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Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday that it would charge $35 per checked bag, and $45 per second, with the exception of certain elite customers. This ends the airline's policy of free luggage. Southwest announced in March that it would charge some customers for the "bags Fly Free" policy, and look for ways to increase its profits. Southwest Airlines was the only major U.S. airline that allowed its customers to check two bags for free. The airline will continue to give two free checked baggage to customers who have the A-List Preferred status or pay the highest premium fares. Customers who have...

The tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed on April 2, and the pauses in some cases, have created uncertainty among companies around the world. Some of these companies have withdrawn or stopped giving financial guidance. This is a list that includes companies who have taken such steps: AUTOS & TRANSPORTATION AUTINS GROUP A UK-based company that sells car components delayed its release of market guidance for the month of April, citing uncertainty due to U.S. Tariffs. CUMMINS The U.S. truck engine maker withdrawn its annual forecast on 5 May. Ford The U.S. automaker suspended its annual guidance May 5 after...

United Airlines' flight attendants have tentatively agreed to a new contract with the airline, according to their union. The Association of Flight Attendants - CWA, which represents United Airlines' flight attendants, stated that the agreement provides an industry-leading compensation package and retroactive pay. It was also noted that the agreement would result in a 40% financial gain for flight attendants within the first year of their new contract. United's cabin staff, who filed for federal mediator in 2023, demanded a two-digit increase in base pay, higher pay for all time spent at work, including time on the grounds, retroactive payment,...

Two U.S. Senators called for the Justice Department to prosecute Boeing on Friday in a criminal case stemming two fatal 737 MAX accidents, and reject a tentative agreement that would have allowed the planemaker avoid pleading guilt. "DOJ should not sign an agreement with Boeing to avoid prosecution, which would allow Boeing to evade responsibility for its failed corporate cultures and any illegal behaviors that have resulted in fatal consequences," wrote Democratic senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal. Any deal between DOJ & Boeing that allows the company and its executive to escape accountability would be a grave mistake. Boeing...

A lawyer for the families of some victims said that the U.S. Justice Department must take Boeing to court in a criminal case arising from two deadly 737 MAX accidents and should reject any tentative agreement to let the planemaker avoid prosecution. In a letter sent to the Justice Department, seen by on Thursday, lawyer Paul Cassell stated that it would be an injustice to allow Boeing to avoid a trial or plea of guilty. "Any further concessions made to Boeing in this case would be completely inappropriate." This is the most deadly corporate crime in U.S. History. As found...

Safran, the chief of an engine manufacturer and a key Boeing supplier, said that after years of uncertainty about setbacks with its 737 MAX jet passenger plane, U.S. aircraft maker Boeing has returned to a "dynamic" production profiling. Safran CEO Olivier Andries said at a meeting that the production of the benchmark narrow body jet is almost 38 per month. This is the limit imposed by U.S. authorities after a door plug blew out on an Alaska Airlines plane last year. Doug Ackerman, Vice President of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Quality, told reporters Tuesday that the planemaker anticipates stabilizing 737 MAX...

Media outlets in the United States reported that Qatar has given the United States a 747 jetliner and asked its Air Force to find a quick upgrade to use it as a replacement for Air Force One. The New York Times reported that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had accepted the $400-million Boeing jet, and asked the U.S. Air Force how it could be upgraded quickly to serve as President Donald Trump's personal plane. Legal experts have questioned whether the scope of Gift laws From foreign governments that are aiming to stop corruption and improper influences. Democrats They have also...

On Wednesday, major airline CEOs called on Congress for billions of dollars to fund the modernization of the United States' outdated air traffic control system. They said it was "failing Americans." Air traffic control problems at the Federal Aviation Administration have been brewing for years. A series of high-profile accidents, near misses and the deadly crash of an aircraft in January have all contributed to this. American Airlines regional jet Public alarm prompted new calls to action In a letter sent together, airline executives pointed to recent failures at Newark Airport. They also said that the FAA’s technology was "wildly...

The Brazilian airline Gol announced on Tuesday that a U.S. Court had approved its Chapter 11 restructuring plan, clearing the way for them to emerge from bankruptcy protection on 6 June. The Brazilian carrier filed for bankruptcy in the United States early in 2024, as it was struggling with high debt, a drop in traffic caused by the COVID-19 epidemic, and delays in Boeing aircraft delivery. Gol's Sao Paulo traded shares closed Tuesday's session up over 12%. They outperformed the Bovespa index which rose 0.3%. The airline said that it will convene a meeting of shareholders at the end the...

The acting director of Transportation Security Administration stated on Tuesday that the agency had not ruled out the possibility of considering a plan for privatization, while defending the proposed reduction in screening officers. Why it's important Some Republican Senators want to privatize an agency created by Congress following the September 11th attacks. KEY QUOTE Ha McNeill, acting TSA administrator, said that "nothing is off-the-table" at a hearing of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee. We're willing to discuss new privatization schemes if they make sense. Airports may choose to privatize, while others do not. She said that since the new rules...

Sean Duffy, Transportation Secretary, said that the U.S. Department of Transportation would announce Tuesday it will be implementing temporary flight cuts at Newark following meetings with major U.S. Airlines to address the impact of congestion. Duffy, a CNBC reporter, said that the Federal Aviation Administration will announce a revised schedule for Newark in order to reduce congestion. The airport has had to deal with a series of chaotic equipment failures, runway construction issues and staffing problems. "We have a structure that determines how many flights we can depart per hour." Duffy explained that we have a schedule for delayed takeoffs....

Federal Aviation Administration reported that the Newark facility, which handles air traffic in the city, lost radio frequencies on Monday for two seconds. This is the latest in an ongoing series of problems with telecoms. Around 11:35 am, the incident took place. The FAA reported that all aircraft were safely separated at 1535 GMT (1535 ET). These incidents are a reminder of the aging infrastructure in air traffic control and follow Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. This month's proposal was made earlier Spending billions of dollars over the next 3 to 4 years to fix it. Newark air traffic was also...

Qatar's offer of a Boeing 747-8 to President Trump is "normal" between allies, said Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Tuesday during an economic forum in Doha. Al Thani dismissed Qatar's attempts to influence its key ally after U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer presented a bill Monday that would prohibit any foreign aircraft from operating as Air Force One - the plane that transports U.S. President. Al Thani stated, "I hope the United States views Qatar as a trustworthy partner in diplomacy who does not try to buy influence." Trump dismissed ethical concerns by saying that...

Qatar Airways, a state-owned company, announced on Monday that it had posted a record annual net profit for 2024, ending March 31. This was up by 28% compared to the previous year. The company also expects a strong demand in the future. The demand from the Gulf has defied global slowdown. Regional airlines report steady bookings, even though trade tensions, currency fluctuations and recession fears are weighing on key Western markets. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, CEO of the company, said that the company has established strategic partnerships with other companies in the industry, enabling it to remain "agile" despite the ever-changing...

Celebi of Turkey, which is a provider of airport ground handling services in India, has filed a lawsuit against New Delhi for its decision to revoke the clearance. Celebi argues that New Delhi cited "vague" concerns about national security without any reasoning. In the interest of "national security", the Indian government revoked Celebi’s security clearance on Thursday, amid growing anger among Indians over Turkey's position on Pakistan during the India-Pakistan Conflict. Celebi Airport Services India asked the Delhi High Court, in a filing dated May 16, to overturn the decision. The company argued that it would have a negative impact...

Air India has asked Indian officials to stop IndiGo's leasing deal with Turkish Airlines. They cited business impacts as well as concerns about security sparked by Istanbul’s support of Pakistan. Indians are canceling holidays due to the growing anger of Indians against Turkey's position on Pakistan during the India-Pakistan Conflict. Celebi is a Turkish ground handling services firm that was denied security clearance by the Indian government, citing national safety. IndiGo, since 2023, has a leasing agreement with Turkish Airlines. Turkish Airlines has provided IndiGo with two planes, pilots, and crew for the New Delhi and Mumbai to Istanbul routes....

Sources from maritime unions and maritime sources confirmed on Thursday that 200 seafarers stuck aboard 15 ships for weeks near the port of Ras-Isa in Yemen are now preparing to unload their cargoes and depart thanks to a truce agreement between Houthi militias and the U.S. Officials from the maritime sector said that the threat level for shipping was still high, given the Houthis' declaration that Israeli assets were open to attack, and the associated risks to shipping in general. In the past, ships with no connection to Israel were targeted and there was no guarantee of safe passage. On...

Archbishop Anastasios, head of the Orthodox Church of Albania, died at a hospital in Athens at the age of 95 on Saturday, the church announced. Anastasios played a crucial role in reviving the church in Albania, an independent branch of the Eastern Orthodox Church, after being chosen to lead it in 1992 following the fall of the communist routine which had actually ruled the Muslim-majority nation for decades. Anastasios was admitted to a health center in Tirana with influenza in early December however his condition shabby and he was airlifted to Athens to be dealt with at Evangelismos Health center....

Boeing resumed screening for its longdelayed 777X widebody jet on Thursday, with the first flight because the U.S. planemaker grounded the test fleet in August due to the failure of an essential engine mounting structure. The grounding came simply 5 weeks after it had actually begun accreditation flights for the 777-9 with authorities from the U.S. aviation regulator onboard. Federal Air travel Administration personnel were not on board for Thursday's flight, according to the company. The 777X is the successor to Boeing's 777, among the most commercially effective long-haul airliners. The business initially prepared to provide the very first 777X...

Concerns about conflict in the Middle East have prompted worldwide airlines to suspend flights to the area or to avoid afflicted airspace. Below are some of the airlines that have actually suspended services to and from the area: AEGEAN AIRLINES The Greek airline in August cancelled flights to and from Beirut until March 29. AIR ALGERIE The Algerian airline has suspended flights to and from Lebanon until further notice, it stated on Aug. 1. AIR ARABIA The United Arab Emirates carrier will resume flights to Beirut on Jan. 9. AIRBALTIC Latvia's airBaltic has cancelled flights to and from Tel ....

Concerns about conflict in the Middle East have actually triggered worldwide airline companies to suspend flights to the region or to prevent afflicted airspace. Below are a few of the airline companies that have suspended services to and from the area: AEGEAN AIRLINES The Greek airline company has actually cancelled flights to and from Beirut until March 29. AIR ALGERIE The Algerian airline company has actually suspended flights to and from Lebanon till additional notice. AIR ARABIA The United Arab Emirates carrier will resume flights to Beirut on Jan. 9. AIRBALTIC Latvia's airBaltic has cancelled flights to and from Tel...

An Indian government panel has actually turned down an airline market proposition for air travel fuel to be brought under the combined Goods and Services Tax (GST), the financing minister stated after a meeting of the panel on Saturday. Currently, state governments select how to tax aviation turbine fuel (ATF). Airlines have actually been lobbying to include it in the GST program so the levy is the very same nationwide, however state authorities have actually opposed that, fearing they might lose income. States do not desire ATF to be brought under GST much like gas and diesel, federal Financing Minister...

Turkish Airlines has actually resumed flights from Istanbul to Beirut after a more than twomonth suspension prompted by dispute in the Middle East, Turkey's stateowned Anadolu news agency reported on Tuesday. The airline company, Turkey's flag carrier, suspended flights to Beirut on Sept. 21 amidst the conflict between Israel and the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group. The 2 sides concurred a. ceasefire recently, though both accuse the other of infractions. Anadolu said the airline prepared one flight daily in the. first stage, rising to two daily flights on Friday. It stated. there would then be 4 everyday flights from Dec. 11...

Iran Air on Tuesday resumed flights in between Mashhad in the northeast of the nation and Dammam in Saudi Arabia after a 9 year hiatus, the Iranian Trainee News Agency (ISNA) reported, in a sign of enhancing relations in between the Middle Eastern competitors. The resumption breaks the ice for Saudi Arabia's Shi'ite minority to go to the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, Iran's second most populous city. A deputy from Iran's embassy, the representative of Iran Air and representatives from Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Air travel invited getting here travelers in Dammam and stressed the need to...