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LONG BEACH, CA - JetBlue unveiled the next evolution of its now-hostile takeover plans for Spirit Airlines. Under the new move, JetBlue plans to make the Spirit Airlines board actually fly Spirit Airlines.

JetBlue unveils next phase of hostile takeover plan: forcing Frontier board to acutally fly Spirit

by Lee BallouMay 23, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - The Transportation Security Administration has revealed its plans to deal with what's likely to be one of the busiest summers for travel in many years. Under the new program, the agency plans to hire 3 more people in total across the entire system.

TSA announces plans to deal with summer travel rush: looks to hire 3 more people – in total

by Lee BallouMay 21, 2022May 21, 2022

ORLANDO, FL - As American Airlines faced widespread flight cancelations and delays resulting from crippling computer issues, another airline delayed a few of its own flights in a show of solidarity for its beleaguered competitor.

Airline delays a few flights in a show of solidarity with competitor

by Lee BallouMay 20, 2022May 6, 2022

FORTH WORTH, TX - Capital One X, the bank’s premium card, launched its first lounge in busy Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, but its second location has some scratching their heads.

Capital One Adds New Lounge In a Very Unexpected Airport

by Kyle StewartMay 19, 2022May 10, 2022

CHICAGO, IL - It's been just over 5 years since United Airlines last drug a passenger off a flight and the company is looking to commemorate the infamous incident known as "bumpgate" that saw Dr. David Dao drug off a flight after getting involuntarily bumped.

United Airlines realizes it’s been 5 years since passenger last dragged off plane; plans to commemorate event

by Lee BallouMay 18, 2022May 7, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - Airports across the country remain on high alert as the country remembers it's been 58 days since the last Ted Cruz travel freakout. As staff prepares for the next potential incident the mood is one of vigilance.

It’s been 58 days since last Ted Cruz travel freakout; airports on high alert

by Lee BallouMay 17, 2022May 6, 2022

LONG BEACH, CA - JetBlue Airways issued its last and final offer in its now hostile effort to take over Spirit Airlines. Under the terms of the revised offer, JetBlue's CEO will throw in his renowned Garbage Pail Kids collection from the mid-eighties.

JetBlue CEO offers to throw in his Garbage Pail Kids collection in last ditch bid for Spirit

by Lee BallouMay 16, 2022May 16, 2022

Have you ever had your pilot die while in the air? It could happen to you! Prior planning prevents poor performance so here are five practical tips to land your plane if your pilot dies.

5 practical tips to land a plane if your pilot dies mid-flight

by Lee BallouMay 14, 2022May 13, 2022

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - Middle Eastern air carrier Saudia Airlines announced today it will add golf simulators to several A380 aircraft it just purchased as part of a promotional activity in support of the new Saudi golf tour.

Saudia Airlines Adds Golf Simulators to Recently Acquired A380s in Support of New Saudi Golf Tour

by Anson HowardMay 13, 2022May 9, 2022

DALLAS, TX - Recently, the popular no-frills airline Southwest unveiled plans to add long-awaited power outlets to its fleet of Boeing jets. However, shortly after the announcement technical specifications of the retrofit were leaked, revealing the plan is actually just to use one long extension cord draped throughout the cabin.

Southwest’s plans to add charging outlets to flights revealed to actually just be a couple of long extension cords

by Lee BallouMay 12, 2022