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Major airlines are taking differing stances to flying over Iraq, reflecting the piecemeal approach airlines currently take to flying over conflict zones and ahead of an international meeting of industry representatives to discuss the issue.

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a $12 million fine against Southwest Airlines for what it deems improper repairs on 44 jetliners.

BA pilot Simon Wood killed himself after being accused of molesting girls at an orphanage in Nairobi Women and children who say they were sexually abused by a British Airways pilot are suing the airline for damages.

Southwest Airlines sent an online offer to about 10 million people in January 2013 for flights from Dallas to Branson, Mo., for a bargain price of $66.

A new incentive package is being rolled out to encourage carriers to use Changi as a transfer hub, a spokesman for Changi Airport Group has told The Straits Times.

Shanghai's international airport announced 30 flight cancellations today as the Chinese military began exercises off the coast of the East China Sea.

Spirit Airlines Inc, a low-cost U.S. carrier, on Tuesday reported a higher-than-expected second-quarter profit as it added flights and raised fares.

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Hundreds of Air New Zealand customers will spend another night in Honolulu as the airline works to fix the plane that's been stranded in Hawaii since Sunday night .

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A 24-year-old suspect is in custody, charged with the weekend kidnapping and robbery of a man whom the Montgomery Police Department says owed him money.

Beginning in 2006, Southwest made "extreme makeover" alterations to eliminate potential cracking of the aluminum skin on 44 jetliners, the FAA said.

The top American airlines are making more money than ever - but don't expect it to mean lower prices for passengers.

Delta introduces 'Delta Studio' and free entertainment from every seat on more than 1,000 aircraft worldwide beginning Aug. 1Entertainment offered through seat-back systems and in-flight strea... /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines today announced it will begin offering free entertainment options on all of its domestic aircraft and two-cabin regional ... (more)

Duluth, Minnesota, will lose one of its airline routes this year, as Allegiant Air said last week it end direct flights to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa.

Ryanair raised its full-year profits guidance today after more than doubling first- quarter earnings and setting out aggressive plans for expansion in Europe.

Ryanair Holdings PLC, Europe's largest discount airline, said Monday that profit in its financial first quarter soared by 152%, as it raised its full-year profit forecast and promised a special dividend following a year marred by surprise profit warnings.

Delta Air Lines will add a second trans-Atlantic route from its Salt Lake City hub next spring, adding nonstop service to Amsterdam.

John Slosar finds that months into his role as Swire Pacific chairman, no day is ever the same with its many subsidiaries all needing attention Swire is one of the world's biggest bottlers of Coca-Cola with a global franchise of 450 million customers.

On-time performance of Southwest Airlines has deteriorated over the past year, dropping from 81 percent of all flights arriving on time in 2013 to 70 percent for the first five months of 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.