1+ hour, 31+ min ago  (641+ words) The US Federal Aviation Administration has threatened American Airlines and Southwest Airlines with fines for allegedly allowing flight attendants who tested positive for drugs and alcohol to resume working without the required follow-up tests." In a notice from the FAA,…...

3+ hour, 46+ min ago  (434+ words) by Gary Leff on April 10, 2026 The Alaska Airlines Lounge in San Francisco has returned to Priority Pass, but with a twist. You can access this lounge with a $15 co-pay. That means both SFO airport Priority Pass lounge options in terminal…...

12+ hour, 45+ min ago  (1080+ words) Specific types of electronic devices can be essential for staying connected on vacation and for a pleasant flight, especially on a plane without in-flight entertainment. So, passengers on upcoming Southwest Airlines flights should keep in mind that a major rule…...

5+ hour, 42+ min ago  (244+ words) The iconic airline's last open-seating flight marks the end of an era as it aligns with industry norms. Apr. 10, 2026 at 9: 43am Southwest's decision to abandon its open-seating policy is a significant shift in the airline industry, as the carrier was once…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (347+ words) American Airlines joined other airlines in raising its bag fees Thursday, but the luggage will be even more expensive for customers who buy basic economy tickets. United Airlines, Jet Blue Airways, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines have all hiked…...

17+ hour, 59+ min ago  (315+ words) Index Box Search across reports, market insights, and blog stories. Delta & Southwest Raise Checked Baggage Fees to $45 Two major U. S. carriers are increasing fees for checked luggage. Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines are both raising their charges by ten dollars....

5+ hour, 40+ min ago  (333+ words) Flight disruptions strain U. S. aviation with a $34 billion annual economic toll in 2026, evolving from seasonal delays into a permanent structural crisis affecting 200 million passengers and reshaping airline strategy. The true burden likely exceeds $34 billion when accounting for deferred travel, diminished airline…...

3+ hour, 41+ min ago  (504+ words) New data shows flight delays and cancellations have hardened into a systemic crisis, draining an estimated 34 billion dollars a year from aviation and the wider economy. Flight disruptions are no longer isolated headaches but a structural weakness in global aviation,…...

13+ hour, 16+ min ago  (399+ words) Southwest Airlines is limiting passengers to'one lithium portable charger each'- "to strengthen our ability to contain and mitigate lithium battery incidents, including reducing the risk of battery fires," the airline said in a Tuesday statement. Passengers will also be prohibited…...

17+ hour, 1+ min ago  (357+ words) American Airlines and Southwest Airlines could face fines of hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over allegations that the carriers violated drug- and alcohol-testing regulations for employees. The FAA proposed a $255, 000 civil penalty against American…...