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A Spirit executive blamed mainline carriers for some of its financial woes during a Senate hearing.He said some airlines "manufactured" a pilot shortage and that others want Spirit "out of business."Spirit recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is revamping its business to earn more revenue.A Spirit Airlines executive blamed competitors for some of its…

Frontier Airlines plans to introduce "first-class" seats in 2025. The move marks a shift from Frontier's no-frills model amid competition from mainline carriers.Spirit Airlines has made similar changes to earn more revenue as it struggles to turn a profit.Frontier Airlines is continuing to break from its classic budget business model as it chases more premium…

A KLM Boeing 777 flying from the Netherlands to South America turned around over the Atlantic Ocean.The passengers were traveling to the small nation of Suriname but ended up back in Amsterdam.Diverting back to an airline's hub can make it simpler to reroute passengers or make repairs.A KLM plane U-turned over the Atlantic Ocean, leaving…

A Senate report found that Frontier and Spirit paid staff $26 million for fees they charged to passengers for bags and seats.The budget carriers say the incentives ensure customers are treated "fairly" and "equally."The Senate report said airport agents could "abuse" the program to earn more in commissions. The airlines denied abuse.A Senate subcommittee report…

India's airlines have received 999 hoax bomb threats this year, according to an Indian official.He said there were 500 bomb threats in the last two weeks of October alone, but all were hoaxes.Hoaxes are inflating airlines' costs and security checks, an aviation risk company told Reuters.India's airlines have already received 999 hoax bomb threats this…

A stowaway sneaked onto a Delta flight from New York to Paris, evading detection.The individual bypassed security and identity checks, and may have been in a bathroom for takeoff.Delta said it was investigating the incident breach and collaborating with authorities.A person managed to sneak onto a Delta Air Lines service to Paris and avoided being…

Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs has fined five budget airlines a total of 179 million euros ($187 million).The fines affect Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet, Norwegian, and Volotea.The ministry accused the airlines of "abusive practices" including charging extra carry-on fees.Airlines are fuming over a decision by Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs to fine budget carriers for what…

Spanish airline Iberia operated the first transatlantic Airbus A321XLR flight on Thursday.The A321XLR's extra fuel tank allows it to fly 5,400 miles nonstop, opening new routes for airlines.I toured the jet and was impressed with its lie-flat business class and cozy coach cabin.Spanish flag carrier Iberia operated the first-ever commercial transatlantic Airbus A321XLR flight from…

Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday.The company told customers they can continue to book and fly with the airline.Read Spirit's open letter explaining the process.Spirit Airlines told travelers they can keep booking and flying with the carrier after filing for bankruptcy protection on Monday.Budget airlines such as Spirit have struggled since…

I flew in Qatar Airways' QSuite business class, which Skytrax named as the world's best for 2024.Thanks to the plush suite with a sliding door and the friendly cabin crew, it felt super luxurious.Top-notch food and generous pours on the drinks really elevated the luxury experience.Qatar Airways' signature QSuite business class was named the world's…