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Federal Judge Blocks JetBlue, American Airlines Alliance in Antitrust Win
"Today's decision is a win for Americans who rely on competition between airlines to travel affordably."
Justice Department Sues to Block JetBlue-Spirit Merger
Officials are concerned that the merger would decrease competition in an industry that is already highly consolidated.
Sanders Urges Transportation Secretary to Hold Southwest CEO Accountable
Secretary Pete Buttigieg has faced criticism for refusing to take on the increasingly consolidated airline industry.
Warren Says Southwest Airline Failures Show Need for Stronger Antitrust Law
Airline mergers have been a “disaster” for customers, Warren said.
San Francisco Airport Workers End Strike After Pay Victory
The three-day strike resulted in a tentative deal including raises and improved health care benefits.
Delta Announces It Will Pay Flight Attendants During Boarding Amid Union Push
The change “shows that Delta could have been paying Flight Attendants for boarding all along,” the union wrote.
Delta Cuts Paid Sick Leave for Workers With COVID After Lobbying for CDC Change
Delta's policy change vindicated warnings that corporate America would readily exploit the CDC's less strict guidelines.
Death of Disability Advocate Puts Spotlight on Systemic Ableism in Air Travel
Disability rights advocate Engracia Figueroa died months after United Airlines allegedly damaged her wheelchair.
Top US Airlines Plan Thousands of Layoffs When CARES Act Ban Expires
Unions are urging Congress to extend relief, but airlines say they'll only accept bailouts with no restrictions.
Airline Industries Laid Off Workers, Then Got Money Meant to Prevent Layoffs
Several airline companies cut their workforces despite receiving $338 million from the CARES Act for payroll support.