Air Canada
Unclear when Heathrow will re-open as closure causes global turmoil
Britain’s Heathrow said on Friday it was unclear when Europe’s busiest airport would be able to re-open after a fire knocked out its power.
bodies
Two Men Discovered Dead In JetBlue Plane’s Landing Gear At Fort Lauderdale Airport
During typical post-flight inspections on Monday, authorities reported that two individuals were discovered dead in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue aircraft in Florida.
air traffic control
Feds Slam JetBlue With $2M Fine For ‘Chronic Flight Delays’
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $2 million fine against JetBlue for “operating multiple chronically delayed flights,” marking the first such penalty by the federal agency.
American Flag
Delta Airlines Issues Apology Over Contentious Palestine Post From Official X Account
Delta Airlines faced intense backlash after the company’s social media account said it would be “terrified” if flight attendants wore a Palestinian flag pin, forcing it to issue an apology.
Alphabet
Wall Street ends down as US retail sales data crimps rate cut bets
Stocks finished lower after upbeat December U.S. retail sales data eroded expectations the Federal Reserve will kick off its rate-cut campaign as early as March.
Abril Elfi
Judge Blocks $3.8B JetBlue Buyout Of Spirit Airlines
A federal judge has blocked the JetBlue Airways Corporation from buying Spirit Airlines.
Airbus SE
Hawaiian Airlines’ parent surges on $1.9 bln buyout deal with Alaska Air
Shares of Hawaiian Holdings nearly tripled on Monday after Alaska Air Group agreed to acquire it for $1.9 billion, including debt.
Airport
Passenger misses flight and calls in bomb threat, forcing evacuation at LAX
According to authorities, a disgruntled traveler who missed his trip from Las Vegas to Los Angeles called in a bomb threat on Thursday, which led to a security alert at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).