Economy May 02 After Spirit Airlines shutdown, how passengers can get home and get refunds 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
Nation Apr 30 Watch 6:01 Rising fuel costs put budget airlines under pressure as Spirit faces bankruptcy 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… By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig
World Apr 30 1st direct U.S.-Venezuela commercial flight in 7 years lands in Caracas 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. By Associated Press
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
Mar 30 Watch 6:26 TSA workers finally paid after 44 days, but challenges continue By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz After 44 days of working without pay, TSA workers are finally receiving back pay. But many say damage has already been done, and some are still calling out sick or struggling to catch up on bills. William Brangham discussed more… Continue watching
Mar 30 Airport bottlenecks ease as TSA workers get paid, but DHS shutdown continues By Josh Funk, John Seewer, Associated Press Weary travelers hope the overdue paychecks will end the hours-long waits in security at several major U.S. airports. Continue reading