Nation Aug 14 Quick-thinking controller helps 2 planes with same flight number avoid possible disaster By Josh Funk, Associated Press
World Jul 10 Man partly sucked out of broken window on flight from Greece was pulled back by passengers The incident happened on a morning flight from the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki to Memmingen, near Munich, which was operated by Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air. By Costas Kantouris, Associated Press
Economy May 02 After Spirit Airlines shutdown, how passengers can get home and get refunds If you’ve been snagged in Spirit Airlines' now-defunct flight schedule, here are some things to know on how to get home, and get whole. By Sally Ho, Associated Press
Economy May 02 Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ceases operations immediately Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. By Aamer Madhani, Rio Yamat, Jeff Amy, Mike Catalini, Associated Press
Economy May 01 Trump says a 'final proposal' to rescue Spirit Airlines is under consideration Speaking to reporters before departing the White House for Florida, Trump emphasized that a deal to rescue the financially strapped airline remained under review. The president did not provide details but said an announcement could come as soon as later… By Michelle L. Price, Rio Yamat, Associated Press
Apr 30 Watch 6:01 Rising fuel costs put budget airlines under pressure as Spirit faces bankruptcy By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig As the war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring, several U.S. budget airlines are asking the federal government for a $2.5 billion lifeline. The appeal comes as Spirit Airlines faces potential bankruptcy and is negotiating separately for a $500… Continue watching
Apr 30 1st direct U.S.-Venezuela commercial flight in 7 years lands in Caracas By Associated Press The resumption of a nonstop commercial flight between the two countries comes months after the U.S. capture of then President Nicolás Maduro in a stunning nighttime raid on his residence in Caracas in early January. Continue reading
Apr 25 What to know if your flight is canceled as jet fuel costs rise By Rio Yamat, Associated Press With airlines worldwide canceling flights as the war in the Middle East strains jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices, here's what to know if your flight is canceled. Continue reading
Apr 16 What lagging jet fuel supplies could mean for airlines and travelers By Mae Anderson, Cathy Bussewitz, Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn't start flowing again soon — meaning higher airfares and flight cancellations as the… Continue reading
Apr 07 As jet fuel costs soar, Delta joins growing list of U.S. airlines raising checked bag fees By Rio Yamat, Associated Press Delta Air Lines announced Tuesday it is raising checked baggage fees, part of a broader wave of U.S. carriers responding to higher jet fuel prices tied to the war in the Middle East. Continue reading