The FAA is investigating after a JetBlue pilot reported a smaller aircraft flying erratically near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The JetBlue flight landed safely, and officials said required separation was maintained.
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A Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Los Angeles struck a pedestrian on the runway during takeoff Friday night, leading to an emergency evacuation and an engine fire that was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew.
Spirit Airlines abruptly halts operations, canceling all flights and stranding thousands. The shutdown is expected to drive up airfares on former Spirit routes amid industry-wide price pressures. Several airlines offer rescue fares to assist affected passengers.
Spirit Airlines may shut down as soon as Saturday after bailout talks stall. The Trump administration offered a $500 million aid package, but opposition from bondholders and officials has left the airline facing liquidation amid soaring fuel costs.
A new analysis has revealed that the year 2022 was one of the most disruptive for airline passengers on record, with nearly 78,000 grievances filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation, travel agents, and third-party booking sites. Frontier Airlines saw the highest rate of passenger complaints, with more than 20 complaints for every 100,000 passengers who boarded its aircraft. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported that the number of complaints about canceled flights, lost luggage, and customer service had surged to their highest level in years. Airlines are now working to improve their customer service and address the issues that have caused so many complaints.
The Biden Administration and the USDOT are working to crack down on "junk fees" by pushing airlines to improve customer service. American, Alaska, and Frontier Airlines have committed to guaranteeing that parents can sit with their children without paying extra fees. The USDOT has created a dashboard to help families determine which airlines offer this guarantee and which ones could charge extra.