United Airlines is having major operational difficulties with a computer system that helps determine the weight and balance of a departing aircraft. The airline is preventing all of its departures from taking off. Flights already in the air are not affected by the computer problems. Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images WASHINGTON …
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The FAA has announced a ground stop impacting all United Airlines flights destined for Chicago and numerous other major hubs around the U.S. According to an alert on the FAA’s website, all United Airlines flights destined for Chicago have been halted at their departing airports. Airports in Denver, Newark, Houston, and San Francisco are also impacted by the ground stops, …
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Bringing the most state-of-the-art aircraft to the Pacific Northwest To support Alaska’s transformation, we’re establishing a 787-9 hub in Seattle that will deploy as many as 17 787s across our global network. In addition to our existing 737 pilot base, we will open a new pilot base to support 787 operations beginning next spring. We currently have four Dreamliners in …
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A sample of Alaska Airlines’ new livery for its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Source: Alaska Airlines: Alaska Airlines is starting flights from Seattle to London and Reykjavik, Iceland, next May, adding to its global expansion following its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines last year. Alaska plans to fly daily between Seattle and London’s Heathrow Airport on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, in a bet on both business …
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United Airlines pilot declares mayday after takeoff Boston 25 News A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing last week at Dulles after the pilot reported engine failure CNN United flight declares ‘mayday’ with engine failure after takeoff from D.C. NBC News United Airlines flight carrying 200+ passengers declares “Mayday” shortly after takeoff WJLA United Airlines flight declares mayday The Hill Source link
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United Airline flight attendants picketed outside Terminal B at Logan Airport Thursday morning seeking a new contract. John Tlumacki | Boston Globe | Getty Images United Airlines flight attendants voted down a new labor contract that called for immediate raises of at least 26% and other quality-of-life improvements, their union said Tuesday. The flight attendants’ last raise was in 2020. …
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Facebook Tweet Email Link Reuters — Spirit Airlines said on Monday that it will furlough about 270 pilots while demoting another 140, as the cash-strapped budget carrier looks to scale down its workforce to match a downsized schedule. The furloughs will go into effect on November 1, while designation downgrades for captains will take place on October 1, the company …
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A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 taxis at Los Angeles International Airport after arriving from Boston on September 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images Spirit Airlines said Monday that it will furlough 270 pilots this fall as the carrier prepares for a smaller off-season schedule to try to find its financial footing. …
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A major credit card issuer has just added American Airlines as a transfer partner. Citi on Sunday announced the launch of 1:1 transfers from its ThankYou Rewards program to American’s AAdvantage loyalty program for three of the rewards cards in its lineup. The move has made Citi the only card issuer with direct transfers to American, one of the three …
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