Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Watchdog urges more action to protect planes from hackers

Federal regulators have not taken adequate steps to protect computer systems on airliners from hackers, a government watchdog agency reported on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Boeing says pandemic will cut demand for planes for a decade

Boeing is lowering its expectations around demand for new planes over the next decade as the coronavirus pandemic continues to undercut air travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Boeing says pandemic will cut demand for planes for a decade

Boeing is lowering its expectations around demand for new planes over the next decade as the coronavirus pandemic continues to undercut air travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

CEO says Southwest needs union pay cuts to avoid furloughs

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines will cut pay for nonunion workers in January and says union workers must also accept less pay or face furloughs next year as the pandemic continues to hammer the airline business.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

CEO says Southwest needs union pay cuts to avoid furloughs

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines will cut pay for nonunion workers in January and says union workers must also accept less pay or face furloughs next year as the pandemic continues to hammer the airline business.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Democratic proposal for more airline aid stalls in Congress

A proposal by House Democrats to give the airline industry $28.8 billion to avert thousands of furloughs failed to advance on Friday, marking a fresh setback for airlines struggling with a massive downturn in travel during the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Democratic proposal for more airline aid stalls in Congress

A proposal by House Democrats to give the airline industry $28.8 billion to avert thousands of furloughs failed to advance on Friday, marking a fresh setback for airlines struggling with a massive downturn in travel during the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Democratic proposal for more airline aid stalls in Congress

A proposal by House Democrats to give the airline industry $28.8 billion to avert thousands of furloughs failed to advance on Friday, marking a fresh setback for airlines struggling with a massive downturn in travel during the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Democratic proposal for more airline aid stalls in Congress

A proposal by House Democrats to give the airline industry $28.8 billion to avert thousands of furloughs failed to advance on Friday, marking a fresh setback for airlines struggling with a massive downturn in travel during the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Congress takes another run at airline bailout; fate unclear

House Democrats on Friday proposed a new $28.8 billion bailout for the airline industry after the carriers began furloughs of more than 32,000 workers to cut costs during a pandemic that has devastated air travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

FAA chief tests changes to Boeing's grounded 737 Max

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, a former military and airline pilot, said Wednesday that he liked what he saw during a two-hour test flight of Boeing’s revamped 737 Max jetliner, a key step as the agency considers whether to let the plane return to flight after two deadly …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

FAA chief tests changes to Boeing's grounded 737 Max

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, a former military and airline pilot, said Wednesday that he liked what he saw during a two-hour test flight of Boeing’s revamped 737 Max jetliner, a key step as the agency considers whether to let the plane return to flight after two deadly …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

American, United to furlough 32,000 as time runs out on aid

American Airlines and United Airlines say they will begin to furlough 32,000 employees after lawmakers and the White House failed to agree on a broad pandemic relief package that includes more federal aid for airlines.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

American, United to furlough 32,000 as time runs out on aid

American Airlines and United Airlines say they will begin to furlough 32,000 employees after lawmakers and the White House failed to agree on a broad pandemic relief package that includes more federal aid for airlines.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

American to furlough 19,000 as clock runs out on airlines

American Airlines will begin furloughing 19,000 employees on Thursday after lawmakers and the White House failed to agree on a broad pandemic-relief package that includes more federal aid for airlines.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Clock running out before some airlines begin furloughs

Airline employees and executives made 11th-hour appeals Wednesday for Congress to approve billions more in federal aid to avert thousands of layoffs that are scheduled to start Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

FAA chief tests changes to Boeing's grounded 737 Max

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, a former military and airline pilot, said Wednesday that he liked what he saw during a two-hour test flight of Boeing’s revamped 737 Max jetliner, a key step as the agency considers whether to let the plane return to flight after two deadly …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

FAA chief will test changes to Boeing's grounded 737 Max

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is scheduled to test-fly Boeing’s revamped 737 Max jetliner on Wednesday as his agency considers whether to allow the plane to return to flight after two deadly crashes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

United Airlines pilots approve deal that delays furloughs

Pilots at United Airlines voted to approve an agreement that will avoid about 2,850 furloughs that were set to take effect later this week and another 1,000 early next year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

United Airlines pilots approve deal that delays furloughs

Pilots at United Airlines voted to approve an agreement that will avoid about 2,850 furloughs that were set to take effect later this week and another 1,000 early next year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

United Airlines reaches deal with pilots, avoids furloughs

United Airlines and its pilots have reached an agreement that both sides say will avoid about 2,850 furloughs that were set to take effect later this week and another 1,000 early next year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Boeing finds new problem with 787 that will delay deliveries

Boeing has recorded its first orders of the year for the grounded 737 Max, but a new flaw has surfaced in another of its planes, compounding the company's struggle to recover during a pandemic that has undercut demand for new jetliners.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Boeing finds new problem with 787 that will delay deliveries

Boeing has recorded its first orders of the year for the grounded 737 Max, but a new flaw has surfaced in another of its planes, compounding the company's struggle to recover during a pandemic that has undercut demand for new jetliners.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

United plans to furlough 16,000 workers, fewer than expected

United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to furlough 16,370 employees in October, a smaller number than the airline predicted in July because thousands of workers agreed to leave with the travel industry facing a slow recovery from the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

United plans to furlough 16,000 workers, fewer than expected

United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to furlough 16,370 employees in October, a smaller number than the airline predicted in July because thousands of workers agreed to leave with the travel industry facing a slow recovery from the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

United says it will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees

United Airlines says it listened to customers and is dropping an unpopular $200 fee for most people who change a ticket for travel within the United States.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

United says it will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees

United Airlines says it listened to customers and is dropping an unpopular $200 fee for most people who change a ticket for travel within the United States.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Delta, American join United in dropping most US change fees

This could be the final boarding call for the $200 ticket-change fee that has enraged so many U.S. airline travelers over the past decade.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Delta, American join United in dropping most US change fees

This could be the final boarding call for the $200 ticket-change fee that has enraged so many U.S. airline travelers over the past decade.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Delta joins United in dropping most change fees for US trips

This could be the final boarding call for the $200 ticket-change fee that has enraged so many U.S. airline travelers over the past decade.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

United says it will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees

United Airlines says it listened to customers and is dropping an unpopular $200 fee for most people who change a ticket for travel within the United States.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

United says it will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees

United Airlines says it listened to customers and is dropping an unpopular $200 fee for most people who change a ticket for travel within the United States.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs in October

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines said Tuesday it will cut more than 40,000 jobs, including 19,000 through furloughs and layoffs, in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs in October

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines said Tuesday it will cut more than 40,000 jobs, including 19,000 through furloughs and layoffs, in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs in October

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines said Tuesday it will cut more than 40,000 jobs, including 19,000 through furloughs and layoffs, in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Young children pose a dilemma for airlines with mask rules

DALLAS (AP) — Two recent incidents involving young children who refused to wear face masks show how airlines are struggling to balance safety with compassionate treatment of all their customers during a pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Young children pose a dilemma for airlines with mask rules

DALLAS (AP) — Two recent incidents involving young children who refused to wear face masks show how airlines are struggling to balance safety with compassionate treatment of all their customers during a pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines will drop flights to 15 cities in October

American Airlines will drop flights to 15 smaller U.S. cities in October when a federal requirement to serve those communities ends.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Young children pose a dilemma for airlines with mask rules

DALLAS (AP) — Two recent incidents involving young children who refused to wear face masks show how airlines are struggling to balance safety with compassionate treatment of all their customers during a pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Young children pose a dilemma for airlines with mask rules

DALLAS (AP) — Two recent incidents involving young children who refused to wear face masks show how airlines are struggling to balance safety with compassionate treatment of all their customers during a pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines will drop flights to 15 cities in October

American Airlines will drop flights to 15 smaller U.S. cities in October when a federal requirement to serve those communities ends.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

American considering cutting flights to many smaller cities

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is planning to drop flights to up to 30 smaller U.S. cities if a federal requirement to continue those flights expires at the end of next month, an airline executive familiar with the matter said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

American considering cutting flights to many smaller cities

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is planning to drop flights to up to 30 smaller U.S. cities if a federal requirement to continue those flights expires at the end of next month, an airline executive familiar with the matter said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

American considering cutting flights to many smaller cities

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is planning to drop flights to up to 30 smaller U.S. cities if a federal requirement to continue those flights expires at the end of next month, an airline executive familiar with the matter said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

American considering cutting flights to many smaller cities

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is planning to drop flights to up to 30 smaller U.S. cities if a federal requirement to continue those flights expires at the end of next month, an airline executive familiar with the matter said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

United plans more Florida flights, but virus gets final say

DALLAS (AP) — United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to add up to 28 daily flights to Florida this winter, but the airline is prepared to reverse course if the rate of coronavirus cases in the state remains high.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

United plans more Florida flights, but virus gets final say

DALLAS (AP) — United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to add up to 28 daily flights to Florida this winter, but the airline is prepared to reverse course if the rate of coronavirus cases in the state remains high.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Air traffic is down, gun seizures up at US airports

DALLAS (AP) — With air traffic nearing a five-month high, airport security is finding guns in passenger carry-on bags at three times the rate recorded before the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Air traffic is down, gun seizures up at US airports

DALLAS (AP) — With air traffic nearing a five-month high, airport security is finding guns in passenger carry-on bags at three times the rate recorded before the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Air traffic is down, gun seizures up at US airports

DALLAS (AP) — With air traffic nearing a five-month high, airport security is finding guns in passenger carry-on bags at three times the rate recorded before the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

FAA employees who oversee airplane makers report pressure

Federal employees overseeing Boeing and other aircraft makers say they face pressure from the companies and fear retribution from their own bosses if they raise too many safety concerns, according to a survey of the workers that was delivered to Congress on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

FAA employees who oversee airplane makers report pressure

Federal employees overseeing Boeing and other aircraft makers say they face pressure from the companies and fear retribution from their own bosses if they raise too many safety concerns, according to a survey of the workers that was delivered to Congress on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

FAA employees who oversee airplane makers report pressure

Federal employees overseeing Boeing and other aircraft makers say they face pressure from the companies and fear retribution from their own bosses if they raise too many safety concerns, according to a survey of the workers that was delivered to Congress on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

FAA employees who oversee airplane makers report pressure

Federal employees overseeing Boeing and other aircraft makers say they face pressure from the companies and fear retribution from their own bosses if they raise too many safety concerns, according to a survey of the workers that was delivered to Congress on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

GOP senators support more money for airlines to pay workers

A group of 16 Republican senators has endorsed giving more money to airlines to avoid layoffs right before the November election, giving a boost to a lobbying effort by airlines and their unions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

FAA: Boeing pressured safety workers at SC aircraft plant

Federal officials are seeking to fine Boeing $1.25 million, saying Wednesday that company managers pressured employees who were designated to perform safety-related work for the government at an aircraft factory in South Carolina.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

FAA: Boeing pressured safety workers at SC aircraft plant

Federal officials are seeking to fine Boeing $1.25 million, saying Wednesday that company managers pressured employees who were designated to perform safety-related work for the government at an aircraft factory in South Carolina.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

GOP senators support more money for airlines to pay workers

A group of 16 Republican senators has endorsed giving more money to airlines to avoid layoffs right before the November election, giving a boost to a lobbying effort by airlines and their unions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

FAA spells out design changes needed in grounded Boeing jet

Federal regulators on Monday outlined a list of design changes they will require in the Boeing 737 Max to fix safety issues that were discovered after two deadly crashes that led to the worldwide grounding of the plane.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

FAA spells out design changes needed in grounded Boeing jet

Federal regulators on Monday outlined a list of design changes they will require in the Boeing 737 Max to fix safety issues that were discovered after two deadly crashes that led to the worldwide grounding of the plane.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Spirit Airlines warns of layoffs, ExpressJet's fate in doubt

Spirit Airlines has warned up to 30% of its employees that they will lose their jobs in October, and regional carrier ExpressJet's future is in doubt after losing a key contract as the virus pandemic continues to hammer the airline industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Airlines, unions pin hopes for more payroll cash on politics

With tens of thousands of airline workers facing layoffs this fall, labor groups are pushing Congress for more federal money to keep them on the payroll until next spring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Spirit Airlines warns of layoffs, ExpressJet's fate in doubt

Spirit Airlines has warned up to 30% of its employees that they will lose their jobs in October, and regional carrier ExpressJet's future is in doubt after losing a key contract as the virus pandemic continues to hammer the airline industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Airlines, unions pin hopes for more payroll cash on politics

With tens of thousands of airline workers facing layoffs this fall, labor groups are pushing Congress for more federal money to keep them on the payroll until next spring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Airlines, unions pin hopes for more payroll cash on politics

With tens of thousands of airline workers facing layoffs this fall, labor groups are pushing Congress for more federal money to keep them on the payroll until next spring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Spirit Airlines warns of layoffs, ExpressJet's fate in doubt

Spirit Airlines has warned up to 30% of its employees that they will lose their jobs in October, and regional carrier ExpressJet's future is in doubt after losing a key contract as the virus pandemic continues to hammer the airline industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Spirit Airlines warns of layoffs, ExpressJet's fate in doubt

Spirit Airlines has warned up to 30% of its employees that they will lose their jobs in October, and regional carrier ExpressJet's future is in doubt after losing a key contract as the virus pandemic continues to hammer the airline industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Troubles abound, Boeing losses bloom to $2.4 billion in 2Q

Boeing lost $2.4 billion in the second quarter and the company will slow production and cut more jobs as demand for commercial aircraft shrinks during the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Spirit warns of layoffs; aid for contractors being examined

Spirit Airlines is warning employees that it could furlough up to 30% of its roughly 9,000 workers in October, when federal payroll-help money runs out.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Spirit warns of layoffs; aid for contractors being examined

Spirit Airlines is warning employees that it could furlough up to 30% of its roughly 9,000 workers in October, when federal payroll-help money runs out.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Troubles abound, Boeing losses bloom to $2.4 billion in 2Q

Boeing lost $2.4 billion in the second quarter and the company will slow production and cut more jobs as demand for commercial aircraft shrinks during the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Virus and grounded plane send Boeing to $2.4 billion 2Q loss

Boeing is reporting a $2.4 billion loss for the second quarter due to the grounding of its 737 Max jet and the coronavirus pandemic, which is expected to depress airline travel even longer than previously expected.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

American, Southwest add to US airline industry's 2Q losses

DALLAS (AP) — Two major airlines reported huge second-quarter losses Thursday, and their leaders warned that the new surge in U.S. coronavirus cases has stalled the recovery in air travel and added to their industry's disarray.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Southwest, American tighten mask rules; Delta widens testing

DALLAS (AP) — Delta Air Lines will provide at-home coronavirus tests for some employees, while Southwest and American will tighten their rules on face masks by ending exceptions for medical reasons.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Southwest, American tighten mask rules; Delta widens testing

DALLAS (AP) — Delta Air Lines will provide at-home coronavirus tests for some employees, while Southwest and American will tighten their rules on face masks by ending exceptions for medical reasons.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Southwest tightens face-mask rule, Delta steps up testing

DALLAS (AP) — Delta Air Lines will provide at-home coronavirus tests for some employees and Southwest Airlines will tighten its rule on face masks by ending exceptions for medical reasons.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

American, Southwest add to US airline industry's 2Q losses

DALLAS (AP) — Two major airlines reported huge second-quarter losses Thursday, and their leaders warned that the new surge in U.S. coronavirus cases has stalled the recovery in air travel and added to their industry's disarray.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

United sees revenue stalling at 50% without a virus vaccine

United Airlines executives said Wednesday that travel will rise when the number of new coronavirus cases drops but the airline's revenue will stall around 50% of pre-pandemic levels until there is a vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

United sees revenue stalling at 50% without a virus vaccine

United Airlines executives said Wednesday that travel will rise when the number of new coronavirus cases drops but the airline's revenue will stall around 50% of pre-pandemic levels until there is a vaccine.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

United Airlines posts $1.6 billion loss in virus-scarred 2Q

United Airlines said Tuesday that it lost $1.63 billion in the second quarter as revenue plunged 87%, and it will operate at barely over one-third of capacity through September as the coronavirus throttles air travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US moves one step closer to letting the Boeing 737 Max fly

Federal safety regulators are moving closer to letting the grounded Boeing 737 Max fly again with changes that Boeing made to the plane after two deadly crashes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

United Airlines posts $1.6 billion loss in virus-scarred 2Q

United Airlines said Tuesday that it lost $1.63 billion in the second quarter as revenue plunged 87%, and it will operate at barely over one-third of capacity through September as the coronavirus throttles air travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US moves one step closer to letting the Boeing 737 Max fly

Federal safety regulators are moving closer to letting the grounded Boeing 737 Max fly again with changes that Boeing made to the plane after two deadly crashes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

American, JetBlue will expand cooperation in NY, Boston

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines and JetBlue Airways said Thursday they will sell seats on some of each other’s flights in the Northeast to strengthen both airlines in New York and Boston, where they compete against Delta and United.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

American, JetBlue will expand cooperation in NY, Boston

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines and JetBlue Airways said Thursday they will sell seats on some of each other’s flights in the Northeast to strengthen both airlines in New York and Boston, where they compete against Delta and United.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

American, JetBlue will expand cooperation in NY, Boston

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines and JetBlue Airways said Thursday they will sell seats on some of each other’s flights in the Northeast to strengthen both airlines in New York and Boston, where they compete against Delta and United.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

American, JetBlue will expand cooperation in NY, Boston

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines and JetBlue Airways said Thursday they will sell seats on some of each other’s flights in the Northeast to strengthen both airlines in New York and Boston, where they compete against Delta and United.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines warns 25,000 workers they could lose jobs

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is notifying about 25,000 workers that their jobs could be eliminated in October because of plunging demand for air travel, adding to the toll that the virus pandemic is taking on the airline industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines warns 25,000 workers they could lose jobs

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is notifying about 25,000 workers that their jobs could be eliminated in October because of plunging demand for air travel, adding to the toll that the virus pandemic is taking on the airline industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Boeing sold 1 plane last month amid pandemic, Max grounding

Boeing reported Tuesday that customers canceled orders for 60 of its grounded 737 Max jets in June, and the aircraft maker removed another 123 planes from its backlog because of doubts that the deals will be completed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

“Growth has stalled": Surge in US infections hits Delta

Delta Air Lines lost $5.7 billion during a brutal three-month stretch in which the coronavirus pandemic brought travel to a near standstill, and any hoped-for recovery has been smothered by a resurgence of infected Americans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Boeing sold 1 plane last month amid pandemic, Max grounding

Boeing reported Tuesday that customers canceled orders for 60 of its grounded 737 Max jets in June, and the aircraft maker removed another 123 planes from its backlog because of doubts that the deals will be completed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

“Growth has stalled": Surge in US infections hits Delta

Delta Air Lines lost $5.7 billion during a brutal three-month stretch in which the coronavirus pandemic brought travel to a near standstill, and any hoped-for recovery has been smothered by a resurgence of infected Americans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

“Growth has stalled" .... surging infections hit Delta

Delta Air Lines lost $5.7 billion during a brutal three-month stretch in which air travel collapsed because of the coronavirus pandemic, and a hoped-for recovery has been delayed by a resurgence of infected Americans.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines threatens to cancel some Boeing Max orders

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is warning Boeing that it could cancel some overdue orders for the grounded 737 Max unless the plane maker helps line up new financing for the jets, according to people familiar with the discussions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines threatens to cancel some Boeing Max orders

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is warning Boeing that it could cancel some overdue orders for the grounded 737 Max unless the plane maker helps line up new financing for the jets, according to people familiar with the discussions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines threatens to cancel some Boeing Max orders

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is warning Boeing that it could cancel some overdue orders for the grounded 737 Max unless the plane maker helps line up new financing for the jets, according to people familiar with the discussions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines threatens to cancel some Boeing Max orders

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is warning Boeing that it could cancel some overdue orders for the grounded 737 Max unless the plane maker helps line up new financing for the jets, according to people familiar with the discussions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lawyer: TSA makes changes after whistleblower's complaint

The Transportation Security Administration has improved coronavirus protection for airport screeners after a TSA official accused the agency of endangering travelers, the whistleblower's lawyer said Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Lawyer: TSA makes changes after whistleblower's complaint

The Transportation Security Administration has improved coronavirus protection for airport screeners after a TSA official accused the agency of endangering travelers, the whistleblower's lawyer said Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

American and 4 other airlines reach loan agreements with US

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines and four smaller carriers have reached agreement with the government for billions more in federal loans, a sign of the industry’s desperate fight to survive a downturn in air travel caused by the virus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US issues guidelines but no new rules for safe air travel

Federal officials said Thursday that airlines should consider limiting capacity on planes to promote social distancing, but they are not considering making the airlines do it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US issues guidelines but no new rules for safe air travel

Federal officials said Thursday that airlines should consider limiting capacity on planes to promote social distancing, but they are not considering making the airlines do it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

American and 4 other airlines reach loan agreements with US

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines and four smaller carriers have reached agreement with the government for billions more in federal loans, a sign of the industry’s desperate fight to survive a downturn in air travel caused by the virus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Report: Boeing fell short in disclosing key changes to Max

A government report says Boeing did not give regulators documents about changes it made in a key system blamed in two deadly crashes of its 737 Max jet, and that officials responsible for approving the plane did not know how powerfully the system could push the plane's nose down.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Report: Boeing fell short in disclosing key changes to Max

A government report says Boeing did not give regulators documents about changes it made in a key system blamed in two deadly crashes of its 737 Max jet, and that officials responsible for approving the plane did not know how powerfully the system could push the plane's nose down.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Report: Boeing fell short in disclosing key changes to Max

A government report says Boeing did not give regulators documents about changes it made in a key system blamed in two deadly crashes of its 737 Max jet, and that officials responsible for approving the plane did not know how powerfully the system could push the plane's nose down.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines will book flights to full capacity

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines will start booking flights to full capacity next week, ending any effort to promote social distancing on its planes while the United States sets records for new reported cases of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines will book flights to full capacity

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines will start booking flights to full capacity next week, ending any effort to promote social distancing on its planes while the United States sets records for new reported cases of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines will book flights to full capacity

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines will start booking flights to full capacity next week, ending any effort to promote social distancing on its planes while the United States sets records for new reported cases of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

TSA insider faults agency's response to coronavirus

A Transportation Security Administration official charges that the agency helped spread COVID-19 by failing to provide enough protective gear for airport screeners who are in close contact with travelers every day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

TSA insider faults agency's response to coronavirus

A Transportation Security Administration official charges that the agency helped spread COVID-19 by failing to provide enough protective gear for airport screeners who are in close contact with travelers every day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

TSA insider faults agency's response to coronavirus

A Transportation Security Administration official charges that the agency helped spread COVID-19 by failing to provide enough protective gear for airport screeners who are in close contact with travelers every day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

TSA insider faults agency's response to coronavirus

A Transportation Security Administration official charges that the agency helped spread COVID-19 by failing to provide enough protective gear for airport screeners who are in close contact with travelers every day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Reports: TSA insider faults agency's response to coronavirus

A Transportation Security Administration official is accusing the agency of failing to adequately protect airport screeners from the new coronavirus, endangering both the officers and the traveling public.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines bans man who refused to wear face mask

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines has banned a man who was kicked off a plane for refusing to wear a face covering, among the first such incidents since airlines promised this week to step up enforcement of their mask rules.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines bans man who refused to wear face mask

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines has banned a man who was kicked off a plane for refusing to wear a face covering, among the first such incidents since airlines promised this week to step up enforcement of their mask rules.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Lawmakers rip FAA for not disclosing documents on Boeing Max

Senators of both parties lashed out at the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday, accusing it of stonewalling their attempts to understand how the agency approved a Boeing jet that later suffered two deadly crashes and whether it retaliates against whistleblowers in its ranks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Lawmakers rip FAA for not disclosing documents on Boeing Max

Senators of both parties lashed out at the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday, accusing it of stonewalling their attempts to understand how the agency approved a Boeing jet that later suffered two deadly crashes and whether it retaliates against whistleblowers in its ranks.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Momentum grows in Congress for more FAA oversight of Boeing

Pressure is growing in Congress for at least modest changes in how federal regulators approve new passenger planes after two deadly crashes involving the Boeing 737 Max.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Momentum grows in Congress for more FAA oversight of Boeing

Pressure is growing in Congress for at least modest changes in how federal regulators approve new passenger planes after two deadly crashes involving the Boeing 737 Max.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

US will allow limited flights by Chinese airlines, not a ban

The Trump administration said Friday it will let Chinese airlines operate a limited number of flights to the U.S., backing down from a threat to ban the flights.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

US will allow limited flights by Chinese airlines, not a ban

The Trump administration said Friday it will let Chinese airlines operate a limited number of flights to the U.S., backing down from a threat to ban the flights.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

US will allow limited flights by Chinese airlines, not a ban

The Trump administration said Friday it will let Chinese airlines operate a limited number of flights to the U.S., backing down from a threat to ban the flights.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

US will allow limited flights by Chinese airlines, not a ban

The Trump administration said Friday it will let Chinese airlines operate a limited number of flights to the U.S., backing down from a threat to ban the flights.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Airline stocks soar as American, United add back flights

DALLAS (AP) — Airline stocks soared Thursday after American Airlines said it will aggressively add back flights in July — a bet that the slow recovery in air travel will gain speed this summer as states re-open their economies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Airline stocks soar as American, United add back flights

DALLAS (AP) — Airline stocks soared Thursday after American Airlines said it will aggressively add back flights in July — a bet that the slow recovery in air travel will gain speed this summer as states re-open their economies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines soars on Wall Street on upbeat flight plan

DALLAS (AP) — Shares of American Airlines posted a record percentage gain Thursday after the carrier said it will aggressively add back flights in July — a bet that the slow recovery in air travel will gain speed this summer as states re-open their economies.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from US

The Trump administration moved Wednesday to block Chinese airlines from flying to the U.S. in an escalation of trade and diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from US

The Trump administration moved Wednesday to block Chinese airlines from flying to the U.S. in an escalation of trade and diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boeing cuts 12,000 jobs, resumes production of grounded jet

Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boeing cuts 12,000 jobs, resumes production of grounded jet

Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boeing slashes 12,000 jobs as virus seizes travel industry

Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as the coronavirus pandemic seizes the travel industry. And the aircraft maker says more cuts are coming.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boeing cutting more than 12,000 jobs with layoffs, buyouts

Boeing is cutting more than 12,000 jobs through layoffs and buyouts as it suffers from a sharp drop in air travel due to the coronavirus pandemic, and more cuts are coming.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Boeing goes another month without a single airliner order

Boeing failed to sell a single commercial airplane but saw orders for 108 planes canceled in April as a sharp drop in air travel erased any demand among airlines for new jetliners.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boeing goes another month without a single airliner order

Boeing failed to sell a single commercial airplane but saw orders for 108 planes canceled in April as a sharp drop in air travel erased any demand among airlines for new jetliners.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boeing goes another month without a single airliner order

Boeing failed to sell a single commercial airplane but saw orders for 108 planes canceled in April as a sharp drop in air travel erased any demand among airlines for new jetliners.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boeing goes another month without a single airliner order

Boeing failed to sell a single commercial airplane but saw orders for 108 planes canceled in April as a sharp drop in air travel erased any demand among airlines for new jetliners.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Airline nosedive: American, United post huge pandemic losses

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines and United Airlines lost a combined $4 billion in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic triggered a sharp drop in air travel, and the airlines are busy borrowing enough money to survive until passengers return in large numbers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Airline nosedive: American, United post huge pandemic losses

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines and United Airlines lost a combined $4 billion in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic triggered a sharp drop in air travel, and the airlines are busy borrowing enough money to survive until passengers return in large numbers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines posts $2.2 billion loss during pandemic

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines lost $2.24 billion in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic triggered a sharp drop in air travel, and the airline is taking steps to survive but as a smaller carrier.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

As fewer people fly, rate of guns found in bags by TSA jumps

With far fewer people flying because of travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, airport security screeners are naturally finding fewer guns in carry-on baggage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boeing to cut 10% of work force as 1Q revenue, profit slide

Boeing outlined plans Wednesday to cut 10% of its workforce, slow production of new planes and raise more cash to survive a downturn in business that started with the grounding of its best-selling jet and has accelerated with a deep slump in air travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boeing to cut 10% of work force as 1Q revenue, profit slide

Boeing outlined plans Wednesday to cut 10% of its workforce, slow production of new planes and raise more cash to survive a downturn in business that started with the grounding of its best-selling jet and has accelerated with a deep slump in air travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boeing swings to 1Q loss, announces job and production cuts

Boeing is cutting about 10% of its work force and slowing production of planes to deal with a downturn in business that started with the grounding of its best-selling jet and has accelerated because of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

As fewer people fly, rate of guns found in bags by TSA jumps

With far fewer people flying because of travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, airport security screeners are naturally finding fewer guns in carry-on baggage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Southwest posts 1st quarterly loss in almost a decade

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines posted its first quarterly loss in nearly a decade and said Tuesday that the downturn in air travel that began in late February shows no signs of letting up.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boeing CEO sees long road to recovery from virus outbreak

Boeing's CEO said Monday that it will take years for the aircraft-building business to return to levels seen before the coronavirus pandemic, which has slowed air travel to a trickle and led airlines to park 2,800 jets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Southwest posts 1st quarterly loss in almost a decade

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines posted its first quarterly loss in nearly a decade and said Tuesday that the downturn in air travel that began in late February shows no signs of letting up.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

As fewer people fly, rate of guns found in bags by TSA jumps

With far fewer people flying because of travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, airport security screeners are naturally finding fewer guns in carry-on baggage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boeing CEO sees long road to recovery from virus outbreak

Boeing's CEO said Monday that it will take years for the aircraft-building business to return to levels seen before the coronavirus pandemic, which has slowed air travel to a trickle and led airlines to park 2,800 jets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boeing CEO sees long road to recovery from virus outbreak

Boeing's CEO said Monday that it will take years for the aircraft-building business to return to levels seen before the coronavirus pandemic, which has slowed air travel to a trickle and led airlines to park 2,800 jets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

As fewer people fly, rate of guns found in bags by TSA jumps

With far fewer people flying because of travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, airport security screeners are naturally finding fewer guns in carry-on baggage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Boeing directors elected despite concerns by advisory firms

Boeing shareholders approved a slate of 12 company-backed nominees for the board on Monday despite recommendations from two proxy advisers against five directors, including the chairman, for what the advisers called poor oversight of the company's handling of the 737 Max crisis.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Think things are bad for airlines? It's about to get worse

The biggest and most profitable U.S. airline just posted its first quarterly loss in more than five years. Now things are going to get really bad.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Delta loses $534 million in 1Q; much bigger losses looming

Delta Air Lines, the biggest and most profitable U.S. airline, lost $534 million in the first quarter, a setback that will appear trivial when the full force of the pandemic is revealed in the current quarter.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Major airlines line up to split $25 billion in payroll aid

The nation’s biggest airlines have tentatively agreed to terms for $25 billion in government aid to pay workers and avoid massive layoffs in an industry that has been slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Major airlines line up to split $25 billion in payroll aid

The nation’s biggest airlines have tentatively agreed to terms for $25 billion in government aid to pay workers and avoid massive layoffs in an industry that has been slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Treasury: Major airlines to take $25B in aid to meet payroll

The Treasury Department said Tuesday that the nation's major airlines have tentatively agreed to terms for $25 billion in federal aid to pay workers and keep them employed through September.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Treasury: Major airlines will take aid to meet payrolls

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday that the nation's major airlines have tentatively agreed to terms for $25 billion in federal aid to pay workers and keep them employed through September.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Airlines wait as Treasury applies strings to payroll aid

The Treasury Department and leading airlines continued negotiating Monday over terms of coronavirus-relief payments, with Treasury sticking to a proposal that could give the government an ownership stake in the nation's leading carriers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Airlines wait as Treasury applies strings to payroll aid

The Treasury Department and leading airlines continued negotiating Monday over terms of coronavirus-relief payments, with Treasury sticking to a proposal that could give the government an ownership stake in the nation's leading carriers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Airlines and Trump administration haggle over payroll grants

The Trump administration is proposing that a significant amount of the $25 billion in cash that airlines expected to keep workers on the job will instead be low-interest loans that big airlines will have to repay, according to two people familiar with the matter.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Airlines and Trump administration haggle over payroll grants

The Trump administration is proposing that a significant amount of the $25 billion in cash that airlines expected to keep workers on the job will instead be low-interest loans that big airlines will have to repay, according to two people familiar with the matter.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Airlines and Trump administration haggle over payroll grants

The Trump administration is proposing that a significant amount of the $25 billion in cash that airlines expected to keep workers on the job will instead be low-interest loans that big airlines will have to repay, according to two people familiar with the matter.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Airlines and Trump administration haggle over payroll grants

The Trump administration is proposing that a significant amount of the $25 billion in cash that airlines expected to keep workers on the job will instead be low-interest loans that big airlines will have to repay, according to two people familiar with the matter.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic has set the number of air travelers back decades

The number of Americans getting on airplanes has sunk to a level not seen in more than 60 years as people shelter in their homes to avoid catching or spreading the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic has set the number of air travelers back decades

The number of Americans getting on airplanes has sunk to a level not seen in more than 60 years as people shelter in their homes to avoid catching or spreading the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Pandemic has set the number of air travelers back decades

The number of Americans getting on airplanes has sunk to a level not seen in more than 60 years as people shelter in their homes to avoid catching or spreading the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Treasury wants airlines to say how they will pay back loans

DALLAS (AP) — The Treasury Department wants airlines to say how they will compensate the government for $25 billion in grants used to keep employees on the payroll during the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Treasury wants airlines to say how they will pay back loans

DALLAS (AP) — The Treasury Department wants airlines to say how they will compensate the government for $25 billion in grants used to keep employees on the payroll during the coronavirus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Many airline flights nearly empty as virus undercuts travel

Airline service in the United States is teetering on the brink of collapse, with near-empty planes and coronavirus outbreaks that have left some air traffic control towers empty.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Many airline flights nearly empty as virus undercuts travel

Airline service in the United States is teetering on the brink of collapse, with near-empty planes and coronavirus outbreaks that have left some air traffic control towers empty.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

United Airlines warns of massive layoffs without federal aid

Leaders of United Airlines and its labor unions are raising the threat of massive layoffs if Washington doesn’t provide “sufficient” help to the airline industry by the end of this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

United Airlines warns of massive layoffs without federal aid

Leaders of United Airlines and its labor unions are raising the threat of massive layoffs if Washington doesn’t provide “sufficient” help to the airline industry by the end of this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

United Airlines warns of massive layoffs without federal aid

Leaders of United Airlines and its labor unions are raising the threat of massive layoffs if Washington doesn’t provide “sufficient” help to the airline industry by the end of this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Hit by virus, US airlines seek aid far exceeding post-9/11

With each day that the coronavirus outbreak spreads and claims more lives, the damage to global airlines rises too. U.S. carriers on Monday put a price tag on their pain: They asked the federal government for more than $50 billion in rescue aid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Hit by virus, US airlines seek aid far exceeding post-9/11

With each day that the coronavirus outbreak spreads and claims more lives, the damage to global airlines rises too. U.S. carriers on Monday put a price tag on their pain: They asked the federal government for more than $50 billion in rescue aid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Hit by virus, US airlines seek aid far exceeding post-9/11

With each day that the coronavirus outbreak spreads and claims more lives, the damage to global airlines rises too. U.S. carriers on Monday put a price tag on their pain: They asked the federal government for more than $50 billion in rescue aid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

US airlines seek billions in aid as outbreak cripples travel

With each day that the coronavirus outbreak spreads and claims more lives, the damage to global airlines rises too. U.S. carriers on Monday put a price tag on their pain: They asked the federal government for more than $50 billion in rescue aid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FAA is probing how a 12-inch crack occurred in Southwest jet

DALLAS (AP) — Federal officials said Friday they are investigating after a crack ruptured the skin on a Boeing 737 jet operated by Southwest Airlines, causing the plane to gradually lose cabin pressure.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Delta slashes flights by 40% as virus cripples global travel

Delta Air Lines will cut passenger-carrying capacity by 40% to deal with a nosedive in travel demand, and it is talking to the White House and Congress about assistance to get through a downturn caused by the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FAA is probing how a 12-inch crack occurred in Southwest jet

DALLAS (AP) — Federal officials said Friday they are investigating after a crack ruptured the skin on a Boeing 737 jet operated by Southwest Airlines, causing the plane to gradually lose cabin pressure.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Delta slashes flights by 40% as virus cripples global travel

Delta Air Lines will cut passenger-carrying capacity by 40% to deal with a nosedive in travel demand, and it is talking to the White House and Congress about assistance to get through a downturn caused by the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FAA is probing how a 12-inch crack occurred in Southwest jet

DALLAS (AP) — Federal officials said Friday they are investigating after a crack ruptured the skin on a Boeing 737 jet operated by Southwest Airlines, causing the plane to gradually lose cabin pressure.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FAA is probing how a 12-inch crack occurred in Southwest jet

DALLAS (AP) — Federal officials said Friday they are investigating after a crack ruptured the skin on a Boeing 737 jet operated by Southwest Airlines, causing the plane to gradually lose cabin pressure.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Delta slashes flights by 40% as virus cripples global travel

Delta Air Lines will cut passenger-carrying capacity by 40% to deal with a nosedive in travel demand, and it is talking to the White House and Congress about assistance to get through a downturn caused by the new coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Boeing shares suffer worst one-day drop since 1974

Boeing's stock tumbled 18% on Wednesday, its biggest one-day percentage drop since 1974, and company leaders painted a sobering picture for the business in 2020.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FAA waives rules that led airlines to fly empty planes

Federal regulators waived a rule Wednesday that was causing airlines to fly nearly empty planes just to avoid losing takeoff and landing rights at major airports.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Boeing shares suffer worst one-day drop since 1974

Boeing's stock tumbled 18% on Wednesday, its biggest one-day percentage drop since 1974, and company leaders painted a sobering picture for the business in 2020.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Boeing sees 2020 as challenging as any year in recent past

Boeing is painting a sobering picture for its business in 2020.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FAA waives rules that led airlines to fly empty planes

Federal regulators waived a rule Wednesday that was causing airlines to fly nearly empty planes just to avoid losing takeoff and landing rights at major airports.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Airlines slash flights, freeze hiring as virus cuts travel

Airlines are slashing flights, freezing hiring and parking planes to cope with a stunning drop in bookings and a rise in cancellations caused by fear over the new virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Airlines slash flights, freeze hiring as virus cuts travel

Airlines are slashing flights, freezing hiring and parking planes to cope with a stunning drop in bookings and a rise in cancellations caused by fear over the new virus outbreak.
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Congressional panel says Boeing has 'culture of concealment'

A congressional committee investigating Boeing said Friday that a “culture of concealment” at the company and poor oversight by federal regulators contributed to two deadly crashes involving the grounded 737 Max.
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FAA seeks $19.7 million penalty against Boeing over sensors

Federal regulators want to fine Boeing $19.68 million for installing sensors that the agency says might not have been compatible with a system pilots use to see instrument readings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Congressional panel says Boeing has 'culture of concealment'

A congressional committee investigating Boeing said Friday that a “culture of concealment” at the company and poor oversight by federal regulators contributed to two deadly crashes involving the grounded 737 Max.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FAA seeks $19.7 million penalty against Boeing over sensors

Federal regulators want to fine Boeing $19.68 million for installing sensors that the agency says might not have been compatible with a system pilots use to see instrument readings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Congressional panel says Boeing has 'culture of concealment'

A congressional committee investigating Boeing said Friday that a “culture of concealment” at the company and poor oversight by federal regulators contributed to two deadly crashes involving the grounded 737 Max.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FAA seeks $19.7 million penalty against Boeing over sensors

Federal regulators want to fine Boeing $19.68 million for installing sensors that the agency says might not have been compatible with a system pilots use to see instrument readings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

FAA seeks $19.7 million penalty against Boeing over sensors

Federal regulators want to fine Boeing $19.68 million for installing sensors that the agency says might not have been compatible with a system pilots use to see instrument readings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Congressional panel says Boeing has 'culture of concealment'

A congressional committee investigating Boeing said Friday that a “culture of concealment” at the company and poor oversight by federal regulators contributed to two deadly crashes involving the grounded 737 Max.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

United is first to cut US flying due to virus outbreak

United Airlines will reduce flights, freeze hiring and ask employees to volunteer for unpaid leave as the airline struggles with weak demand for travel because of the new virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

United is first to cut US flying due to virus outbreak

United Airlines will reduce flights, freeze hiring and ask employees to volunteer for unpaid leave as the airline struggles with weak demand for travel because of the new virus outbreak.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Delta reduces flights to Korea as virus outbreak spreads

Delta Air Lines is reducing flights to South Korea while Hawaiian Airlines will suspend them entirely, as airlines deal with growing concern about the spread of the new virus beyond China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Delta reduces flights to Korea as virus outbreak spreads

Delta Air Lines is reducing flights to South Korea while Hawaiian Airlines will suspend them entirely, as airlines deal with growing concern about the spread of the new virus beyond China.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

American Airlines, Qatar will split revenue on some flights

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines and Qatar Airways said Tuesday they will put aside past hostilities and revive a partnership selling seats on some of each other’s flights and splitting the revenue.
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American Airlines, Qatar will split revenue on some flights

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines and Qatar Airways said Tuesday they will put aside past hostilities and revive a partnership selling seats on some of each other’s flights and splitting the revenue.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Airline, cruise stocks pummeled on fear of spreading virus

The stocks of American Airlines and several cruise lines were among the worst performers in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index Monday, as investors fret that the new coronavirus could take hold outside China and further disrupt international travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Airline, cruise stocks pummeled on fear of spreading virus

The stocks of American Airlines and several cruise lines were among the worst performers in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index Monday, as investors fret that the new coronavirus could take hold outside China and further disrupt international travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Boeing finds a new issue with Max, debris in fuel tanks

Boeing said Tuesday that it found debris contaminating the fuel tanks of some 737 Max jets that it built in the past year but was unable to deliver to airline customers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Boeing finds a new issue with Max, debris in fuel tanks

Boeing said Tuesday that it found debris contaminating the fuel tanks of some 737 Max jets that it built in the past year but was unable to deliver to airline customers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Delta says it will invest $1 billion to cut carbon emissions

Delta Air Lines said Friday it will invest $1 billion over the next 10 years in measures designed to offset climate-warming carbon emissions from its planes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Delta says it will invest $1 billion to cut carbon emissions

Delta Air Lines said Friday it will invest $1 billion over the next 10 years in measures designed to offset climate-warming carbon emissions from its planes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

American and Alaska strike deal around Seattle flights

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines and Alaska Airlines say they will cooperate more closely on West Coast service, including new American flights from Seattle to India's technology hub in Bangalore.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Delta says it will invest $1 billion to cut carbon emissions

Delta Air Lines said Friday it will invest $1 billion over the next 10 years in measures designed to offset climate-warming carbon emissions from its planes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Delta says it will invest $1 billion to cut carbon emissions

Delta Air Lines said Friday it will invest $1 billion over the next 10 years in measures designed to offset climate-warming carbon emissions from its planes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

American and Alaska strike deal around Seattle flights

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines and Alaska Airlines say they will cooperate more closely on West Coast service, including new American flights from Seattle to India's technology hub in Bangalore.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

American and Alaska strike deal around Seattle flights

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines and Alaska Airlines say they will cooperate more closely on West Coast service, including new American flights from Seattle to India's technology hub in Bangalore.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Virus outbreak in China poses a new problem for Boeing

Boeing sold no new airline jets in January, and now the company is worried that the virus outbreak in China could hurt airplane deliveries in the first quarter.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Virus outbreak in China poses a new problem for Boeing

Boeing sold no new airline jets in January, and now the company is worried that the virus outbreak in China could hurt airplane deliveries in the first quarter.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Federal report faults Southwest Airlines and FAA on safety

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines continues to fly airplanes with safety concerns while federal officials do a poor job overseeing the airline, a government watchdog said Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Federal report faults Southwest Airlines and FAA on safety

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines continues to fly airplanes with safety concerns while federal officials do a poor job overseeing the airline, a government watchdog said Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

United Airlines buys flight academy to gain source of pilots

United Airlines said Wednesday it is buying a flight academy to help produce a new supply of trained pilots, an unusual approach to deal with the wave of retirements now hitting the airline industry.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Grounded jet sends Boeing to first annual loss in 2 decades

Boeing, an icon of American manufacturing, suffered its first annual financial loss in more than two decades while the cost of fixing its marquee aircraft after two deadly crashes soared to more than $18 billion.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Grounded jet sends Boeing to first annual loss in 2 decades

Boeing, an icon of American manufacturing, suffered its first annual financial loss in more than two decades while the cost of fixing its marquee aircraft after two deadly crashes soared to more than $18 billion.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

737 Max costs double, Boeing posts first loss in 2 decades

Boeing, an icon in American manufacturing, suffered its first annual financial loss in more than two decades while the cost of fixing its marquee aircraft after two deadly crashes doubled to more than $18 billion.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Boeing posts first annual loss since 1997 as Max costs rise

Boeing posted its first annual loss in more than two decades as the financial fallout from two deadly crashes of its marquee aircraft has mushroomed to more than $18 billion.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

US fines Delta $50,000 for booting off 3 Muslim passengers

Delta Air Lines is being fined $50,000 for ordering three Muslim passengers off planes even after the airline's own security officials cleared them to travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

US fines Delta $50,000 for booting off 3 Muslim passengers

Delta Air Lines is being fined $50,000 for ordering three Muslim passengers off planes even after the airline's own security officials cleared them to travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

US fines Delta $50,000 for booting off 3 Muslim passengers

Delta Air Lines is being fined $50,000 for ordering three Muslim passengers off planes even after the airline's own security officials cleared them to travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

US fines Delta $50,000 for booting off 3 Muslim passengers

Delta Air Lines is being fined $50,000 for ordering three Muslim passengers off planes even after the airline's own security officials cleared them to travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Grounded Boeing jet holds back profits, growth at airlines

DALLAS (AP) — The three big U.S. airlines that own Boeing 737 Max jets don’t expect the grounded plane back in their fleets until after the the peak summer travel season, and that promises to lead to thousands more canceled flights and higher costs well into another year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Grounded Boeing jet holds back profits, growth at airlines

DALLAS (AP) — The three big U.S. airlines that own Boeing 737 Max jets don’t expect the grounded plane back in their fleets until after the the peak summer travel season, and that promises to lead to thousands more canceled flights and higher costs well into another year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Boeing jet weighs on airlines as Southwest's profit falls

DALLAS (AP) — The three big U.S. airlines that own Boeing 737 Max jets don’t expect the grounded plane back in their fleets before the end of the peak summer travel season, and that promises to lead to thousands more canceled flights and higher costs well into another year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

New rules could bump emotional-support animals from planes

The days of passengers bringing their pets on airplanes as emotional-support animals could be ending.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Boeing's new CEO sees 737 Max production resuming in spring

Boeing's new CEO said Wednesday that production of the 737 Max will resume this spring, months before the company expects federal regulators to certify the grounded plane to fly again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

New rules could bump emotional-support animals from planes

The days of passengers bringing their pets on airplanes as emotional-support animals could be ending.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Boeing's new CEO sees 737 Max production resuming in spring

Boeing's new CEO said Wednesday that production of the 737 Max will resume this spring, months before the company expects federal regulators to certify the grounded plane to fly again.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

US seeks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes

The days of passengers bringing rabbits, turtles and birds on planes as emotional-support animals could be ending.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Boeing doesn't expect Max jet to be cleared until summer

Boeing said Tuesday that it doesn't expect federal regulators to approve its changes to the grounded 737 Max until this summer, several months longer than the company was saying just a few weeks ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Airline, hotel stocks fall on fear about new virus in China

Airline and hotel shares fell Tuesday as fear grew about a virus that authorities say has killed six people and sickened 300 more, including at least one person in the U.S.
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Airline, hotel stocks fall on fear about new virus in China

Airline and hotel shares fell Tuesday as fear grew about a virus that authorities say has killed six people and sickened 300 more, including at least one person in the U.S.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Boeing doesn't expect Max jet to be cleared until summer

Boeing said Tuesday that it doesn't expect federal regulators to approve its changes to the grounded 737 Max until this summer, several months longer than the company was saying just a few weeks ago.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Airline stocks swoon on fear about virus outbreak in China

Shares of the three U.S. airlines that fly to China fell on Tuesday as fear grew about a virus that authorities say has killed six people and sickened 300 more.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Boeing is working on a new software issue on the 737 Max

Boeing is working to fix a newly discovered problem with software powering up on the 737 Max, adding to the list of tasks the aircraft maker faces to get the grounded plane back in the air.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Boeing is working on a new software issue on the 737 Max

Boeing is working to fix a newly discovered problem with software powering up on the 737 Max, adding to the list of tasks the aircraft maker faces to get the grounded plane back in the air.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Strong demand, mild fuel prices help Delta earn $1.1 billion

Delta Air Lines boosted its fourth-quarter profit to $1.1 billion by adding more flights over the holiday-packed period and stuffing them even more full of passengers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Holiday travelers push Delta to $1.1 billion 4Q profit

Delta Air Lines boosted its fourth quarter profit to $1.1 billion by adding more flights over the holiday-packed period and packing them even more full of passengers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

New Boeing CEO inherits crisis created under his predecessor

Changing CEOs was the easy part. Now it's up to Boeing's new leader to deal with a crisis caused by two crashes and the grounding of the company's best-selling plane.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

New Boeing CEO inherits crisis created under his predecessor

Changing CEOs was the easy part. Now it's up to Boeing's new leader to deal with a crisis caused by two crashes and the grounding of the company's best-selling plane.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

US experts concerned about Iran's handling of crash probe

U.S. and Canadian accident investigators are uncertain how much access they will get to the site of a Ukrainian passenger jet crash in Iran, and there were fears Friday that the probe might already be compromised by the removal of wreckage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

On the Money: Start planning to save money on travel in 2020

Summer vacation season will be here sooner than you think, making this a good time to start planning that trip and figuring out how to get the most fun and value for your dollar.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

US experts concerned about Iran's handling of crash probe

U.S. and Canadian accident investigators are uncertain how much access they will get to the site of a Ukrainian passenger jet crash in Iran, and there were fears Friday that the probe might already be compromised by the removal of wreckage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

On the Money: Start planning to save money on travel in 2020

Summer vacation season will be here sooner than you think, making this a good time to start planning that trip and figuring out how to get the most fun and value for your dollar.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

US experts concerned about Iran's handling of crash probe

U.S. and Canadian accident investigators are uncertain how much access they will get to the site of a Ukrainian passenger jet crash in Iran, and there were fears Friday that the probe might already be compromised by the removal of wreckage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

US experts concerned about Iran's handling of crash probe

U.S. and Canadian accident investigators are uncertain how much access they will get to the site of a Ukrainian passenger jet crash in Iran, and there were fears Friday that the probe might already be compromised by the removal of wreckage.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

On the Money: Start planning to save money on travel in 2020

Summer vacation season will be here sooner than you think, making this a good time to start planning that trip and figuring out how to get the most fun and value for your dollar.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

On the Money: Start planning to save money on travel in 2020

Summer vacation season will be here sooner than you think, making this a good time to start planning that trip and figuring out how to get the most fun and value for your dollar.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Airlines facing scrutiny for flying in Iran after barrage

Airlines are coming under increasing scrutiny for continuing to fly in Iran after a missile barrage and warnings by U.S. safety regulators about the dangerous conditions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Boeing papers show employees slid 737 Max problems past FAA

Boeing employees knew about problems with flight simulators for the now-grounded 737 Max and apparently tried to hide them from federal regulators, according to documents released Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Airlines facing scrutiny for flying in Iran after barrage

Airlines are coming under increasing scrutiny for continuing to fly in Iran after a missile barrage and warnings by U.S. safety regulators about the dangerous conditions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Airlines face scrutiny for continuing to fly in Iran

Airlines are coming under increasing scrutiny for continuing to fly in Iran after a missile barrage and warnings by U.S. safety regulators about the dangerous conditions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

On the Money: Start planning to save money on travel in 2020

Summer vacation season will be here sooner than you think, making this a good time to start planning that trip and figuring out how to get the most fun and value for your dollar.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO