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United Airlines has raised concerns with the Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding Alaska Airlines' proposed acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. In a filing, United disclosed a conversation with the Deputy General Counsel at the DOT to avoid any improper ex parte communication over an active matter before the department. United declined to comment further on the matter.
JetBlue is currently facing significant challenges. The airline has transformed into a smaller version of a fee-based legacy carrier, sacrificing much of its competitive edge. As a result, it is now struggling financially and attempting to fend off activist investor Carl Icahn.
RGN Premium has announced that it will not pursue a direct approach as traditionally defined. The announcement was made on August 29, 2024, and the content is exclusively available to active members.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a new safety alert for multi-engine pilots dealing with partial engine failures. The alert highlights the necessity of promptly feathering the affected engine’s propeller before its rpm drops below the critical threshold where start locks engage.
JetBlue is set to reduce its service at Washington's National Airport this winter, one of only three U.S. airports with legally limited flight numbers, facilitating profitability.
A man was arrested at Santiago airport on Tuesday after causing significant damage to the American Airlines check-in area. The individual, reportedly of Haitian descent, had purchased a ticket to Miami, only to discover upon arrival that the ticket was fraudulent.
Air France has taken a 20% ownership stake in Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), which will transition from the Star Alliance to SkyTeam on September 1. In a bid to attract customers from competing alliances, SAS EuroBonus is offering a status match.
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 prototype aircraft successfully completed its second test flight at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California, on Aug. 26.
After 23 days of rallying and peaceful picketing, workers at Tiger Palace Casino in Bhairahawa, Lumbini, Nepal, have negotiated an agreement with management that ensures fair compensation and reinstatement of their jobs. This resolution, reached on August 16, came after repeated failed negotiations and mediation attempts, including by the Labour Office in Butwal. The outcome demonstrates the workers’ resolve in standing up for their rights. Workers are members of the Casino Workers Union (CWU), affiliated with the Nepal Tourism, Hotel, Restaurant, Casino and Allied Workers...
United Auto Workers (UAW) union leaders continued their efforts in April and May to organize workers from traditionally nonunion plants, with mixed results. At Mercedes-Benz's large plant in Vance, Alabama, nearly 600 more workers voted against UAW control than for it.
A new ILO report titled “Violence and Harassment in the World of Work: Trade Union Initiatives, Strategies and Negotiations Since the Adoption of the Convention on Violence and Harassment (No. 190) and Its Recommendation (No. 206), 2019” spotlights several initiatives by UNI and its affiliates to combat violence and harassment in workplaces.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report on the July 26 fatal Pilatus PC12-47E accident in Wyoming. The report corroborates earlier findings that the single-engine turboprop, with seven individuals on board including the owner-pilot, crashed following an apparent loss of autopilot function and subsequent loss of control.
Seattle, Washington, and Taipei, Taiwan – August 16, 2024 – Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines’ inaugural flight to Seattle, its third U.S. gateway after Los Angeles and San Francisco, touched down to a water cannon salute at 4:15 pm today. With the launch of nonstop flights from Seattle to Taipei, STARLUX’s expanded transpacific routes reaffirm its dedication to growing its U.S. network. With its arrival at the hub of partner Alaska Airlines, STARLUX further enables seamless connectivity from more than 100 cities to Seattle and onward to Taipei and 23 Asian...
Wreckage and human remains from a plane crash that occurred 17 years ago were discovered in Lake Huron earlier this month, according to Michigan State Police.
Gaming workers at Evolution in Georgia, a Swedish-owned online gambling company, have been on hunger strike for more than a week as the company refuses all attempts to engage with their union, EVO.
Health workers, faculty, and non-teaching staff from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) protested against the Manila City Government’s Mandatory Health Permit Ordinance. The demonstrators opposed the ordinance, which mandates workers to obtain government-issued health permits to continue their employment. Their stance was supported by various labor unions, educational institutions, and health organizations demanding the ordinance’s immediate repeal.
A Ukrainian air force F-16 fighter jet was destroyed in a crash on Monday, just weeks after the country received the American-made aircraft, The Wall Street Journal reported.
A guest at a Hyatt all-inclusive resort reportedly drank excessively, leading to the entire party being cut off from alcohol for the day. One member of the affected group shared their experience, stating, "A person in our party got a bit too drunk and was escorted to her room. We were informed after that it meant that we were all cut off from alcohol for that entire day." The individual expressed frustration over the policy, particularly since their trip was part of a wedding package.
A passenger at the gate area of a Delta flight captured a photo of a woman preparing to board for Detroit, accompanied by a large dog and four carry-on items.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued its final report today on the fatal crash of a Vietnam War-era Bell UH-1B helicopter in West Virginia on June 22, 2022. The report attributes the accident to inadequate inspection procedures by the operator, Marpat Aviation, and insufficient oversight by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The crash resulted in the deaths of all six occupants when the UH-1B “Huey” struck power lines during an attempted forced landing following a loss of engine power.