World Nov 13 High airfares may become new norm as jet fuel costs soar, says Asia-Pacific airline industry chief By Associated Press
World Nov 05 What happens when airlines receive bomb threats? Hundreds of airline passengers in Europe had their flights diverted or given military escorts this week after a series of bomb threats that officials have said were malicious hoaxes. By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Mark Carlson, Menelaos Hadjicostis, 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 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 17 Flight cancellations pile up after storms dump snow in the Midwest and head east By Emilie Megnien, Rio Yamat, Associated Press Thousands of flights are canceled or delayed one day after powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and disrupted thousands of others. Continue reading