DALLAS (AP) — With the federal government and a Senate committee looking into the dragging of a man off a United Express flight, airlines are beginning to speak up against any effort to bar them from overselling flights. The CEO of Delta Air Lines called overbooking “a valid business process.” …
Delta is bringing free meals back to economy class on some long U.S. flights after dropping them years ago to save money. Delta said Thursday it will start serving meals to all passengers on 12 long-haul routes over the next several weeks. Airlines took away free sandwiches and similar fare …
Rising fuel and labor costs, plus fewer seats, equals ticket prices headed skyward. After years of bargain fares and low fuel prices, U.S. airlines are likely to follow the lead of the second-largest carrier and curb growth next year in a tried-and-true effort to boost ticket prices. Delta Air Lines Inc. will …
LINTHICUM, Md. (AP) — Victor DaRosa stands under a scorching afternoon sun, loading bags onto a jet heading to Detroit. As each suitcase climbs up the conveyor belt into the plane, a small computer verifies that it actually belongs on that flight. If one bag didn’t, a red light would …
DALLAS (AP) — Most restrictions on flights between the U.S. and Mexico will lift on Sunday, a change expected to bring more options and possibly lower prices for travelers. American, Delta and Southwest have already announced that they will offer new flights across the border later this year. United is …
DALLAS (AP) — Airlines used to give discounts to passengers who were traveling to a relative’s funeral, but those days are just about gone. Now buying a ticket to attend a funeral or visit a relative in the hospital is no different than last-minute travel plans for any other reason. …
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Compared with their checkered track record, major airlines are enjoying boom times. Planes are full, and jet fuel is still much cheaper than it was last year. The four biggest U.S. carriers just reported a collective second-quarter profit of $3.9 billion. And yet investors seem …
NEW YORK (AP) — Fliers facing extremely long airport security lines this spring and summer might want to consider becoming members of the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck, an expedited screening program that can speed travelers through the checkpoint. Q: What is PreCheck? A: The program allows previously vetted fliers to …
It’s much better to sell most of the cushy seats up front, if possible, according to the carriers’ math. Airline miles junkies typically have one goal for their large mileage balances: Swilling Champagne in first class while jetting across an ocean for free. Only rookies burn miles on such things as …
HAVANA (AP) — The United States and Cuba will sign an agreement next week to resume commercial air traffic for the first time in five decades, starting the clock on dozens of new flights operating daily by next fall, U.S. officials said Friday. U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx is scheduled …
NEW YORK (AP) — After 15 years of near austerity, U.S. airlines are restoring some small perks for passengers crammed into coach. Don’t expect ample legroom or free checked bags. But fliers will find improved snacks, a larger selection of free movies and — on a few select routes — …
NEW YORK (AP) — Delta won’t let you check your pets as baggage next year. Starting in March, bigger animals will have to fly on Delta’s cargo service. That’s typically pricier than checking pets as baggage. It can also be less convenient since the pet may not be shipped with …