Leslie Josephs
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New York, NY, United States
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More companies, especially airlines, warn higher costs will eat into profits
UPS and airlines are digesting big new labor deals, while Hollywood and the auto industry are at odds with unions. → Read More
Delta will make it harder to get into airport lounges, changes rules to earn elite status
Delta has grappled with overcrowding at some of its airport lounges. → Read More
American Airlines, Spirit Airlines cut summer profit forecast on higher costs
Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines trimmed their forecasts earlier this month. → Read More
RTX to take $3 billion charge on Pratt & Whitney engine problem, shares tumble 8%
The issue is forcing inspections on hundreds of Pratt & Whitney GTF engines ahead of schedule. → Read More
Airlines warn about spike in fuel costs, Southwest narrows revenue outlook
Airlines like Southwest, Alaska and United are paying more for jet-fuel this summer. → Read More
American Airlines pilots vote for potential strike while airline says negotiations are progressing
American Airlines says the end of contract negotiations is "in sight." → Read More
FAA launches faster, high-altitude flight routes to avoid congestion along the East Coast
The FAA estimated that the new routes would reduce about 6,000 minutes of travel time a year. → Read More
United Airlines' plan to revamp narrow-body cabins faces supply chain delays
The upgrades include bigger premium cabins, seat-back screens, Bluetooth capabilities and other amenities. → Read More
Southwest scales back 2023 hiring because of Boeing aircraft delays
Southwest expects to receive only 70 Boeing 737 Max planes this year, down from 90. → Read More
American Airlines ekes out a first-quarter profit as carrier ramps up flying
For the second quarter of the year, American Airlines forecast adjusted per-share earnings at the high end of analysts' expectations. → Read More
Southwest posts wider-than-expected loss as toll of holiday crisis stretches into 2023
Southwest Airlines lost $159 million in the first quarter as the financial impact of its holiday meltdown stretched well into 2023. → Read More
Boeing plans to boost 737 Max production to 38 planes per month despite manufacturing snag
Boeing said Wednesday it will increase output of 737 Max planes to 38 a month later this year, up from 31 a month. → Read More
Travel recovery boosts jet engine units at GE and Raytheon
The engine sales increase comes as Boeing and Airbus are trying to boost aircraft production. → Read More
JetBlue posts quarterly loss but forecasts profit thanks to strong travel demand
JetBlue posted a loss for the first three months of the year but forecast a profit for the second quarter thanks to strong travel demand. → Read More
United Airlines posts net loss but forecasts profit for second quarter
United reported a loss for the first three months of the year but forecast a profit for the second quarter, when the peak summer travel season picks up. → Read More
Boeing CEO stands by plans to increase 737 Max production despite recent flaw
Boeing disclosed a flaw with some of its 737 Max planes last week and said it was likely to delay deliveries. → Read More
More than half of Southwest Airlines flights delayed after technology problem paused departures
More than half of Southwest's schedule, were delayed, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware. → Read More
United plans to expand Australia, New Zealand flights 40% in bet on international travel rebound
Airline executives have said international travel demand has been growing strongly. → Read More
Boeing's 737 Max problem is the latest headache for airlines hungry for new planes
Southwest and American are among the airlines expecting new Max aircraft this year. → Read More
Old planes get stripped for parts while airlines wait on new jets
Aircraft parts are in high demand, and some companies are turning to used planes to get ready for a big summer travel season. → Read More