Airlines – Bert Martinez

September 7, 20230Comments

United Airlines issued nationwide ground stop due to ‘systemwide technology issue’

United Airlines briefly grounded its fleet nationwide, the airline and the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday. In a statement Tuesday afternoon, the airline blamed the ground stop, which lasted about an

by Janice Thompson

Airlines

August 19, 20230Comments

Delta Airlines passenger says plane stuck on tarmac for hours without food, water or bathrooms

A Delta spokesperson said weather in Atlanta caused the diversion A Delta Air Lines flight from the Bahamas to Atlanta, Georgia was diverted on Aug. 12, leaving passengers stuck on the tarmac for

by Janice Thompson

Airlines

Lawsuit

August 8, 20230Comments

White mother claims Southwest Airlines thought she was trafficking when traveling with her Black daughter, according to lawsuit

A mother is suing Southwest Airlines for racial discrimination, saying she was accused of human trafficking when traveling with her biracial child. Mary MacCarthy, who is White, traveled from California to

by Adam Lee

Airlines

Business

August 1, 20230Comments

Flight demand starts to level off

Americans were eager to fly after COVID restrictions were dropped, but that trend may be fading. Second-quarter purchases for tickets declined for the first time in more than two years,

by Adam Lee