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A campaign by airlines and their unions for federal money to keep paying airline workers is getting a boost.

American Airlines and JetBlue Airways on Thursday unveiled a new alliance that will allow them to sell seats on each other’s planes, giving them more market share in the New York area, JetBlue’s home, and Boston, a longtime battleground among carriers.

Air travel started picking up across the U.S. before Memorial Day, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. NBCLX storyteller Chase Cain flew cross-country and has tips for what to expect.

If you have canceled a flight due to concerns with the coronavirus and you are trying to get a refund, you are not alone. There are some rights you may want to review.

Southwest Airlines said Tuesday that new bookings are outpacing cancellations, a turning point in the pandemic that has devastated air travel demand. The Dallas-based carrier said its May operating revenue will likely be down no more than 90% year over year, compared with a previous estimate for a decline as much as 95% compared with May 2019. It added that it’s…

The airline industry is having an “apocalyptic” moment that could force a major U.S. carrier out of business, said David Calhoun, president and CEO of Boeing, in an interview with Savannah Guthrie on NBC’s “TODAY” show on Tuesday morning. “The threat to the airline industry is grave. There’s no question about it. And apocalyptic does actually accurately describe the...

After photos of crowded flights went viral, a major airline has announced changes to help customers maintain social distancing amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Social media has been bursting with photos of crowded planes amid the pandemic

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines said Thursday they will soon require passengers to cover their faces during flights, following the lead of JetBlue Airways.

The Treasury Department has reached agreements in principle with the major U.S. airlines for federal aid to pay workers and keep them employed through September.

Less than 24 hours after the Treasury Department formally extended cash grant offers to the six largest airlines in the U.S., the union representing 120,000 flight attendants is blasting the move with a dire warning.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo discusses the lack of ventilators for people affected by the coronavirus in his state.

Airlines are canceling thousands of flights, and even those that remain are mostly empty

The Trump administration is grappling with which industries to bail out as thousands of businesses in the U.S. grind to a halt amid severe measures to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

U.S. airlines are seeking government assistance of more than $50 billion, including a mix of direct aid and loan guarantees, as the industry reels from the coronavirus outbreak, a lobbying group that represents 10 U.S. passenger and cargo airlines said Monday. The aid, if received, would be the industry’s first bailout since the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks…

Delta Air Lines will cut passenger-carrying capacity by 40% to deal with a nosedive in travel demand, and it is talking to the White House and Congress about assistance to get through the downturn

President Trump is banning most Europeans from entering the United States for 30 days to try to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.

Fears over the spread of the coronavirus is leading to emptier planes, sending airline shares down to fresh multiyear lows and handing carriers their biggest challenge in a generation. Some airlines are pausing hiring, offering unpaid leave and cutting flights to reduce costs as the virus spreads. U.S. airlines, which analysts consider among the best in the world to...

The spread of coronavirus and cutbacks in domestic and international airline schedules continue to raise concerns and insecurities for those with travel plans for the next few weeks and months. If your airline cancels your flight, your employer restricts business travel or an organization cancels its scheduled conference, your decision about whether to go or stay home will be made for...

Did you already book a trip to China ahead of the coronavirus outbreak and are now thinking of canceling? A refund may be possible, even if your ticket is non-refundable.