Niraj Chokshi – Page 10

While You’re in the Air, Pilots’ Key Partners May Be Working From Home

The New York Times – Travel:

Two airlines allow dispatchers, who share operational authority over flights, to do their jobs remotely. Some in the industry take issue with that.

The New York Times – Travel:

The carrier asked regulators to let it schedule more flights at the New York airport, where it resumed operations only last year.

The New York Times – Travel:

The decision could improve prospects for Spirit to reach a deal with JetBlue, a suitor it had previously rejected.

The New York Times – Travel:

U.S. carriers see no slowdown in demand, despite unease about the economy. But problems with staffing and operations are eating into profits.

The New York Times – Travel:

Pilots feel frustrated and overworked, issues that they say the air travel rebound has magnified by disrupting operations.

The New York Times – Travel:

Institutional Shareholder Services, which advises large investors, said shareholders should opt for a higher offer for Spirit by JetBlue.

The New York Times – Travel:

Ticket sales are climbing faster than the airline industry expected as more people plan summer vacations and business trips.

The New York Times – Travel:

The carrier made a tender offer valued at $3.2 billion and said it was willing to pay more if Spirit cooperated with an acquisition.

The New York Times – Travel:

The airline said regulators would be skeptical of letting the companies merge as long as JetBlue is in a partnership with American Airlines.