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Trump administration waives $16.7 million in fines for American Airlines over wheelchair issues

Trump administration waives $16.7 million in fines for American Airlines over wheelchair issues

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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Uber Introduces Physical Kiosks at Airports to Facilitate Ride Orders Without App

Uber Introduces Physical Kiosks at Airports to Facilitate Ride Orders Without App

Uber Introduces Physical Kiosks at Airports to Facilitate Ride Orders Without App
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Alexander Baldwin to Go Private in $2.3 Billion Deal

Alexander Baldwin to Go Private in $2.3 Billion Deal

Alexander Baldwin to Go Private in $2.3 Billion Deal
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Winter Storm Flight Collapse Leads DOT To Cut Penalty

Winter Storm Flight Collapse Leads DOT To Cut Penalty

The Department of Transportation is waiving part of a fine against Southwest Airlines tied to its massive 2022 winter-storm meltdown. The storm crippled operations in Denver and Chicago, and a failed crew-scheduling system caused the disruption to cascade, ultimately canceling 17,000 flights and stranding over 2 million travelers. The penalty—largely used for customer compensation—was reduced after Southwest improved its on-time performance and invested in operational resilience. The storm’s fallout had already cost the airline more than $1.1 billion.
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Delta Air Lines Introduces Free In-Flight WiFi on Israel-New York Route

Delta Air Lines Introduces Free In-Flight WiFi on Israel-New York Route

Delta Air Lines Introduces Free In-Flight WiFi on Israel-New York Route
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Department of Transportation Waives Part of Fine Against Southwest Airlines for 2022 Cancellations

Department of Transportation Waives Part of Fine Against Southwest Airlines for 2022 Cancellations

Department of Transportation Waives Part of Fine Against Southwest Airlines for 2022 Cancellations
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U.S. Department of Transportation Waives $11 Million Fine for Southwest Airlines After Operational Improvements

U.S. Department of Transportation Waives $11 Million Fine for Southwest Airlines After Operational Improvements

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has decided to waive the final $11 million payment of Southwest Airlines' $140 million penalty related to the December 2022 holiday travel crisis. This decision was made in recognition of Southwest's significant operational improvements and investments in network operations. The airline had already paid $24 million of the $35 million owed to the U.S. Treasury, with the final payment originally due on January 31, 2026. The penalty was initially imposed due to Southwest's operational collapse during a winter storm, which led to the cancellation of 17,000 flights and stranded over 2 million travelers. The DOT's decision reflects the airline's efforts to modernize its operations and improve on-time performance.
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Alexander Baldwin to Go Private in $2.3 Billion Deal with Investor Group

Alexander Baldwin to Go Private in $2.3 Billion Deal with Investor Group

Alexander Baldwin to Go Private in $2.3 Billion Deal with Investor Group
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American Airlines Expands Global Network Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

American Airlines Expands Global Network Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

American Airlines Expands Global Network Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Air Transat to Suspend Flights Amid Looming Pilot Strike

Air Transat to Suspend Flights Amid Looming Pilot Strike

Air Transat, a major Canadian airline, announced it will begin suspending flights in anticipation of a potential pilot strike. The pilots' union, the Air Line Pilots Association, issued a 72-hour strike notice, indicating that pilots will cease work if a new contract agreement is not reached. The union is seeking industry-standard pay, benefits, and job security, having been in negotiations for nearly a year. In response, Air Transat plans to gradually halt operations to avoid disruptions. The airline described the strike notice as premature, citing progress in negotiations and accusing the union of acting recklessly.
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Government waives part of a Biden-era fine against Southwest Airlines

Government waives part of a Biden-era fine against Southwest Airlines

The U.S. Department of Transportation is waiving part of a fine assessed against Southwest Airlines after the company canceled thousands of flights during a winter storm in 2022
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South African Airways Expands Codeshare Partnerships and Fleet Amid Delays

South African Airways Expands Codeshare Partnerships and Fleet Amid Delays

South African Airways (SAA) is actively expanding its codeshare partnerships to enhance its network reach while planning to grow its widebody fleet in 2026. According to Tebogo Tsimane, SAA's Chief Commercial Officer, the airline has signed a codeshare agreement with TAAG, the host carrier of the African Airlines Association annual meeting in Luanda, Angola. This agreement allows SAA to add its flight code to TAAG-operated flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town to Luanda, while TAAG gains access to SAA's network destinations, including Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha, Harare, and Lusaka. SAA, which resumed operations in September 2021 after near bankruptcy, is in a rebuilding phase. The airline currently operates a fleet of 14 Airbus A320 narrowbodies, two A340-300s, and two A330-300 widebodies. However, the introduction of additional aircraft has been delayed to 2026 due to operators retaining them longer than expected.