American Airlines boosts pilot contract offer by $1 billion after United deal
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the airline will match pay rates at rivals. U.S. News
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Alaska Airlines reopens renovated D Concourse Lounge in Seattle
The airline welcomed back members and guests to its popular D Concourse Lounge on June 21 with 50% more seating and improved amenities; other major projects on the horizon Breaking Travel News | News
United Airlines CEO expresses concern over competing carriers crossing Russia
Competing airlines flying over Russia is a big issue, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told reporters on the sidelines of an aviation conference in Istanbul. Breaking Travel News | News
Now Boarding: Why airlines are turning to bigger planes to beat airport congestion
On this episode of “Now Boarding,” CNBC discusses how airlines are turning to bigger planes as airport congestion and a pilot shortage limit new flights. U.S. News
Justice Department sues to block JetBlue merger with Spirit Airlines
The Justice Department on Tuesday filed a lawsuit to block JetBlue’s proposed merger with Spirit Airlines. ABC News: Top Stories
United Airlines CEO warns travelers will face more Southwest-style ‘meltdowns’ from rivals
“You can’t run your airline like it’s 2019 or you will fail,” United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal
American Airlines scheduling glitch allows pilots to drop thousands of July flights
American said it was aware of a scheduling glitch that allowed pilots to drop thousands of July flights. U.S. News
Frontier sweetens offer for Spirit Airlines merger as shareholder vote looms
Frontier Airlines sweetened its offer to combine with fellow budget carrier Spirit Airlines, that airline said late Friday, less than a week before Spirit shareholders are set to vote on the deal. U.S. News
American Airlines plans customer tours of Boeing 737 Max and pilot calls to boost confidence in jets
American Airlines is planning to give customers a chance to view the Boeing 737 Max before it flies commercially U.S. News
Airlines should start hearing back about their bailout applications by Friday, Mnuchin says
Major airlines last Friday, including Delta, JetBlue, American, United and Spirit, said they had applied for federal aid aimed at covering payroll. U.S. News