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The budget airline plans to cut some 340 pilots and flight attendants from its busy Atlanta base, CNBC first reported Wednesday. Southwest was the second-largest operator in Atlanta behind Delta Air Lines, leaving customers will fewer choices out of the world's busiest airport. The airline also left four airports in August as part of a cost-cutting and restructuring plan, including Bellingham International Airport in Washington state, Mexico's Cozumel International Airport, Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, and Syracuse Hancock International Airport in New York. AdvertisementDespite its shrinking network, Southwest is boosting flights where it has an edge. Further changes are likely to be announced at an investor day on Thursday, which will lay out Southwest's future as we know it.
Persons: , Houston's George, Elliott Organizations: Service, CNBC, Business, Bloomberg, Delta Air Lines, Chicago O'Hare, Bellingham International Airport, Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Syracuse Hancock International Locations: Atlanta, Chicago, Southwest, Bellingham, Washington, Cozumel, New York, Nashville, Hawaii
Read previewThe FAA has opened an investigation after two passengers were injured when a United Airlines plane responded to an alert from a midair collision system. AdvertisementThe FAA said in a statement that the flight responded to an onboard alert about another aircraft in the vicinity. The Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) helps prevent midair collisions by monitoring the surrounding airspace and alerting pilots about nearby aircraft. The system sounds an alarm in the cockpit, and the pilots notify the air traffic controller that they are responding to a TCAS alarm, Kevin Karpé, a former air traffic controller and air traffic manager, previously told Business Insider. However, last year, concerns rose about a spike in the number of collision close calls taking place in the US.
Persons: , Kevin Karpé, Karpé, it's Organizations: Service, FAA, United Airlines, San Francisco International Airport, Business, Boeing, The New York Times, The Times Locations: Newark
HONG KONG — Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways has banned a couple for harassing a mainland Chinese woman who refused to put up her reclined seat. An altercation occurred during a flight from Hong Kong to London on September 17. Whether on the plane or online, I had many friends from Hong Kong who came forward to help and support me," she added. Hong Kong was returned to China after it was handed over by Britain in 1997. In recent years, Chinese influence has been growing in the global financial hub, with the Beijing imposed National Security Law and an influx of mainland Chinese professionals.
Persons: Jin Yuelin —, China's, Hong Kong Organizations: Cathay Pacific Airways, NBC News, Cathay, Cathay Pacific Group, Britain, National Security Law Locations: HONG KONG, Hong, Hong Kong, London, China, Mainland, Cathay Pacific, Beijing
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Persons: HBO Max, you'll, You'll, cardholders, Jasmin Baron, Read, Angela Fung Organizations: Business, Rewards, Card, Rapid, Southwest Premier, Southwest ®, Southwest, Southwest Premier cardholders, Apple, Disney, ESPN, HBO, Hulu, Netflix, Pandora, Paramount, Showtime, Spotify, YouTube, Southwest Premier Southwest, Central America, Rapid Rewards, Chase, Sapphire, Southwest Airlines, cardholders, TSA, Southwest Premier Chase, Finance Locations: Hawaii, Mexico, Caribbean, Central, Southwest airfare, Southwest, U.S, Chevron, Canada
Cathay Pacific banned two passengers after a dispute over a reclining seat on a flight, reports say. The couple began heckling a woman in front who declined to straighten her seat at their request. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementA pair of Cathay Pacific customers are no longer welcome on the airline after a row kicked off with another passenger over a reclining seat, according to multiple reports. The disagreement occurred when a woman refused to put her seat up at the request of a couple behind her.
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Elliott Management said Tuesday it will call a special meeting at Southwest Airlines "as soon as next week," shortly after the company put forward a sweeping board shakeup that it hoped might stave off a proxy fight. The push comes days before the airline's investor meeting, where it is expected to unveil improvements and operating changes. Southwest's shareholder meeting is typically scheduled for May, but by calling for a special meeting Elliott is looking to elect new directors much sooner than that. Earlier this month, executive chairman and former CEO Gary Kelly said he would step down after the carrier's shareholder meeting next year. "The need for change is urgent, and our request for a special meeting may come as soon as next week," Pike and Xu said.
Persons: Elliott, Bob Jordan, Gary Kelly, John Pike, Bobby Xu, Pike, Xu, Andrew Watterson, Robert Jordan Organizations: Elliott Management, Southwest Airlines, Airlines, Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association
Southwest Airlines has warned employees that it will have to make “difficult decisions” ahead to boost profits as the carrier faces pressure from activist Elliott Investment Management, which has sought leadership changes at the company. Southwest over the summer announced a host of major changes to its more than 50-year-old business model to drum up revenue. It plans to ditch open seating for assigned seats, offer seats with more legroom that fetch a higher fare and start red-eye flights. We also have to change our network,” Watterson said in the video, a transcript of which was seen by CNBC. Southwest did not immediately comment on the staff message.
Persons: Andrew Watterson, , ” Watterson, Elliott, Gary Kelly Organizations: Southwest Airlines, Elliott Investment Management, Google, CNBC, JetBlue, Southwest, Wing Locations: It’s, Dallas
Southwest Airlines has warned employees that it will have to make "difficult decisions" ahead to boost profits as the carrier faces pressure from activist Elliott Investment Management, which has sought leadership changes at the company. Southwest over the summer announced a host of major changes to its more than 50-year-old business model to drum up revenue. It plans to ditch open seating for assigned seats, offer seats with more legroom that fetch a higher fare and start red-eye flights. We also have to change our network," Watterson said in the video, a transcript of which was seen by CNBC. Southwest did not immediately comment on the staff message.
Persons: Andrew Watterson, Watterson, Elliott, Gary Kelly Organizations: Southwest Airlines, Elliott Investment Management, Google, CNBC, JetBlue, Southwest, Wing Locations: It's, Dallas
In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCebu Pacific president discusses new routes and order of 152 Airbus jetsXander Lao, president and chief commercial officer of the Philippine airline, outlines its expansion plans.
Persons: Xander Lao Organizations: Email Cebu Pacific Locations: Philippine
Cathay Pacific bans couple after seat-reclining spat
  + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +4 min
CNN —Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific has banned two passengers from its flights after an argument over seat-reclining etiquette descended into xenophobic insults. People from Hong Kong speak mainly Cantonese, whereas mainland Chinese mainly speak Mandarin. However, Cathay, Hong Kong’s flag carrier, has got into hot water with Chinese authorities in the past. In a statement announcing the dismissals, Cathay Pacific CEO Ronald Lam said he would personally lead a task force to improve service and avoid similar incidents in the future. “We need to ensure that all Cathay Pacific employees must at all times respect customers from different backgrounds and cultures, and that we provide quality services consistently across all markets that we serve,” he said.
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New York CNN —Boeing said Monday it has raised its offer to the International Association of Machinists union to end the strike by 33,000 union members that has now entered its 11th day. “We heard your feedback,” said a statement from Boeing to union members on its website. But it did not restore the traditional pension plan that union members lost 10 years ago in a previous labor agreement. An IAM spokesperson said the union did not have an immediate comment on the new offer. In a decision that took place just before the strike began, 95% of union members voted against the previous tentative labor agreement.
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A JetBlue flight made an emergency landing in Kansas on Saturday after pilots were alerted to smoke in the cargo hold, but an inspection revealed it was a false alarm, the airline said. The plane descended safely and landed “without incident,” the airline said in a statement. Flight 1189 was traveling from New York to San Diego when the pilot announced that an alert was received for fire or smoke in the cargo hold area, according to passenger Seth Odell. “The pilot came on [the intercom] and let us know that he was seeing an alert for smoke in the cargo bay,” Odell said. Odell said the plane’s pilot told passengers that there was no indication of an actual fire once they had landed.
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I used to route my flights through Europe, which allowed me to explore new-to-me cities before heading home. But once I discovered Changi Airport in Singapore, it quickly became the stop I planned my entire trip around. But when I stopped at Changi, I wished I had more time to explore. Ree WinterMaking a nearly 24-hour trek four times a year is a hassle, but Changi Airport has made the harrowing journey a little easier to swallow. The blend of advanced travel tech, luxury amenities, and thoughtful design makes Changi more than just a stopover — it's an experience I look forward to every time I travel.
Persons: , it's, Mike Towers, I've, I'd, Ree Organizations: Service, Business, Mike, US, Changi Locations: New Orleans, Europe, Singapore, Changi, Australia
Read previewDelta Air Lines is being sued by a Jewish flight attendant who is claiming religious discrimination, according to a lawsuit seen by Business Insider. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Sheva, a California resident, has worked for Delta for two-and-a-half years, performing his duties in "a satisfactory manner," the complaint says. But despite Sheva's employee profile "clearly stating that he is Hebrew-speaking, Jewish and vegetarian, he was provided with a ham sandwich," the complaint continues. Sheva took time off work to recover after both incidents, but the complaint says that Delta "engaged in behavior to belittle" his injuries.
Persons: , Sasi Sheva, Delta, Sheva Organizations: Service, Business, United States, Court, Southern, of, Delta Locations: of New York, California, Yom Kippur
Matt Mills Mcknight | ReutersRENTON, Wash. — Cash-strapped Boeing is facing mounting costs from an ongoing machinist strike as workers push for higher pay. The financial cost of the strike on Boeing depends on how long it lasts, though ratings agencies have warned that the company could face a downgrade if it drags on too long. Boeing 737 Max planes sit at the airport in Renton, Washington. Boeing Machinists union members count votes to accept or reject a proposed contract between Boeing and union leaders and whether or not to strike if the contract is rejected, at the Aerospace Machinists Union Hall in Seattle, Washington, on September 12, 2024. Boeing's most recent offer included 25% general wage increases over a four-year deal and was endorsed by the machinists union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751.
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An American Airlines' Embraer E175LR (front), an American Airlines' Boeing 737 (C) and an American Airlines' Boeing 737 are seen parked at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York on May 24, 2024. American Airlines is in talks to make Citigroup its exclusive credit card partner, dropping rival issuer Barclays from a partnership that dates back to the airline's 2013 takeover of US Airways, said people with knowledge of the negotiations. Banks' co-brand deals with airlines, retailers and hotel chains are some of the most hotly contested negotiations in the industry. Carriers have said growth in card spending has far exceeded that of passenger revenue in recent years. While it says it has the largest loyalty program, American was out-earned by Delta there, which made nearly $7 billion in payments from its American Express card partnership last year, compared to $5.2 billion for American.
Persons: Banks Organizations: American Airlines, Embraer, Boeing, LaGuardia Airport, Citigroup, Barclays, US Airways, Consumer Financial Protection, Delta, American Express Locations: Queens , New York
United Airlines says Taylor Swift is boosting its weekend ticket demand. Swift's smash-hit 'Eras Tour' has injected billions into the economy. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementNeed more proof of Taylor Swift's seismic economic sway? United Airlines' chief commercial officer Andrew Nocella said there is at least a 25% increase in ticket demand during weekend stops on Swift's "Eras Tour," Bloomberg reports.
Persons: Taylor Swift, , Taylor, Andrew Nocella, Nocella Organizations: Airlines, Service, United Airlines, Bloomberg, Business
(This is a wrap-up of the key money moving discussions on CNBC's "Worldwide Exchange" exclusive for Pro subscribers. Worldwide Exchange airs at 5 a.m. Worldwide Exchange Word of the Day: "Dissent" Jay Woods of Freedom Capital Markets said he's paying close attention to Fed Governor Michelle Bowman becoming the first dissenting Fed Governor since 2005. "I think this is the return of the cyclical trade," said Shah on Worldwide Exchange. Worldwide Exchange Pick: FedEx and Transports FedEx reports after the bell Thursday.
Persons: Jay Woods, Michelle Bowman, Seema Shah, Woods Organizations: Pro, Worldwide, Federal Reserve, Freedom Capital Markets, Management, FedEx, Transports FedEx, Dow
In this article JBLU Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTJetBlue planes at JFK's Terminal 5 in New York. Leslie Josephs | CNBCJetBlue Airways will open its first airport lounges in its more than two decades of flying, a major shift for the low-cost airline as it chases high-spending travelers. The lounges will open at the carrier's hubs in New York late next year followed by Boston, JetBlue said Thursday. She said JetBlue doesn't want to disappoint customers if they aren't able to get into the lounges because they are too crowded. The highest-tier of JetBlue's loyalty program and holders of the new premium card will get free access to the lounge for one guest.
Persons: Leslie Josephs, John F, Jayne O'Brien, JetBlue's Organizations: JetBlue, CNBC JetBlue Airways, Barclays, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue's Mint, Kennedy International, Boston Logan International, Airbus, CNBC Locations: New York, Boston
Budget airline Wizz Air is planning new long-haul cheap flights between the UK and Saudi Arabia. Passengers on the seven-hour flight will have to do without free coffee or entertainment options and share just 3 bathrooms. Wizz Air's CEO told Bloomberg passengers will have to "create the fun for yourself." Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy .
Persons: Organizations: Wizz, Passengers, Bloomberg, Service, Business Locations: Saudi Arabia
Hong Kong CNN —Hong Kong aviation investigators say an engine problem that caused Cathay Pacific to ground its entire fleet of Airbus A350 jets for inspection earlier this month could have escalated into “extensive damage.”Cathay canceled dozens of flights in early September, citing the need to inspect its A350 planes after the engine issue forced a Zurich-bound flight to return to Hong Kong shortly after takeoff on September 2. The airline had previously identified an engine component failure on the affected aircraft, though it stopped short of revealing what the problem was. The AAIA recommended the European Union Aviation Safety Agency to require Rolls-Royce, the engine maker behind the popular A350 long-haul jets, to “develop continuing airworthiness information” on the problem. Following the incident, Cathay conducted a thorough inspection of its 48-strong A350 fleet and replaced components on 15 of the planes. CNN has reached out to Cathay and Rolls-Royce for comment.
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Go to newsletter preferencesSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. The new lounges, the first of which are set for New York's JFK International and Boston Logan International, are part of the New York-based carrier's continued push to bolster its premium Mint business class experience. AdvertisementThat changed in 2016 when the airline launched its first Mint premium business class cabin with lie-flat seats. Loyalty is big business for airlinesFor the airline industry, loyalty extends beyond the benefits of return business. With the new lounges in its arsenal, the airline will be better positioned to keep loyal customers coming back.
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Passengers said a pressurization issue on a Delta Air Lines flight Sunday left them with bloody noses and ears. A spokesperson for the airline company said that Flight 1203 from Salt Lake City to Portland, Oregon, was unable to pressurize above 10,000 feet. Passenger Jaci Purser told NBC affiliate KSL-TV of Salt Lake City that she felt her ear pop and then bubble because of the pressure in the cabin. It's not clear what caused the pressurization issue but Delta technicians were able to fix it. The plane was briefly taken out of service Sunday morning and went back into service the following day, Delta said.
Persons: Purser, Caryn Allen, Allen, Delta Organizations: Delta Air Lines, SLC, NBC, KSL, Boeing Locations: Salt Lake City, Portland , Oregon
Alaska Airlines completes acquisition of Hawaiian
  + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +2 min
Alaska Airlines said on Wednesday it had completed its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines after reaching an agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation. The airlines on Tuesday agreed to maintain key Hawaiian routes and adopt consumer protections under an agreement that will last six years. The Justice Department in August chose not to block the deal that was announced in December by Alaska, the fifth-largest domestic U.S. airline, to merge with Hawaiian, the 10th-largest carrier. Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci said in an interview that the deal would be good for competition and consumers and would expand access for consumers to both networks and give Alaska access to Hawaiian’s fleet of wide-body airplanes. Hawaiian Airlines’ stock will be de-listed and will cease trading on the Nasdaq on Wednesday, Alaska said in a statement.
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If you don't recognize the brand's name, you might know its iconic grooved aluminum luggage. LVMH acquired the now-126-year-old German company in 2016Hugues Bonnet-Masimbert, CEO of Rimowa, told BI that the company's buyers are split evenly between male and female. Brittany Chang/Business InsiderRimowa gave rise to two of the largest hard-shelled luggage trends when it debuted its aluminum luggage in the 1920s and its polycarbonate options eighty years later. (Hugues Bonnet-Masimbert, CEO of Rimowa, told BI that the company is constantly monitoring and improving its quality.) Brittany Chang/Business InsiderJust don't bring your luggage in for repairs when it inevitably gets scuffed up.
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