The pilot shortage and changing economics are to blame for legacy airlines departing regional airports.
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Proposals would ease standards, raise retirement age to address pilot shortage
The pilot shortage has forced airlines, especially regional carriers, to reduce the number of flights they offer, particularly to smaller cities.
These airlines are letting passengers banned for mask violations back on planes
Travelers who were once banned by major U.S. airlines for violating the federal mask mandate may soon be allowed to fly again.
Amid COVID surge, Alaska Airlines is ‘looking closely’ at workforce vaccine mandate
The company said the more contagious delta variant is driving its consideration of a mandate, which would not take effect until at least one vaccine is given full approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
Judge Smooths Path For American-US Airways Merger
A U.S. judge says American Airlines can exit bankruptcy and join forces with US Airways Group, all but ensuring that their merger can take place within weeks.
Justice Sues To Block US Airways-American Airlines Merger
A merger of American Airlines and US Airways would violate U.S. antitrust law, the Justice Department, six state attorneys general and the District of Columbia allege in a lawsuit filed in Washington on Tuesday.
Take Your Seat, The ‘No Photography’ Sign Is Lit
What caught our attention was the sound of flight attendants repeatedly ordering passengers not to take pictures or (presumably) videos. Apparently, it’s an official rule at American Airlines: