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Small airlines battle to serve the most remote US cities, where even empty flights can be profitable thanks to millions in subsidies
One community revolted against its airline after two separate incidents on flights, and three more …
Thomas Pallini
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United will stop flying to 11 US cities indefinitely - see the full list
United is cutting 11 regional routes to small cities from the airline's hubs in Chicago, Houston, a…
Taylor Rains
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United is cutting 29 cities this summer indefinitely because its partner Skywest Airlines doesn't have enough pilots to fly the routes — see the full list
United Airlines' contractor SkyWest Airlines gave a 90-day notice to the Department of Transportati…
Taylor Rains,Gabrielle Bienasz
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Govt sets up 'cargo air-bridge' between India, China
The carriers involved in Lifeline Udan operations include Air India, Alliance Air, Indian Air Forc…
PTI
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A small US city is paying American Airlines up to $4 million to keep flying there as tiny communities continue to feel the impact of the pandemic
Despite the threat of losing air service entirely, there are several airports that benefit from the…
Taylor Rains,Gabrielle Bienasz
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Why airlines are required to keep flying 'ghost planes' under the terms of the coronavirus bailout package
Specifically, the Act requires airlines receiving loans or grants to "maintain scheduled air transp…
David Slotnick
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Haunting photos of empty airports and planes at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic show the airline industry at its lowest point in decades
"The Secretary of Transportation shall take into consideration the air transportation needs of smal…
Thomas Pallini
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Every airman 'must understand the business of space superiority,' Air Force chief of staff says
"Our space specialists must be world-class experts in their domain," said Goldfein. "But, every air…
Staff Sgt. Rusty Frank, US Ai…
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Korean Air is not offering refunds on flights to South Korea as customers desperately try to cancel trips because of coronavirus
"It is impossible to get connected to your service representative! I was waiting on hold forever th…
Kate Taylor
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Govt extends lockdown by 2 weeks with certain relaxations
The statement said that outside the containment zone falling within Red zones, certain activities …
PTI
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The Air Force admits the Texas church shooter was 'not an isolated incident' - and it's investigating 60,000 cases that could be similar
An Air Force review has found that the branch failed to report "several dozen" service members fo…
Jared Keller
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New guidelines good start for the economy, says retailers body
The government on Friday announced that a "limited" lockdown, including suspension of inter-state …
PTI
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Industry demands stimulus package to mitigate impact of lockdown
"With restricted economic activities, the imperative for a quick and forceful economic support pac…
PTI
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Air Canada once left the wheelchair of Canada's top accessibility officer behind before a cross-country flight
Several other disabled passengers have accused Air Canada of mistreating them on flights.