says it built its experience “dog first,” offering perks like puppucchinos and pheromone blankets. It’s flying between New York and LA or London and plans to add more routes soon.
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With flyers more distracted than ever, United rolls out a rebooted safety video
United Airlines is releasing a new safety video for the first time in years. The refresh comes as airlines struggle to hold the attention of passengers who are distracted by screens of their own.
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Taking on junk fees is popular. But can it win Biden more voters?
President Biden is expected to highlight his push to cap junk fees in his State of the Union address, for a second year in a row. It’s a theme he plans to take on the campaign trail.
