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American Airlines Tweaks Bag Fees and Distinguishes Basic Economy
business2 days ago

American Airlines Tweaks Bag Fees and Distinguishes Basic Economy

American Airlines is updating its checked-bag fees and further differentiating Basic Economy from Main Cabin. For tickets booked on or after April 9, the first checked bag costs $50 at the airport ($45 if prepaid online), the second bag $60 (prepay $55), and the third bag $200; Basic Economy tickets purchased on or after May 18 will carry higher first/second-bag charges in most markets (first bag $55, $50 prepaid; second bag $65, $60 prepaid), with select South America markets priced at $70 for the first bag. Previous fees apply to tickets bought before these dates. The changes also accompany Basic Economy seat selection and boarding rules, while AAdvantage status members and eligible premium or military travelers retain certain complimentary bag benefits.

via American Airlines|
#airline-industry#american-airlines#baggage-fees
JetBlue raises bag fees to offset higher jet fuel costs
business11 days ago

JetBlue raises bag fees to offset higher jet fuel costs

JetBlue has increased checked-bag fees to help offset higher jet-fuel costs driven by Middle East tensions, with the first bag costing at least $39 and the second bag at least $59 (plus a $10 surcharge for bags checked within 24 hours of departure). The carrier says fee adjustments help manage rising costs while keeping base fares competitive. Industry pressures show fuel costs pushing prices higher, with United noting fare increases and JetBlue's own fares climbing—same-day fares up 16.2% to $368 and later-April fares up 24% to $286.

via CBS News|
#airline-industry#baggage-fees#business
Delta halts Congress-specific airport services as TSA shutdown bites travel
business17 days ago

Delta halts Congress-specific airport services as TSA shutdown bites travel

Delta Air Lines will temporarily suspend specialty services for members of Congress at airports—such as expedited screening, escorts, and dedicated desks—because the ongoing government shutdown has strained resources after TSA workers went unpaid. With TSA callout rates rising and security lines lengthening nationwide, airlines are urging Congress to fund TSA/CBP to avoid further travel disruptions; unions report financial hardship among TSA workers, and some airports have seen unusually high absence rates. ICE has been deployed to assist at airports as the industry navigates the shutdown.

via NBC News|
#airline-industry#business#congress
Gulf crisis could lift airfares, airline chiefs warn
travel20 days ago

Gulf crisis could lift airfares, airline chiefs warn

Amid the Middle East/Gulf crisis, airline chiefs say fares could rise as higher fuel costs and pricing algorithms bite, though overall travel demand remains resilient; Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary expects disruptions to last only a few weeks and jet fuel to stay secure if the war ends quickly, EasyJet’s Kenton Jarvis foresees fare increases driven by supply and demand rather than surcharges, and IATA head Willie Walsh says demand will shift rather than collapse, leaving travellers with potential bargains as supply tightens and markets adjust.

via The Independent|
#airline-industry#easyjet#michael-oleary
Southwest Exits O’Hare and Dulles, Reconfiguring Its DC-Chicago Network
travel27 days ago

Southwest Exits O’Hare and Dulles, Reconfiguring Its DC-Chicago Network

Southwest Airlines will stop flying to and from Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles on June 4 as part of a network refinement, though it will still operate from Chicago Midway and other DC airports. The carrier says the region won’t face major changes in flight options, with 81 Chicago-location flights from MDW and 271 flights to 79 destinations from the two DC airports combined; frontline employees at O’Hare and Dulles will have bid options for openings at other airports.

via New York Post|
#airline-industry#airports#ohare-international-airport
Spirit Airlines wins creditor deal to exit bankruptcy as a leaner, independent carrier
business1 month ago

Spirit Airlines wins creditor deal to exit bankruptcy as a leaner, independent carrier

Spirit Airlines has struck a creditor agreement to exit bankruptcy later this spring or early summer, shrinking into a leaner, independent carrier after selling assets and cutting staff. The plan aims to slash debt and operating costs, with nearly 40% fewer flights and seats planned for this summer, preserving competition and keeping fares lower after previous merger attempts with Frontier and JetBlue fell through.

via CNN|
#airline-industry#bankruptcy#business
United Airlines refines MileagePlus rules to boost cardholder benefits
business1 month ago

United Airlines refines MileagePlus rules to boost cardholder benefits

United Airlines is overhauling its MileagePlus loyalty program to reward co-branded cardholders, offering at least 10% off award flights booked with miles (rising to at least 15% for Premier elites with a co-branded card), while cardholders will earn double miles per dollar on flights. Basic-economy earning will be restricted, and starting April 2, travelers on the cheapest fares will need a co-branded card to earn miles. The changes reflect a broader industry shift to tie perks and earnings to credit-card relationships, as airlines seek to monetize loyalty, lock in high-spending travelers, and push back against softer fares. Aimed at rewarding cardholders over budget flyers, the move aligns United with rivals like Delta and American.

via Chicago Tribune|
#airline-industry#business#credit-cards
Unions Push for Leadership Change at American Airlines as CEO Faces No-Confidence Vote
business2 months ago

Unions Push for Leadership Change at American Airlines as CEO Faces No-Confidence Vote

American Airlines flight attendants' union APFA voted unanimously no confidence in CEO Robert Isom, citing leadership failures, weak post-pandemic performance, and a strategy that has fallen behind rivals, with the Allied Pilots Association weighing a similar move. The unions demand accountability and leadership changes, while American defends its 2026 plan to improve customer experience and profitability and notes a 2024 contract with flight attendants; loyalty program members will also receive free Wi‑Fi on flights.

via WFAA|
#airline-industry#american-airlines#business
transportation2 months ago

Southwest 2.0 Delivers a Bold Turnaround

An opinion piece lauds Southwest's 18-month overhaul—rolled out with assigned seating, Extra Legroom, bag-fee changes, a new ops system, six interline partners, and broader distribution—saying the execution was flawless, boosted on-time performance and 2026 guidance (EPS at least $4; unit revenue up), and signals a successful transformation from the post-2022 meltdown to a more efficient, modern airline.

via Cranky Flier|
#airline-industry#on-time-performance#seating-assignments
Assigned seating debuts at Southwest, drawing cheers and grumbles
business2 months ago

Assigned seating debuts at Southwest, drawing cheers and grumbles

Southwest Airlines started enforcing assigned seating for the first time in decades, introducing eight boarding groups and new seat options while phasing out open seating. The rollout drew mixed reactions: some travelers praised the predictability and family-friendly aspects, while others grappled with glitches in the new system and longer preflight processes, signaling a broader industry shift toward monetizing cabin choices and premium seating.

via Yahoo News UK|
#airline-industry#assigned-seating#boarding-process
Winter Storm Triggers Widespread U.S. Flight Cancellations as Airlines Waive Fees
business2 months ago

Winter Storm Triggers Widespread U.S. Flight Cancellations as Airlines Waive Fees

A massive U.S. winter storm prompted airlines to cancel more than 1,300 flights over Friday and Saturday, with Dallas Fort Worth and Dallas Love Field among the hardest hit. Major carriers including American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United are waiving change fees, cancellation penalties, and fare differences for tickets to/from more than 40 airports to ease disruption, as forecasts warn of heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain and bitter cold across the region.

via CNBC|
#airline-industry#business#fare-waivers