Airlines in the U.S. and Europe had previously expected fares to surge this summer.
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Opinion: Flying is getting more turbulent. Airlines better buckle up.
As our planet’s atmosphere warms, wind shears – variations in wind direction or speed – within jet streams are increasing and strengthening clear-air turbulence.
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U.S. airlines sue over a new government rule to make fees easier to spot
The new rule requires airlines to disclose fees more quickly when consumers shop for flights.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Pete Buttigieg’s view from the middle seat
The U.S. secretary of transportation’s strongest feeling – backed by a flurry of new policies, rule proposals and pressure campaigns – is that airlines have gotten a pass from regulators and need to do better by passengers.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland Jetport anticipates 17% passenger increase this summer
Service expansions by Breeze, Frontier and other airlines could push summer passenger numbers to 2 million.
Posted inNation & World, News
House and Senate negotiate bill to help FAA add more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors
Lawmakers agreed to prohibit airlines from charging extra for families to sit together, and they tripled maximum fines for airlines that violate consumer laws.
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Boeing’s financial woes continue, while families of crash victims urge U.S. to prosecute the company
Boeing is reporting a $355 million loss for the first quarter.
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Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights
The rule will also apply to refunds of checked-bag fees if the bag isn’t delivered within 12 hours for domestic flights or 15 to 30 hours for international flights.
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Maine is among 15 states recruited to help enforce airline consumer laws
Under an agreement, attorney general offices in Maine and 14 other states will be able to investigate complaints about airline service, and could then refer cases to the U.S. Transportation Department for enforcement.
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JetBlue, Spirit end $3.8 billion merger after court ruling
The Justice Department sued to block the merger last year, saying it would reduce competition and drive up fares.