NEW YORK — First, the bad news. Users of credit cards that accrue airline miles and points toward various travel perks are likely to find their balances won’t take them as far this summer. As jet fuel prices have jumped during the Iran war, so have the cost of airline tickets and fees for checking … Read more
LAS VEGAS — Allegiant Air said Wednesday it has completed its purchase of Sun Country Airlines, finalizing a deal that combines two low-cost carriers at a turbulent time for the budget airline industry following the recent shutdown of rival Spirit Airlines. Las Vegas-based Allegiant said the transaction closed after receiving required regulatory and shareholder approvals. … Read more
The policy’s effect on the global temperature would be undetectable while making air travel more expensive. Source link
It’s not just Spirit Airlines struggling with rising fuel costs. All of the “big four” carriers, such as American, Delta, United and Southwest, reported a strong first quarter. But most of their gains were offset by the price of fueling their planes. Al Root, an associate editor at Barron’s, joins “The Daily Report” to discuss. … Read more
As many Americans plan their summer vacations, airfares are taking off. Airline ticket prices have jumped because of higher oil and jet fuel costs stemming from the Iran war. With prices likely to stay elevated, aviation experts urged consumers to move quickly to lock in their travel plans. “If you haven’t booked for this summer, get … Read more
There’s no economic justification for the government to save Spirit Airlines. Source link
LAS VEGAS — The German company that owns Lufthansa Airlines and other European carriers said Tuesday that it would cut 20,000 short-haul flights through October as the Iran war drives up oil prices and deepens worries that some countries may run low on jet fuel. The Lufthansa Group said the cancellation of less profitable routes, … Read more
Wellington, New Zealand — Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers. Air New Zealand will soon offer a solution that involves climbing into a triple-tier bunk bed wearing special socks. The airline will open bookings for four-hour stints in the Skynest sleep pods and says they will … Read more
ATLANTA — Regardless of politics or destination, passengers at Atlanta’s airport were unified by one desire Saturday — it’s time to pay Transportation Security Administration employees. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport — one of the world’s busiest airports — is a machine for moving people. But the shutdown is clogging TSA checkpoints that screen passengers and … Read more
More TSA workers call out sick as airline CEOs urge Congress to fund DHS – CBS News Watch CBS News Travelers are facing long lines and delays at airports across the U.S. as a partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security drags on. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more on the … Read more