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United Airlines will make changes for people with wheelchairs after a government investigation

United Airlines is making changes for passengers with wheelchairs after a government investigation into a complaint by a disability-rights advocate.

United flights resume after nationwide halt, FAA says

United Airlines says a software update caused a glitch that briefly prevented its flights nationwide from taking off.

United flight attendants picket at Orlando International Airport for scheduling fix, staffing

Dozens of United Airlines flight attendants picketed in a push for what they called long-overdue changes with carrier.

Investigators say miscommunication between pilots caused United plane to drop near ocean's surface

Federal investigators say that miscommunication between pilots led to a United Airlines plane diving within 748 feet of the oceanโ€™s surface shortly after takeoff from Hawaii in December.

American Airlines rides travel boom to $1.3 billion profit in the second quarter as fuel prices drop

American Airlines reported a $1.3 billion profit for the second quarter, continuing the run of strong results from the nation's airlines.

United Airlines says it made $1 billion in the second quarter and sees strong remainder of 2023

United Airlines is reporting a profit of more than $1 billion for the first part of the peak summer travel season.

United Airlines agrees to give union pilots big pay raises

United Airlines and its pilots' union say they have a deal on a new labor contract.

United Airlines gets a handle on canceled flights, the CEO outlines how to prevent another meltdown

Air travel is getting a bit easier, thanks to a break in storms that have pummeled the East Coast.

Passengers were stuck because United Airlines canceled their flights. The CEO took a private plane

The CEO of United Airlines is apologizing for jumping on a private plane this week while thousands of his airline's customers were stranded because their flights got canceled.

Was your flight canceled due to bad weather? What you need to know about rebooking, refunds and more

Hundreds of thousands of air travelers are facing potential flight cancellations and delays this weekend, the peak of summer travel, as thunderstorms threaten the East Coast, West Coast and points in between.

Was your flight canceled amid bad weather? What you need to know about rebooking, refunds and more

Hundreds of thousands of air travelers are facing potential flight cancellations and delays this weekend, the peak of summer travel, as thunderstorms threaten the East Coast, West Coast and points in between.

Airline delays and cancellations are bad. Ahead of the holiday weekend, theyโ€™re getting worse

By late Wednesday afternoon, about 4,800 flights have been delayed in the U.S., according to FlightAware.

Travelers endure another day of airport agony. One airline has by far the most cancellations

Air travelers are dealing with another day of widespread flight disruptions, even though the weather has been better along much of the East Coast.

Marlon Wayans cited after luggage dispute with United worker at Denver airport

Comedian and actor Marlon Wayans was cited for disturbing the peace after a dispute he says he had last week with a United Airlines employee over carry-on luggage at the Denver airport.

United pilots to picket; airline unions press for higher pay

The peak summer travel season is almost here, and pilots are stepping up their pressure on major airlines for new contracts that will include higher pay.

United plans to hire 15,000, adding to surge in airline jobs

The hiring sign is out at United Airlines.

After weak start to year, airlines expect profitable summer

Most U.S. airlines lost money in the first quarter, traditionally the weakest time of year for travel, but they are all eagerly looking ahead to a summer of full planes and high fares.

United Airlines loses $194 million but sees 2Q turnaround

United Airlines has reported a loss for the first quarter.

Airline stocks shares fall on American's so-so 1Q outlook

Shares of airlines have fallen after American issued a lackluster first-quarter outlook and said profit could be below Wall Street expectations.

Man accused of trying to open jetโ€™s door, attacking crew

Federal prosecutors say a Massachusetts man tried to open an airlinerโ€™s emergency door on a cross-country flight from Los Angeles to Boston and then tried to stab a flight attendant in the neck with a broken metal spoon.

In โ€˜junk feeโ€™ fight, US details airline family seating rules

The government is rolling out a new โ€œdashboardโ€ that lets travelers see which which airlines let families with young children sit together on flights at no extra cost.

Feds probe United plane's December dip near ocean off Hawaii

Federal investigators are seeking more information about an incident in which a United Airlines plane dropped to within about 800 feet of the ocean surface after taking off from Hawaii.

Orlando-bound flight clipped by another United jetliner at New Jersey airport

An Orlando-bound flight was struck by another airplane at a New Jersey airport.

United Airlines CEO warns travelers more disruptions ahead

The CEO of United Airlines says it could be another rocky year for air travelers.

United Airlines posts $843 million profit, bullish on 2023

United Airlines has reported a bigger fourth-quarter profit and higher revenue than Wall Street expected.

United places huge order with Boeing to replace aging planes

United Airlines is making waves with a huge order for new planes.

American Airlines posts $483 million profit for late summer

American Airlines is reporting a $483 million profit for the third quarter, as planes were mostly full and fares were higher over the hectic summer months.

United Airlines reaps $942 million profit on strong summer

United Airlines has reported a $942 million profit for the third quarter after a strong summer travel season.

United Airlines starts early on summer 2023 plans for Europe

Planes from the U.S. to Europe were packed this summer, and United Airlines figures the same thing will happen next year.

United Airlines grounds 25 planes after missed inspections

United Airlines canceled some flights this week after failing to do mandatory inspections of the front edges of 25 jets' wings.

โœˆ๏ธAirlines making the most from baggage fees

Though it's a burden for travelers, airlines have been able to stay afloat because of baggage fees.

Asian shares mostly higher after further gains on Wall St

Asian shares are mostly higher after another day of gains on Wall Street amid a deluge of news about the economy, interest rates and corporate profits.

United Airlines 2Q profit of $329M misses Wall Street target

United Airlines says its latest quarterly profit is $329 million, thanks to summer vacationers who are packing airplanes.

American offers to boost pilot pay 17% by the end of 2024

Airlines facing a pilot shortage are boosting pay.

Pilots in line for big raises amid global travel disruptions

Pilots at United Airlines are in line to get pay raises over the next 18 months.

Flight cancellations create a bad travel day across the US

Airlines are canceling more than 1,500 flights across the U.S. in one of the worst days yet in the summer travel season.

Boston urges masks as battle brews over transit rule

Boston has urged people to start wearing masks, and the Biden administration is weighing its next legal step in a court fight over the abrupt end of the national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit.

Airlines want to bring back passengers banned over masks

Remember all those thousands of passengers that airlines banned for not wearing face masks.

United Airlines loses $1.4B in 1Q, but expects profit in 2Q

United Airlines says it lost $1.38 billion in the first quarter of 2022 but it expects to return to profitability in the current three-month period as post-pandemic travel ramps back up.

Court ruling creates mishmash of transportation mask rules

A decision by a federal judge in Florida to throw out a national mask mandate in public transportation across the U.S. has created a patchwork of rules that vary by location.

Florida judge voids US mask mandate for planes, other travel

A federal judge in Florida struck down a national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit Monday, and airlines and airports swiftly began repealing their face covering requirements.

Court: Pilot, attendant will suffer under vaccine mandate

A divided federal appeals court panel in New Orleans says a pilot and a flight attendant for United Airlines will suffer โ€œirreparable harmโ€ under the airline's COVID-19 vaccine requirements.

North Carolina chosen for supersonic passenger jet plant

A Colorado-based aviation company has chosen North Carolina as the location for a new plant that will manufacture next-generation supersonic passenger jets.

Biden administration officially withdraws OSHA vaccine rule

The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements.

United posts $646 million loss, omicron casts shadow over 1Q

United Airlines lost $646 million in the last three months of 2021, and the new year doesn't look too good either.

New year brings more canceled flights for air travelers

The new year is bringing more of the same old misery that air travelers in the United States have been enduring for more than a week.

Wave of canceled flights from omicron closes out 2021

Flight cancellations surged again on the last day of 2021, with airlines blaming it on crew shortages related to the spike in COVID-19 infections.

Traveling for the holidays? Hereโ€™s how Christmas Eve flights may be impacted

More than 100 Delta and United flights have been canceled on Christmas Eve due to the rise in omicron cases, the airlines announced Thursday.

Airlines cancel flights due to COVID staffing shortages

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.

Southwest: We won't put unvaccinated workers on unpaid leave

Southwest: We won't put unvaccinated workers on unpaid leave

Southwest Airlines is backing away from a plan to put unvaccinated workers on unpaid leave.

United posts $473 million 3Q profit on federal pandemic aid

United posts $473 million 3Q profit on federal pandemic aid

United Airlines is reporting a $473 million profit for the third quarter, which covers much of the peak summer travel season.

Employer vaccine mandates convert some workers, but not all

Employer vaccine mandates convert some workers, but not all

Businesses that have announced vaccine mandates say some workers who had been on the fence have since gotten inoculated against COVID-19.

United Airlines say 97% of US employees have been vaccinated

United Airlines say 97% of US employees have been vaccinated

The vast majority of United Airlines employees are deciding to get vaccinated against COVID-19 rather than risk losing their job.

Airlines say rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales

Airlines say rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales

The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.

United lays out employee rules as vaccine requirement looms

United lays out employee rules as vaccine requirement looms

United Airlines says more than half its workers who weren't vaccinated last month have gotten the shots since the airline announced that it will require proof of vaccination.

Delta will charge unvaccinated employees $200 per month

Delta will charge unvaccinated employees $200 per month

Delta Air Lines won't force employees to get vaccinated, but it's going to make unvaccinated workers pay a $200 monthly charge.

These 3 major US airlines will not require vaccinations for workers

These 3 major US airlines will not require vaccinations for workers

Three major airlines have announced it will not mandate vaccinations for its unvaccinated workers.

COVID variant causes Southwest to lower hopes for 3Q profit

COVID variant causes Southwest to lower hopes for 3Q profit

Southwest Airlines says it no longer expects to be profitable in its third quarter.

The Latest: Connecticut: nursing home workers must get shots

The Latest: Connecticut: nursing home workers must get shots

Connecticut has become the latest state to mandate that workers in nursing homes be vaccinated against COVID-19.

United Airlines will require US employees to be vaccinated

United Airlines will require US employees to be vaccinated

United Airlines will require U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, and maybe sooner.

US airlines say COVID-19 variants aren't hurting bookings

US airlines say COVID-19 variants aren't hurting bookings

Airlines say the current rise in new cases of coronavirus aren't scaring away travelers.

United Airlines posts $434 million 2Q loss but revenue up

United Airlines posts $434 million 2Q loss but revenue up

United Airlines is reporting a loss of $434 million in the April-through-June quarter but says it will start turning a profit soon.

United sees more travel rebound, adds flights to warm spots

United sees more travel rebound, adds flights to warm spots

Airlines are adding more flights as the number of travelers continues to rise.

United orders 270 jets to replace old ones, plan for growth

United orders 270 jets to replace old ones, plan for growth

United Airlines is placing a huge order for new planes so it can replace aging ones and prepare for growth as the pandemic subsides.

Travel rebound: 2 million people go through US airports

Travel rebound: 2 million people go through US airports

The airline industryโ€™s recovery from the pandemic passed a milestone as more than 2 million people streamed through U.S. airport security checkpoints on Friday for the first time since early March 2020.

United Airlines sees a supersonic future

United Airlines sees a supersonic future

United Airlines hopes to bring back supersonic travel before the end of this decade.

United Airlines stock plunges after another big loss

United Airlines stock plunges after another big loss

United Airlines' shares have tumbled 8.5% after the company reported another big loss.

Asian shares slide after tech, bank sell-off on Wall Street

Asian shares slide after tech, bank sell-off on Wall Street

Shares have fallen in Asia after Wall Street closed lower for a second straight day, led by drops in technology companies and banks.

United loses $1.36 billion as business travel remains weak

United loses $1.36 billion as business travel remains weak

United Airlines is still losing money, and it's waiting for a turnaround in lucrative business and international travel to get it back to profitability.

2 passengers sue United Airlines over engine explosion

2 passengers sue United Airlines over engine explosion

Two passengers who were aboard a United Airlines flight that had to make an emergency landing after one of its engines blew apart in Colorado are suing the company.

United seeks to build its own diverse pipeline of pilots

United seeks to build its own diverse pipeline of pilots

United Airlines says it will train 5,000 pilots at its own academy in this decade, and it hopes that half of them will be women or people of color.

Report: Flight to Florida diverted after passenger bites manโ€™s ear

Report: Flight to Florida diverted after passenger bites manโ€™s ear

(Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)SOUTH CAROLINA โ€“ A United Airlines flight on its way to Florida was forced to land after a man bit a passengerโ€™s ear and hit several other passengers, according to a news report from The State. The State reports John Yurkovich Jr., 45, was arrested after a doctor on board on the plane eventually used a Benadryl injection to subdue the thrashing passenger. United Airlines confirmed to The State the plane was diverted โ€œdue to a disruptive passenger.โ€Several people were injured when Yurkovich began agitated after a trip to the bathroom, according to The State report. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com Strange Florida newsletter, sent every Friday.

US air travel rises to highest levels yet since pandemic hit

US air travel rises to highest levels yet since pandemic hit

(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)Across the United States, air travel is recovering more quickly from the depths of the pandemic, and it is showing up in longer airport security lines and busier traffic on airline websites. "Our last three weeks have been the best three weeks since the pandemic hit, and each week has been better than the one prior,โ€ American Airlines CEO Doug Parker said Monday. However, the airlines still have far to go before travel fully returns to pre-pandemic levels. Since the pandemic hit, air travel has picked up a few times โ€” mostly around holidays โ€” only to drop back down. The airline said people are booking leisure trips to beach and mountain destinations but business travel is still lagging.

Airline stocks rally, American cites plan to pay off loan

Airline stocks rally, American cites plan to pay off loan

FILE- This Dec. 19, 2017, file photo shows the American Airlines logo on top of the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Airline stocks rose Monday, March 8, 2021 spurred by signs that vaccine rollouts could set up a rebound in travel later this year. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)FORT WORTH, Texas โ€“ Airline stocks rose Monday, spurred by signs that vaccine rollouts could set up a rebound in travel later this year. American Airlines, meanwhile, announced plans to raise $7.5 billion by borrowing against its frequent-flyer program and using the funds to pay off a federal loan that it received nearly a year ago, in the early days of the pandemic. Shares of American Airlines ended Monday up 5%.

Airline IT provider hacked, frequent flyer data breached

Airline IT provider hacked, frequent flyer data breached

he hack of a company that manages ticket-processing and frequent-flier data for major global airlines including Star Alliance and OneWorld members has compromised the personal data of an unspecified number of travelers. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)BOSTON โ€“ The hack of a company that manages ticket-processing and frequent-flier data for major global airlines โ€” including Star Alliance and OneWorld members โ€” has compromised the personal data of an unspecified number of travelers. โ€œThe extent to which (frequent flyer alliances') individual airlines were affected varies from airline to airline,โ€ SITA said in a statement. It said Malaysia Airlines, Finnair, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific had either issued statements or reached out to frequent-flyer members about the hack. AdUnited Airlines said separately that the only customer data potentially accessed were names, frequent-flyer numbers and program status.

Exam finds multiple cracks in part of United jet's engine

Exam finds multiple cracks in part of United jet's engine

This photo provided by The National Transportation Safety Board shows the damaged engine of United Airlines Flight 328. The National Transportation Safety Board said Friday, March 5, 2021 that a microscopic exam confirmed that a fan blade that snapped off had telltale signs of fatigue tiny cracks caused by wear and tear. The National Transportation Safety Board said the blade found โ€œmultiple fatigue fracture originsโ€ on the inside surface of the hollow fan blade. The NTSB believes the failed blade then sheared off part of an adjacent fan blade. The affected planes are all used by United Airlines and by carriers in Japan and South Korea.

Fly to warmer weather: United offering $70 flights to destinations over 70 degrees

Fly to warmer weather: United offering $70 flights to destinations over 70 degrees

(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)ORLANDO, Fla. โ€“ The Sunshine State could be expecting some chilly visitors as United just rolled out an appealing winter deal. United Airlines is offering low fares on winter getaways to sunny destinations. The airline says travelers could book one-way domestic flights starting at $70, as long as their destination has an average temperature of over 70 degrees. If you see an influx of visitors, itโ€™s because United pinpointed Orlando as a wonderful warm-weather getaway. Orlando also ranks among San Francisco, Phoenix and Miami on Unitedโ€™s list of winter getaway hot spots.

Airline CEOs, Biden officials consider green-fuel breaks

Airline CEOs, Biden officials consider green-fuel breaks

Airline officials are talking to the Biden administration about support for incentives to use cleaner fuels for airplanes. United Airlines said CEO Scott Kirby asked administration officials to support incentives for sustainable aviation fuel and technology to remove carbon from the atmosphere. A United Nations aviation group has concluded that biofuels will remain a tiny source of aviation fuel for several years. Some environmentalists would prefer the Biden administration to impose tougher emissions standards on aircraft rather than create breaks for biofuels. โ€œWe stand ready to work in partnership with the Biden administration.โ€

United will pay $49 million to settle air mail fraud case

United will pay $49 million to settle air mail fraud case

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2020 file photo, United Airlines employees work at ticket counters in Terminal 1 at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. United Airlines will pay more than $49 million to settle criminal and civil accusations of defrauding the post office in the handling of international mail. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)United Airlines will pay more than $49 million to avoid criminal prosecution and settle civil charges of defrauding the U.S. Chicago-based United agreed to pay nearly $17.3 million in criminal penalties and forfeited revenue to end the criminal investigation, and separately United will pay $32.2 million in related civil penalties, according to the Justice Department. United and several other U.S. airlines trace their roots to air mail delivery contracts in the early part of the last century, and mail remains a source of revenue for them.

FAA grounds certain planes after engine blows up during United flight

FAA grounds certain planes after engine blows up during United flight

The order applies to airplanes equipped with certain Pratt & Whitney engines, which are used solely on Boeing 777s. The FAA's order applies to U.S. operators of airplanes equipped with certain Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines, which are used solely on Boeing 777s. โ€œOn Sunday, we voluntarily removed 24 Boeing 777 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney 4000 series engines from our schedule," said United spokesman David Gonzalez. The order means fan blades will need to be shipped to Pratt & Whitney for thermal acoustic imaging tests, the company said in a statement. The previous inspection interval for Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines was 6,500 flight cycles.

EXPLAINER: Why a plane's engine exploded over Denver

EXPLAINER: Why a plane's engine exploded over Denver

In this image taken from video, the engine of United Airlines Flight 328 is on fire after after experiencing "a right-engine failure" shortly after takeoff from Denver International Airport, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Denver, Colo. He said fan blade pieces โ€” including one found on a soccer field in a Denver suburb โ€” will be examined Tuesday in a Pratt & Whitney laboratory. As a result, 69 planes and another 59 in storage were grounded in the U.S., Japan and South Korea, the only countries with planes using this particular engine. The last accident-related death on a U.S. airline flight occurred in 2018, when a broken fan blade triggered an engine breakup on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737. Hours before the Denver flight, a Boeing 747 cargo plane in the Netherlands suffered an engine failure that resulted in engine parts falling to the ground.

FAA orders United to inspect Boeing 777s after engine blows apart during flight

FAA orders United to inspect Boeing 777s after engine blows apart during flight

FAA Administrator Steve Dickson identified the focus on the stepped-up inspections as hollow fan blades unique to the Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engine model and used solely on Boeing 777s. United had 24 of the planes in service; it is the only U.S. airline with the engine in its fleet, according to the FAA. In South Korea, Asiana Airlines grounded nine, seven of which were in service, and Korean Air said it grounded 16 aircraft, six of which are in service. The airline has said the plane had engine trouble after takeoff and returned to Naha. Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways will stop operating a combined 32 planes with that engine, Nikkei reported.

FAA orders United to inspect Boeing 777s after emergency

FAA orders United to inspect Boeing 777s after emergency

(Hayden Smith via AP)Federal aviation regulators are ordering United Airlines to step up inspections of all Boeing 777s equipped with the type of engine that suffered a catastrophic failure over Denver on Saturday. United said it is temporarily removing those aircraft from service, as meanwhile Boeing recommended grounding aircraft with that model engine until the Federal Aviation. Pieces of the casing of the engine, a Pratt & Whitney PW4000, rained down on suburban neighborhoods. โ€œWe are working with these regulators as they take actions while these planes are on the ground and further inspections are conducted by Pratt & Whitney," it said in a statement issued Sunday. AdUnited is the only U.S. airline with the Pratt & Whitney PW4000 in its fleet, the FAA said.

United: Small electric air taxis will zip people to airports

United: Small electric air taxis will zip people to airports

United Airlines says it could be using small electric-powered aircraft to take customers to the airport within a few years. United said Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, that it will buy up to 200 small aircraft capable of helicopter-style takeoffs and landings from startup Archer. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)CHICAGO โ€“ United Airlines said Wednesday it will buy up to 200 small electric air taxis to help customers in urban areas get to the airport. United estimated the air taxis could shuttle people from Hollywood to Los Angeles International Airport at about half the carbon emissions per passenger. Chicago-based United portrayed the move as part of a broader plan to invest in technology behind cleaner modes of air travel.

United Airlines shares lose altitude after weak 1Q forecast

United Airlines shares lose altitude after weak 1Q forecast

FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2020, file photo, a United Airlines airplane takes off over another United plane on the runway at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco. United also gave a slightly more pessimistic first-quarter outlook than rival Delta Air Lines did just last week. The January-through-March period is a slow time for air travel even in normal years, but United said first-quarter revenue will be down 65% to 70% from a year ago. That prediction was five points worse than Delta forecast and implied no real improvement over Unitedโ€™s fourth quarter. Except for around Thanksgiving and Christmas, U.S. air travel has stubbornly remained down more than 60% from a year earlier.

Asian stocks sink after China coronavirus resurgence

Asian stocks sink after China coronavirus resurgence

Asian stock markets retreated Friday after a resurgence of coronavirus infections in China and a rise in cases in Southeast Asia. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)TOKYO โ€“ Asian stock markets retreated Friday after a resurgence of coronavirus infections in China and a rise in cases in Southeast Asia. South Korea advanced. Optimism about the rollout of coronavirus vaccines was dented by a spike in infections in China, where the disease had been under control. The Kospi in South Korea, where the increase in virus cases has slowed, advanced 0.5% to 3,179.49.

United Airlines posts $1.9 billion loss in pandemic-laden 4Q

United Airlines posts $1.9 billion loss in pandemic-laden 4Q

FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2020, file photo, a United Airlines airplane takes off over another United plane on the runway at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco. United lost $7.1 billion in 2020, an amount exceeded only in 2005, when bankruptcy-related costs pushed the company to a $21 billion loss. That was worse than the $6.62 per share loss predicted, on average, by 19 analysts in a FactSet survey. Revenue tumbled to $3.41 billion, nearly matching the $3.42 billion that was forecast by analysts. Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc. rose 1% to $45.18 in regular trading before the financial results were released.

Man lives in restricted area of Chicago Oโ€™Hare airport for 3 months

Man lives in restricted area of Chicago Oโ€™Hare airport for 3 months

All rights reserved)FILE - In this June 25, 2020, file photo, rows of United Airlines check-in counters at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago are unoccupied amid the coronavirus pandemic. Heโ€™s been living in the Chicago Oโ€™Hare International Airport for the past three months. So, the 36-year-old decided to stay at the airport, inside the security zone, until he was caught Saturday. Apparently, two United Airlines employees confronted him and asked to see his work ID, which had been reported stolen by an airport operations manager. Now heโ€™s charged with felony criminal trespass to a restricted area of an airport and theft.

American Airlines is grounding emotional-support animals

American Airlines is grounding emotional-support animals

(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)DALLAS โ€“ American Airlines is banning emotional-support animals in a move that will force most owners to pay extra if they want their pets to travel with them. The airline said Tuesday that it will allow animals in the cabin free of charge only if they are trained service dogs. The U.S. Transportation Department cleared the way for the crackdown against companion animals last month. Jessica Tyler, Americanโ€™s president of cargo, said the rules will help passengers with service animals and protect employees on planes and in airports. The number of passengers flying with companion animals grew rapidly in recent years, with some saying the animals helped them overcome anxiety and other issues.

Senate investigators fault FAA over Boeing jet, safety

Senate investigators fault FAA over Boeing jet, safety

In a report released Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 the Senate Commerce Committee also said the FAA continues to retaliate against whistleblowers. In a report released Friday, the Senate Commerce Committee also said the FAA continues to retaliate against whistleblowers. Both grew out of concern about the agency's approval of the Boeing Max. The Senate report, however, criticized a key part of the FAA review. It said that Boeing โ€œinappropriately influenced" FAA testing of pilot-reaction time to a nose-down pitch of the plane.

CDC investigates death of man who had COVID-19 symptoms on Orlando flight

CDC investigates death of man who had COVID-19 symptoms on Orlando flight

NEW ORLEANS โ€“ United Airlines has given information about other passengers to federal health officials after a man who possibly had coronavirus-like symptoms died shortly after being on a flight, the airline said Friday. The coast-to-coast flight took off Monday from Orlando, Florida and was diverted to New Orleans because the man experienced a medical emergency on board. The passenger had filled out a form before the flight saying he had not tested positive for COVID-19 and had no symptoms of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, according to the airline. United said the CDC did not specify the manโ€™s cause of death, and United does not know whether it was COVID-19. The plane was bound from Orlando, Florida, to Los Angeles, but made an emergency landing in New Orleans.

US tightens definition of service animals allowed on planes

US tightens definition of service animals allowed on planes

The Transportation Department issued a final rule Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, covering service animals. It decided that only dogs can fly as service animals, and companions that passengers use for emotional support don't count. The number of animals on planes took off several years ago, and a cottage industry grew around providing papers, doctor's notes and even dog vests for support animals. Delta Air Lines says it carried about 250,000 animals including service dogs in 2017 and about 600,000 last year. The Transportation Department stood by an earlier decision to prohibit airlines from banning entire dog breeds as service animals.

United Airlines offering free COVID-19 test on select routes

United Airlines offering free COVID-19 test on select routes

All rights reserved)United Airlines is going to offer free coronavirus tests to passengers ahead of their flights. United is calling the plan a pilot program, for now, and says it can essentially guarantee that everyone on board is COVID-19 negative. For now, United will test people flying from Newarkโ€™s airport to Londonโ€™s Heathrow. People flying into the UK will still face a mandatory 14-day quarantine. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6โ€ฒs coronavirus newsletter and go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

Tourists return to Hawaii amid ever-changing pandemic rules

Tourists return to Hawaii amid ever-changing pandemic rules

Coronavirus weary residents and struggling business owners in Hawaii will be watching closely as tourists begin to return to the islands on Thursday without having to self-quarantine upon arrival. The new testing program is an effort to stem the devastating downturn the pandemic has had on Hawaiiโ€™s tourism-based economy. But gaps in the pre-travel testing program coupled with increasing cases of COVID-19 across the U.S. have raised questions about whether Hawaii is ready to safely welcome back vacationers. David Ige on Wednesday to talk about a new restaurant debit card that will give some unemployed Hawaii residents a $500 to spend at local restaurants over the next 60 days. โ€œThis second test upon arrival to Hawaii island will provide an extra layer of protection for our community," said Big Island Mayor Harry Kim in a statement Monday.

Asian shares mixed amid 2nd wave coronavirus, election fears

Asian shares mixed amid 2nd wave coronavirus, election fears

Asian shares were mixed on Friday as investors weighed concerns about the U.S. presidential election and an economic stimulus package, on top of fears of flaring outbreaks of coronavirus. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)BEIJING โ€“ Asian shares were mixed on Friday as investors weighed concerns about the U.S. presidential election and an economic stimulus package, on top of fears of flaring outbreaks of coronavirus. Investors are also looking ahead to the release of data on the Chinese economy next week. Coronavirus infections are rising in Europe, prompting governments in France and Britain to impose new measures to contain the outbreak. Stocks have been mostly climbing this month, but have pulled back this week as ongoing talks between Democrats and Republicans on an economic stimulus package have foundered.

United loses $1.8 billion, aims to shift focus to recovery

United loses $1.8 billion, aims to shift focus to recovery

Empty ticketing counters are seen in Terminal 1 at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. United Airlines, which furloughed 13,000 employees this month, is expected to report a large third-quarter loss as the coronavirus pandemic continues to batter air travel. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

United loses $1.8 billion, aims to shift focus to recovery

United loses $1.8 billion, aims to shift focus to recovery

United Airlines, which furloughed 13,000 employees this month, is expected to report a large third-quarter loss as the coronavirus pandemic continues to batter air travel. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)United Airlines financial hole grew deeper over the summer as a modest recovery in air travel slowed down, pushing the carrier to a loss of $1.84 billion in the typically strong third quarter. The results from United, and those issued a day earlier by Delta Air Lines, reinforced the damage that the pandemic is doing to a major industry. Seven months into the worst of the coronavirus impact in the U.S., air travel remains down 65% from a year ago. United, Delta and American rely on business and international travelers for much of their revenue.

Asian stocks follow Wall St lower as stimulus hopes fade

Asian stocks follow Wall St lower as stimulus hopes fade

Stocks are pulling slightly higher in the early going on Wall Street, Wednesday, Oct. 14, as investors pore over another batch of earnings reports from big U.S. companies. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)Asian stocks followed Wall Street lower on Thursday as hopes U.S. leaders will agree on a new economic stimulus before the Nov. 3 presidential election faded. The Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.1% to 3,337.51 and the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo fell 0.5% to 23,517.63. On Wall Street, companies that rely on consumer spending, banks and technology and communication stocks bore the brunt of the selling. Wells Fargo dropped 6% after its earnings were lower than Wall Street expected.

CEO says Southwest needs union pay cuts to avoid furloughs

CEO says Southwest needs union pay cuts to avoid furloughs

DALLAS โ€“ Southwest Airlines will cut pay for nonunion workers in January and says union workers must also accept less pay or face furloughs next year as the pandemic continues to hammer the airline business. Southwest will negotiate similar cuts from union workers, who represent about 85% of the workforce. Southwest Airlines Co. had about 61,000 employees in June but at least 4,200 agreed to leave. All the carriers are lobbying Congress and the White House for another $25 billion in taxpayer money to pay workers for the next six months. Southwest flight attendants began contract negotiations in late 2018, long before the pandemic.

Congress takes another run at airline bailout; fate unclear

Congress takes another run at airline bailout; fate unclear

Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged the airlines to delay those furloughs while Congress tries to approve the money. United Airlines, which started to furlough 13,000 workers, will undo the furloughs โ€œonce Congress has passed legislation ... but they need to act quickly,โ€ said spokesman Frank Benenati. The airlines and their unions are seeking more taxpayer money to prevent furloughs through next March. Congress approved $25 billion in payroll aid six months ago in hopes that the travel industry might be stronger by fall. While Congress works on the matter, โ€œthe airline industry must delay these devastating job cuts,โ€ she said.

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