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Aviation, telecom again at odds over 5G

by Matt Levin
Nov 24, 2022
Airlines and manufacturers say they need more time to retrofit planes to prevent the cell technology from interfering with altimeters.
An airplane flies over a cellular tower disguised as a palm tree as it prepares to land at Los Angeles International Airport.
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Pilot contract negotiations go south at major airlines

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Nov 3, 2022
This week, pilots at both American and United Airlines rejected tentative contract deals, and Delta pilots voted to authorize a strike if negotiations break down.
Delta Airlines pilots picketing for a new contract in September 2022. Their union recently voted to authorize a strike if contract negotiations break down.
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Up, up, and away: Airfare ascends 43% in a year

by Samantha Fields
Oct 13, 2022
A lot of people want to fly, and airlines have fewer seats to sell.
Increased passenger demand and staffing shortages are partially to blame for the surge in air travel costs.
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Business travel is coming back, but it looks different

by Matt Levin
Jul 21, 2022
Airlines are benefiting from the return of business travel, but for how long?
Business travel revenue is rebounding for airlines. Zoom is a competitor, though.
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Staffing shortages are contributing to a chaotic summer air travel season

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jul 5, 2022
The aviation industry’s troubles come down to three problems, one analyst says: capacity, captains and cancellations.
Delta Air Lines pilots picket at Los Angeles International Airport on June 30. The airline industry has been struggling with staffing shortages as demand soars to near pre-pandemic levels.
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American is ending service at 4 airports as airlines scramble to hire staff

by Samantha Fields
Jun 22, 2022
The carrier is canceling regional routes in Ohio, New York and Iowa. Losing an airline can be tough on a city and its economy.
Early in the pandemic, airlines offered pilots early retirement, "and now they're finding themselves short-staffed," said David Slotnick of The Points Guy website.
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Airlines might be banking on your premium seat upgrade

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Jun 7, 2022
Would you pay an additional $60 for extra legroom? Airlines are betting that you just might.
Carriers hope travelers will pay up for a little more comfort.
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Airports unveil big renovations just as summer travel ramps up

by Kristin Schwab
May 26, 2022
And they're investing heavily in public art and public space.
The water fountain in Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport reportedly cost $1 million and puts on a show with lights and music every 15 minutes.
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One year after launching, a new airline expands as the industry faces headwinds

by David Brancaccio and Erika Soderstrom
May 4, 2022
Starting any business is a big deal. Starting a business during a pandemic is bold, especially if that business is an airline.
Avelo Airlines takes off with its first flight between Burbank and Santa Rosa at Hollywood Burbank Airport.
Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Avelo Air
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As Delta starts to offer flight attendants pay during boarding, will other airlines follow?

by Samantha Fields
Apr 28, 2022
Boarding passengers has become especially difficult during the pandemic.
Delta is the first domestic airline company to offer pay to flight attendants during the boarding process.
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