JetBlue-Spirit $3.8 Billion Merger Blocked by Judge
The decision is the first time a major U.S. airline merger has been blocked in nearly 20 years.
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U.S. Winter Weather Travel Disruption: Cancellations Mount at NYC and DC Airports
Severe winter weather continues to hamper air travel in the U.S., and with another Arctic blast due later in the week, travelers can expect to see more disruptions.
U.S. Flight Cancellations Climb Amid Severe Winter Weather, Boeing Max 9 Issues
The latest set of cancellations and delays caused by an arctic blast come as travelers have already faced disruptions due to the 737-9 grounding and severe weather that afflicted much of the U.S. on Tuesday.
Alaska Cancels 737 Max 9 Flights Through Saturday as It Awaits FAA Approval for Inspections
Alaska initially expected cancellations to last through at least mid-week, but a recent FAA pause on inspections has made it unclear when the Boeing 737 Max 9 can go back into service.
Boeing CEO Says 737 Max 9 Issues Are ‘Our Mistake’
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun acknowledged the fallout from the Alaska Airlines jet that suddenly lost a door plug mid-air during a company-wide meeting on Tuesday.
FAA Pauses Boeing 737 Max 9 Inspections, Unclear When Planes Can Return to Service
Given the further delay in inspections of the Boeing 737 Max 9, it’s increasingly unlikely that the aircraft will be able to return to service mid-week.
New Questions Raised About Missing Bolts on Alaska 737 Max 9
The NTSB's latest findings come as United and Alaska reported some loose hardware in their initial inspections of the Boeing 737 Max 9s.
JetBlue Names Joanna Geraghty as CEO, First Woman to Lead a Major U.S. Airline
Joanna Geraghty will become CEO in an industry that has historically had men make up the vast majority of the C-suite.
A Breakdown of Carriers That Operate the Boeing 737 Max 9
The Boeing 737 Max 9 is one of the least popular aircraft in the 737 Max family, but some carriers, like United and Alaska, operate a significant number.
FAA Says Airlines Can Begin Inspecting Boeing 737 Max 9 Planes
The FAA gave airlines the greenlight to begin inspecting affected Boeing 737 Max 9s, but the planes will remain grounded until operators complete all inspections.