The Independent reports the lawsuit is based on a claimed incident aboard a 2022 flight.   FBI Says Sexual Assaults Aboard Aircraft is “On the Rise” According to the unnamed passenger, she was flying with a friend in August 2022 on a night flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport …

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  The San Francisco Chronicle reports one of the carrier’s flights was forced to return back to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on Sunday, August 25, 2024, after an engine shutdown after takeoff.   Alaska Investigating What Caused Midair Engine Shutdown According to data from FlightRadar24, Alaska Airlines Flight 1240 left …

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  Two U.S. carriers say they will hold off on their flights to Israel for the near future, while other carriers are seeking routes that avoid the space between Israel and Iran.   Airlines Say No to Israel Flights, Iran Airspace At least two U.S. carriers say they are going …

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  Bloomberg reports the airline is starting to poll frequent flyers about their feelings on charging for checked bags on the most discounted tickets.   Survey Asked About Charging for Bags on “Wanna Get Away” Fares According to the survey seen by Bloomberg, the airline asked both Rapid Rewards members …

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  The Associated Press reports the deadline has passed for Justice Department review, which opens the door for final approvals from the U.S. Department of Transportation.   Hawaiian Airlines Says Extended Deadline Passed on Midnight August 21, 2024 The approval date was revealed in a SEC filing from Hawaiian Airlines. …

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  The program earned two honors from the newspaper’s 10Best ratings program: Top choice among hotel loyalty programs and best among hotel credit cards.   Number of Hotels and Sign-Up Bonus Credited for Top Spots In announcing the latest edition of the ratings, USA Today credited Wyndham Rewards for having …

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  Reuters reports the British government has given the green light to expansion at London’s third airport but will keep the prohibition on weekend operations in place.   Annual Capacity Goal Target is 9 Million by 2031 Under the new deal, the airport will be allowed to increase their annual …

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  Reuters reports the carrier’s leadership is telling employees that they are preparing to go against Elliott for what could be the future of the airline’s trajectory.   “If it’s a fight they want, it’s a fight they will get.” In a memo to the employees, Jordan said that they …

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