Articles tagged “southwest airlines”

Airlines

Allegiant Flight Attendants Agree ‘Game-Changer’ Labor Deal, Wages to Rise up to 41.2% 

Union bosses have said the agreement sets a new benchmark for U.S. flight attendants across the industry.

Allegiant Flight Attendants Agree ‘Game-Changer’ Labor Deal, Wages to Rise up to 41.2% 

Airlines

United Flight Attendants Picket at U.S., U.K. Airports as Contract Negotiations Stall

United flight attendants are the latest to express their frustrations over stagnant pay and taxing work conditions.

United Flight Attendants Picket at U.S., U.K. Airports as Contract Negotiations Stall

Airlines

Delta to Split Boarding Process Into 8 Numbered Zones

Starting May 1, Delta said it plans to use zones, numbered one through eight, to make the boarding process more intuitive for its customers.

Delta to Split Boarding Process Into 8 Numbered Zones

Airlines

Here’s How the 2024 Solar Eclipse Will Impact Air Travel

The solar eclipse will have a minimal impact on air travel, but airlines are operating a slew of flights that will give flyers a special view of the once-in-a-lifetime event.

Here’s How the 2024 Solar Eclipse Will Impact Air Travel

Airlines

United Airlines Appoints Estee Lauder Exec to Board as Industry Tries to Increase Gender Diversity

The airline industry has been trying to diversify boards and executive teams as it tries to shed its predominantly male image.

United Airlines Appoints Estee Lauder Exec to Board as Industry Tries to Increase Gender Diversity

Airlines

United Airlines Asks Pilots to Take Unpaid Time Off Due to Boeing Delivery Delays

The unpaid time off is the latest instance of how delivery and certification issues with Boeing’s aircraft are impacting airlines’ operations.

United Airlines Asks Pilots to Take Unpaid Time Off Due to Boeing Delivery Delays

Airlines

Southwest Airlines Acquires Jet Fuel Startup Saffire Renewables

Southwest Airlines is developing its own ecosystem for renewable jet fuel, meant to provide more guaranteed access as production is scaled.

Southwest Airlines Acquires Jet Fuel Startup Saffire Renewables

Airlines

Southwest Is No Longer a Low-Fare Airline, Ryanair CEO Says

Michael O'Leary says Southwest's all-inclusive fares are a sign that the airline has lost its 'passion' for low-cost travel.

Southwest Is No Longer a Low-Fare Airline, Ryanair CEO Says

Tourism

The Solar Eclipse Tourists Gather in April

Today's podcast looks at solar eclipse tourism, slower pilot hiring in the U.S., and the latest most expensive hotel in Dubai.

The Solar Eclipse Tourists Gather in April

Airlines

Airline Job Growth to Stall — Or Even Fall, Execs Say

After years of record hiring, job growth in the airline industry may finally slow down.

Airline Job Growth to Stall — Or Even Fall, Execs Say