The New York Times – Travel:
In recent weeks, travelers on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean have endured long lines at airports, flight delays or cancellations, and plenty of frustration. Is this the new normal?
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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Fuel Prices Send Airfares Higher, but Travelers Seem Ready to Pay
The New York Times – Travel:
Supplies are not keeping up with demand, and costs may go higher, experts say.
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The C.D.C. extends the mask mandate on planes and public transit another two weeks.
The New York Times – Travel:
Despite pressure from airlines and industry groups, the Biden administration extended the requirement to wear masks while traveling.
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Delta Air Lines Reports $940 Million Quarterly Loss But Says March Was Profitable
The New York Times – Travel:
The carrier said its March operations were profitable, and its three-month revenue exceeded its earlier forecast.
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Boeing’s sales rebound continues, with the 737 Max leading the way.
The New York Times – Travel:
The company had net sales of 145 aircraft in the first three months of the year as airlines got ready for a resurgence in travel.
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Bidding War for Spirit Could Undercut Power of Four Big Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
The rival bids for Spirit from Frontier and JetBlue could create an airline that presents a more formidable challenge to American, Delta, Southwest and United.
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Spirit Airlines will weigh JetBlue’s takeover offer against its planned merger with Frontier.
The New York Times – Travel:
Spirit made the announcement two days after JetBlue made an unsolicited bid to take over the company.
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JetBlue Makes Offer for Spirit Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
JetBlue’s offer is worth more than Frontier’s, but the combination of Spirit and JetBlue is less of a clear fit, industry analysts say.
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More Private Jets Take to the Skies, Creating Gridlock on the Ground
The New York Times – Travel:
Developers are rapidly expanding hangar space at airports across the country to keep up with a growing demand for places to park private planes.