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Elliott Capital has acquired nearly a $2 billion stake in Southwest Airlines, seeking to replace top management and align the airline more closely with major competitors such as American Airlines and JetBlue by introducing charges for bags and basic economy fares. In response, Southwest Airlines has adopted a 'shareholder rights plan,' commonly known as a 'poison pill,' designed to make any takeover attempt prohibitively expensive, according to an SEC filing. This move is expected to lead to litigation.
On July 2, 2024, a video surfaced showing a passenger lodged in an overhead bin during severe turbulence on Air Europa's flight 45 from Madrid to Montevideo. The Boeing 787-9 encountered the turbulence while cruising above the Atlantic Ocean. Video footage captured inside the cabin shows crew members assisting the passenger out of the bin once the turbulence subsided.
A video showing a Delta flight attendant threatening to have a passenger’s children taken away by the government has recently gone viral, amassing millions of views. However, this incident is not new; it originally occurred on April 23, 2017. The situation arose shortly after the widely publicized David Dao incident on United Airlines, heightening sensitivities around passenger treatment.
As a cruise writer with over two decades of experience, I often encounter the question: "What is the best location for a cabin on a cruise ship?"
The 2023 North American Airfield Equipment Condition and Powerplant Report provides insight into the current state-of-good-repair for airside equipment currently in operation. The data was collected through an industry survey targeting both commercial and general aviation airport leaders during the first quarter of 2023. This effort was led by Airport Business staff, who also conducted follow-up interviews with some survey participants.