#United Airlines to buy 15 jets from Boom Supersonic

#United Airlines to buy 15 jets from Boom Supersonic

“#United Airlines to buy 15 jets from Boom Supersonic” United Airlines said Thursday it will spend $3 billion to buy 15 supersonic, zero-emissions jetliners from aviation startup Boom Supersonic. The jet maker says its “Overture” model jets will fly at double the speed of today’s fastest airliners, carrying up to 88 travelers each from New…

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#American Airlines to keep alcohol service suspended

#American Airlines to keep alcohol service suspended

“#American Airlines to keep alcohol service suspended” American Airlines won’t be serving alcohol on its flights until at least the fall after “deeply disturbing” incidents on aircrafts during the pandemic, according to a report. “Flight attendants are on the front lines every day not only ensuring our customers’ safety, but are also calming fears, answering…

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#Airlines to weigh passengers before boarding airplanes

#Airlines to weigh passengers before boarding airplanes

“#Airlines to weigh passengers before boarding airplanes” In a measure that will likely irk flyers, airlines could soon require plus-sized passengers to step on the scale — or provide their weight — before boarding the aircraft. The initiative, which was outlined in a recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advisory, strives to provide new data on…

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#Budget airline Frontier falls in Nasdaq debut

#Budget airline Frontier falls in Nasdaq debut

“#Budget airline Frontier falls in Nasdaq debut” Frontier Airlines’ parent, Frontier Group Holdings, was valued at $4 billion after its shares opened 2 percent below their offer price in the low-cost carrier’s market debut on Thursday. The stock opened at $18.61, compared with the offer price of $19, which was at the lower end of its…

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#Why more New Yorkers are flying private with their pets

#Why more New Yorkers are flying private with their pets

“#Why more New Yorkers are flying private with their pets” Flying commercial with Fido has gotten so ruff, well-heeled New Yorkers are now booking private planes that welcome pawed passengers. On March 1, Southwest Airlines became the latest airline to ban emotional support animals. They follow several major carriers, including Delta, United and American Airlines,…

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