Trump Administration weighs $500m rescue plan for Spirit Airlines
The Trump administration is nearing a potential deal to support struggling low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, as surging fuel prices push the airline closer to collapse. According to sources familiar with the discussions, the plan could include up to $500 million in government-backed financing, likely structured as a loan to sustain operations during bankruptcy. The package
United Airlines warns on profits despite strong demand as fuel costs surge
United Airlines has issued a profit warning, lowering its full-year outlook despite reporting strong demand and solid first-quarter results. The airline now expects annual earnings to fall well below earlier forecasts, citing a sharp rise in fuel costs as the main driver. The increase is linked to geopolitical tensions involving Iran, which have pushed oil
Loose cockpit display knocks out captain on Southwest Airlines flight during take-off
A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to return to Las Vegas after a cockpit incident left the captain briefly unconscious during take-off. The Boeing 737-700 had just departed Las Vegas for Reno on 8 April when a head-up display (HUD) reportedly came loose and struck the captain on the head. According to reports from The
FAA probes serious near-miss between Southwest jets at Nashville Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a serious near-miss involving two Southwest Airlines aircraft at Nashville International Airport, after the jets came within just 500 feet of vertical separation. The incident occurred Saturday evening (April 18) as Southwest Flight WN507 from Baltimore and Myrtle Beach (Boeing 737 MAX 8 reg. N8904L) was attempting to
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Ryanair extends check-in cut-off to 60 minutes ahead of departure
Ryanair will tighten its airport procedures from 10 November 2026, extending the check-in and bag drop deadline to 60 minutes before departure, up from the current 40 minutes. The airline said the change is designed to give passengers more time to clear increasingly congested security and passport control queues, reducing the number of travellers who
Brussels Airlines launches Pan-African Art Tour linking Africa and Europe
Brussels Airlines has unveiled AfriConnections, a travelling exhibition showcasing contemporary African art across multiple cities in Africa and Europe throughout 2026. The initiative will tour key cultural hubs including Kinshasa, Abidjan, Yaoundé and Dakar, before concluding in Brussels. Hosted in major museums and cultural venues, the exhibition aims to foster cultural exchange and strengthen artistic
Avinor sets September 2027 opening for new Mo i Rana airport
Avinor has confirmed that the new Mo i Rana/Helgeland Arctic Circle Airport will open on 30 September 2027, bringing the project forward by nine months after earlier delays. The revised timeline follows efforts to recover from setbacks linked to construction challenges, including difficult ground conditions in Fagerlia and an expanded project scope. Avinor said significant
Woman arrested after bomb threat forces evacuation at Nuuk Airport, Greenland
A woman has been arrested after allegedly making a bomb threat at Nuuk International Airport, prompting a full evacuation of the terminal and a major police response. Greenland Police said the report was received at 15:32 on Tuesday, triggering established emergency procedures. Officers cleared the airport and launched an investigation while securing the site. Police
Virgin Atlantic flight declares emergency over UK after medical incident
Virgin Atlantic long-haul flight VS8 from Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow declared an in-flight emergency while cruising over the United Kingdom, following what has been described as a serious medical incident on board. The aircraft, an Airbus A350-1000 registered G-VPRD, issued a Squawk 7700 signal — the standard international code indicating a general
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