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Better radar, tracking systems lead to safest air travel since 1945
Jeremy Hobson Feb 12, 2013
Today marks four years to the day since the last fatal crash of a commercial airliner in the U.S. In addition, the New York Times points out that last year was the safest for global air travel since 1945.
Airlines react to Northeast storm, thousands of flights cancelled
Jim Burress Feb 8, 2013
The nation’s airlines are slashing flights by the minute in anticipation of Northeast’s winter weather. United, which has a hub at Newark Liberty International, led the cancellation race; Delta was second.
CEO Ben Baldanza on how Spirit Airlines does things differently
Jeremy Hobson Jan 22, 2013
One of South Florida's top business leaders runs one of the country's cheapest airlines.
Airlines make more money by offering fewer seats
Jim Burress Jan 22, 2013
Airlines to turn profit offering fewer -- but fuller -- flights.
Safety concerns but 787 Dreamliner is technological leap
David Weinberg Jan 11, 2013
With fires and fuel leaks affecting Boeing's new commercial jet, safety questions have arisen, but some aviation experts say glitches are a necessary part of airline innovation.
Where did the year's first airfare hike go?
Kate Davidson Jan 9, 2013
The airlines try, but they can't always make fare increases stick.
Delta swamped with flight attendant applicants
Dan Bobkoff Dec 24, 2012
Delta has at least 22,000 applicants for 400 flight attendant openings. Flying may have lost its glamour, but a job in the skies has other benefits.
Southwest Airlines raises fees
David Weinberg Dec 17, 2012
The one-time discount airline is rethinking its 'bags fly free' policy because of rising costs. So far, only the third bag will cost you.
Airlines looking to charge the right amount of fees
Jeff Horwich Dec 17, 2012
Seems like profits never come easily in the airline industry. And there are evidently always new ideas for how to pull in a few more bucks from flyers.
As U.N. meets on climate, U.S. blocks a European law
Eve Troeh Nov 30, 2012
President Obama signed a bill this week protecting U.S. airlines from an emission tax when they fly in and out of Europe. The EU's carbon tax is so unpopular, it's been suspended for all carriers for a year.
