Southwest Airlines plans to start assigning seats, breaking with a 50-year tradition
Southwest Airlines plans to drop its tradition of more than 50 years and start assigning seats and selling premium seating for customers who want more legroom.
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JetBlue and Spirit are ending their $3.8 billion merger plan after a federal judge blocked the deal
JetBlue and Spirit Airlines are ending their proposed $3.8 billion merger after a federal judge blocked the deal, ruling it would hurt competition. JetBlue said Monday that even though both...
With merger scuttled, South Florida-based Spirit Airlines faces an uncertain future. Is bankruptcy a possibility?
What's next for Spirit Airlines, now that it won't be merging with JetBlue? Some Wall Street analysts are starting to raise the possibility of bankruptcy. Spirit Airlines stock fell again...
Ready, set, travel: The holiday rush to the airports and highways is underway
Holiday travel is expected to hit its peak right around now. Airlines are confident they can handle the crowds, but it could come down to the weather. Transportation Secretary Pete...
Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving
Millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving holiday. The busiest days to fly will be Tuesday and Wednesday as well as...
Biden administration takes on JetBlue as its fight against industry consolidation goes to court
The Biden administration’s fight against consolidation in the airline industry will be tested Tuesday with lawyers for JetBlue Airways and the Justice Department squaring off in court over its acquisition...