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What to know about Spirit Airlines 'winding down all operations'

May 3

United and JetBlue raise baggage fees: What to know

Apr 5

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Spirit Airlines shut down: What to do to get home and get refunds

The collapse of the U.S.-based Spirit Airlines may mark the end of an era for travelers with a certain financial sensibility.

May 3

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Travelers continue booking despite rising costs, US airlines say

Mar 18

Former flight attendant accused of fooling airlines into free flights

Jan 22

Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft

Nov 29, 2025

Anxiety soars as passengers try to navigate air travel under new rule

Nov 8, 2025

Passengers at RDU react to FAA flight capacity announcement

Nov 6, 2025

Alaska Airlines resumes operations after IT outage

Oct 24, 2025

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JetZero to build manufacturing facility in NC, create more than 14K jobs

Jun 12, 2025

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Shortage of air traffic controllers could impact holiday travel

Nov 12, 2024

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New rules could mean money for air travelers if flights are canceled or delayed

May 8, 2023

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Holiday flights on track to be most expensive in 5 years

Sep 15, 2022

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JetBlue agrees to buy Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion

Jul 28, 2022

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RDU feels brunt of furloughs, layoffs across airline industry

Oct 1, 2020

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More than 40,000 airline workers out of work after federal funding runs out

Oct 1, 2020

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Delta bans pit bull type dogs as support animals on flights

Jun 22, 2018

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Spirit Airlines to furlough one-third of its flight attendants

Spirit Airlines to furlough one-third of its flight attendants

Sep 23, 2025

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US orders Delta and Aeromexico to dissolve their partnership over fairness concerns in Mexico

The U.S. Transportation Department ordered Delta and Aeromexico to dissolve their longtime partnership because of fairness concerns in Mexico.

Sep 17, 2025

Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants union defies return to work order

The shutdown, which began early Saturday, affects about 130,000 people daily. The airline has canceled hundreds of flights, and it could take days to stabilize operations. Passengers can request refunds or alternative travel options, but rebooking may be difficult due to peak travel demand.

Aug 17, 2025

JetZero to build manufacturing facility in NC, create more than 14K jobs; investment of $4.7B

JetZero chose Greensboro among numerous other finalists for its first manufacturing plant.

Jun 12, 2025

Boom Supersonic XB-1 demonstrator aircraft makes successful flight in California

The XB-1 test flight took off from Mojave Air & Space Port in California.

Jan 31, 2025