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United CEO Scott Kirby has been vocal about his desire for the FAA to once again make Newark a Level 3 slot-controlled airport.

United Airlines: Newark operations have rebounded from a rough springThe FAA's flight cap, which came in response to rampant delays and cancellations, is working. But what will happen at the end...

Evidence of American's new emphasis on customer offerings manifested in February, when the airline created a standalone customer-experience organization.

Amid competitive pressure, American elevates its customer experienceThe airline has improved its product in 2025 with a slew of initiatives, but does American have the wherewithal long-term to...

A live air traffic map from Flightradar24 on July 1 shows airlines largely avoiding Iran and instead flying over Turkey, north/south through Iraq and across Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Middle East conflict adds to the global airspace squeezeFaced with limited choices, airlines are often forced to fly longer routes, and with less scheduling flexibility, due to the...

100 years of airline survival

100 years of airline survivalDelta is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and fellow legacy carriers American and United are not far behind. What...

Since it was acquired by Tata Group in 2022, Air India has ordered 570 aircraft.

Air India's deadly crash could set back its ambitious growth plansAir India owner Tata Group has invested aggressively to transform the airline, but the crash of Flight 171 poses a significant...

In JetBlue-United deal, what does each airline stand to gain?

In JetBlue-United deal, what does each airline stand to gain?The partnership will certainly open opportunities for members of the two carriers' loyalty programs. How the deal will impact...

IATA director general Willie Walsh said that if tariffs stay relatively modest, their impact on consumer demand will be minimal.

The impact of Trump's tariffs on aviation is up for debateWhile some at the IATA Annual General Meeting warned that tariffs could disrupt global supply chains, others believe the...

Planes queued up for takeoff at Newark Liberty International Airport.

Newark Airport delays have travelers considering other airportsTravel advisors say most clients are sticking with Newark because alternatives are too inconvenient, but some travelers have...

United built back from the pandemic much quicker at O'Hare than American.

Chicago O'Hare battle: United has a tactical advantage over AmericanA legal battle playing out between American Airlines on one side and the city of Chicago and United Airlines on the other could...

Thus far, the Real ID rollout has been mostly smooth, in part because enforcement has been measured.

TSA takes flexible approach to Real ID enforcementThe TSA's enforcement of the new Real ID requirement varies from airport to airport.

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