Ed Bastian, Delta CEO since 2016, is in the news for clashing with Biden over airline policies amid rising fuel costs and flight disruptions.
A federal indictment reveals a former flight attendant used fake credentials to access multiple US airlines and board flights without proper verification. Experts warn this exposes flaws in airline security systems, raising concerns about potential terrorist threats and security lapses in the aviation industry.
On Sunday night, an Air Canada regional jet landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport collided with a Port Authority fire truck responding to a separate incident. The crash killed both pilots and injured 41 others, including two fire truck occupants. LaGuardia remains closed until at least 2 p.m. Monday as investigations continue amid ongoing airport disruptions.
Major US airlines are increasing baggage fees as jet fuel prices surge because of tensions in the Middle East disrupting oil shipping. American, Delta, United, and JetBlue are raising fees on checked bags, with Delta implementing its first hike in two years. Fuel costs are inflating airline operating expenses and will likely lead to higher fares.