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American Airlines Faces FAA Fine Over Drug-Testing Lapses in New Test for 2026 Turnaround
18+ min ago (454+ words) WASHINGTON, April 9, 2026, 09: 08 EDT The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday said it has proposed a $255, 000 civil penalty for American Airlines, alleging the carrier put 12 flight attendants who'd tested positive for drugs or alcohol back on safety-sensitive jobs before they'd finished all…...
Southwest Airlines' Controversial New Policy Could Cost Passengers More Money
16+ hour, 7+ min ago (498+ words) The new policy is singling out some customers and comes on the heels of other unpopular changes, including the end of open seating and free checked bags. Southwest used to be known as an underrated airline that did things differently....
Blue Grass Airport president speaks on major terminal expansion
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (150+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Blue Grass Airport President Eric Frankl outlined the next steps for a major terminal expansion at the Lexington airport. Crews are working on a long-term project to modernize the terminal, add gates and improve passenger amenities, according…...
Southwest Airlines, once known for its free bags perk, hikes fees amid higher jet fuel costs
18+ hour, 39+ min ago (404+ words) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) " Sources from Associated Press say that Southwest Airlines is raising checked baggage fees by $10, less than a year after ending its "bags fly free" perk that long set it apart, as jet fuel costs have jumped since the…...
Southwest Airlines is raising checked bag fees amid higher jet fuel costs
13+ hour, 1+ min ago (373+ words) Customers checking one bag will pay $45 starting on Thursday, while a second will now cost $55, according to Southwest. Some travelers will still receive a free first checked bag, including certain loyalty-tier members, eligible co-branded credit card holders and active-duty military…...
Southwest to fly wine for free in rare perk as airline fees rise
17+ hour, 32+ min ago (208+ words) April 8 (Reuters) " Southwest Airlines will fly wine for free from parts of the U. S. West Coast after "launching new flights to California's wine "country, in a rare freebie as carriers pile on additional charges to cover high jet fuel costs. A…...
Southwest Airlines Sets New 2026 Restriction For This Common Item
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (566+ words) islands. com Southwest Airlines Sets New 2026 Restriction For This Common Item Southwest Airlines has made headlines over the past year for changes set to affect passengers in 2026. While some of these changes have been good news, such as the addition…...
Southwest hikes bag fees as airlines grapple with soaring Iran war costs
18+ hour, 32+ min ago (473+ words) Starting Thursday, Southwest Airlines will increase the fee for one checked baggage from $35 to $45, and second checked bags will increase from $45 to $55. Southwest Airlines is joining the rush of airlines raising checked bag fees, as companies scramble to offset surging…...
Leading Airlines Slash Operating Costs With Next-Generation Widebody Aircraft, Reshaping Industry Economics
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (105+ words) Breaking airline news and aviation industry updates for 2026. Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 fuel efficiency gains intensify pressure on carriers clinging to aging fleets What percentage of fuel savings do modern widebody aircraft achieve? The Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 deliver approximately 20% fuel…...
Southwest Airlines hikes fees amid higher jet fuel costs
17+ hour, 18+ min ago (411+ words) Southwest Airlines is raising checked baggage fees by $10, less than a year after ending its "bags fly free" perk that long set it apart, as jet fuel costs have jumped since the start of the Iran war. Customers checking one…...