Delta Hikes Starting Wages to $19 an Hour, Gives Employees 5% Raises
Delta said it would increase starting wages for frontline workers and give 5% raises to employees across the board as the carrier continues to make record profits.
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Alaska Reports Strong Quarter Fueled by Business Travel Surge
Despite taking a hit from the Max 9 grounding, Alaska Airlines saw an uptick in travel demand, fueled by a full return of business travel.
United Airlines Comes Out Strong Despite Delivery Delays, FAA Oversight
United reported a strong first quarter, even as it faces an FAA safety review, Boeing delivery delays and rising tensions in the Middle East.
Senators Call for ‘Detailed’ Investigation Into Boeing Following Whistleblower Report
Boeing faces increasing pressure from Washington to reform its safety and manufacturing protocols after allegations of problems with the structural integrity of the 787 and 777 became public.
Alaska Airlines Resumes Flights After IT Issue
Alaska paused nationwide departures after discovering an issue when performing an upgrade to its system that calculates weight and balance. The ground stop expired at 11:30 a.m. ET.
United Airlines Takes $200 Million Hit From Boeing Max 9 Grounding
United is making some adjustments to its long-term fleet plans after the FAA placed production constraints on Boeing.
DOT Teams Up With State Attorney Generals to Investigate Airline Consumer Violations
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the partnership would fast-track the process for resolving passenger complaints.
American Airlines Pilots’ Union Raises Concerns Over ‘Spike’ in Safety Incidents
The pilots’ union is alleging that American is compromising on safety protocols. The union said it has raised these concerns and the response from management has been “encouraging.”
Aircraft Diverted and Airspace Restricted as Iran Launches Attack on Israel
Airlines have halted service to Tel Aviv as tensions in the Middle East escalate due to Iran’s drone attack on Israel.
American Airlines CEO Made $31.4 Million in 2023
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom received his highest pay in 2023 since he was appointed to the top spot in 2022.