Spirit Airlines’ $500 million rescue funding talks face setback

Spirit Airlines’ efforts to secure a $500 million financial lifeline hit a significant roadblock as lenders balk at the terms of the proposed rescue package.

Budget airlines push for up to $2.5 billion in government relief

Budget airline executives are calling for substantial financial support as skyrocketing fuel costs force carriers to overhaul their business models to alleviate rising expenses.

Crew member on Norwegian cruise ship falls overboard near Cape Cod

A Norwegian crew member is missing after reportedly being seen falling overboard on security video this weekend off the coast of Massachusetts.

Trump suggests bailout or merger as Spirit Airlines faces mounting costs

President Donald Trump hinted at helping Spirit Airlines as the budget carrier has struggled to recover amid soaring operational costs, weak demand, and high debt.

Soaring jet fuel prices threaten to drive up summer travel costs

Americans who will be traveling this summer could see the cost of their summer vacations jump due to the spike in jet fuel prices.

Air Canada suspending flights to JFK over rising jet fuel costs

Air Canada plans to suspend service to New York’s JFK International airport starting June 1 amid an airline industry struggling with high fuel costs and dwindling supplies.

Strait of Hormuz blockade to weigh heavy on oil, gas supplies
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The head of the International Energy Agency says the ongoing conflict with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is putting unprecedented pressure on energy supplies.

Spirit’s bankruptcy uncertain as jet fuel prices soar

Spirit Airlines is grappling with an increasingly difficult road out of bankruptcy as it faces hurdles dealing with rising jet fuel prices affecting the airline industry.

United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines merger in talks with Trump

United Airlines CEO floated the idea of a possible merger with American Airlines, making it potentially one of the largest unions of airlines in years. 

Southwest to let customers check wine cases from western US cities

Southwest Airlines will soon let passengers check one case of wine for free between some west coast cities in the United States as the company rolls out new nonstop routes to California wine county.

Travel warning expanded for Nigeria, embassy staff allowed to leave

The United States has expanded a travel warning for Nigeria. The embassy in Abuja, the African nation’s capital, is also allowing non-emergency government employees and their families to leave. 

Woman faked bomb threat involving ex-boyfriend after breakup: police

A woman in New Mexico is facing charges after falsely reporting her ex-boyfriend was bringing a bomb on a plane after his long-distance visit, police said, adding that the two had just broken up the night before.

Spring breakers, Seattle travelers face pricey airport rideshares, tough parking

Flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for spring break? You might want to check on rideshare prices and parking. FOX 13 looks at this year's travel impacts from high demand.

Spring break travel rush at SEA Airport
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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will see an increase in travelers as Friday is the busiest day of spring break travel. 

Global air chief warns it could take months to replenish jet fuel supply

Worldwide aviation executives said that it could still take months to recover the jet fuel supply even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. 

ICE arrested over 800 people after tips from TSA, data shows

Immigration and Customs Enforcement data reveals that the Transportation Security Administration furnished information on thousands of travelers for possible immigration enforcement.