Airlines

In this episode, we explore an undercover investigation by a pro-life group that claims Planned Parenthood is prescribing cross-sex hormones to minors without requiring paperwork. Then, we break down a recent appeals court decision that partially upheld a ruling against Southwest Airlines for allegedly firing a pro-life employee due to her religious beliefs. Plus, we discuss Joe Rogan's thought-provoking take on science and faith, where he questions the Big Bang theory and suggests the Resurrection might be more plausible.

A local man accused of trying to stab a flight attendant in the neck with a broken metal spoon, and also trying to open the plane’s emergency exit door has pleaded guilty. Francisco Torres, 34, of Leominster, has pleaded guilty to one count of interference and attempted interference with flight crew members and attendants using a dangerous weapon, according to the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office. The incident on the United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Boston was back on March 5, 2023. About 45 minutes before the plane was...

Southwest Airlines has filed with the U.S. Transportation Department for authority to fly to any country with which the U.S. has an Open Skies aviation agreement, signaling the carrier intends to expand its small international route network. Approval of the request could allow Southwest to fly to countries in Europe, the UK, much of Latin America and parts of Asia and Africa. The Dallas-based airline also sought the ability to transport “persons, property and mail” to countries that enter aviation agreements with the US in the future, according to the...

Shares of JetBlue Airways Corp. JBLU advanced 1.86% to $4.93 Tuesday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the NASDAQ Composite Index COMP rising 1.61% to 19,010.08 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling 0.64% to 42,140.43.

JetBlue Airways Corp. closed 40.67% short of its 52-week high of $8.31, which the company reached on January 21st.

The family of a former Boeing quality control manager who killed himself after lawyers questioned him about his whistleblowing on alleged jumbo jet defects has settled a lawsuit against the aircraft maker. Details of the settlement over John Barnett’s death were not disclosed in a court filing Monday. Barnett, a longtime Boeing employee, shared his safety concerns with journalists after he retired in 2017. He said he once saw discarded metal shavings near wiring for the flight controls that could have cut the wiring and caused a catastrophe. He also...

Spirit Airlines, long known for its low prices and no-frills airfare, is suddenly leaning into passenger comfort. The airline announced Tuesday that it will begin offering two premium options. They include, perhaps most surprisingly, seating with extra legroom. The new seats will be available on May 15 for flights taking off July 9 and later, and will roll out across the majority of Spirit’s fleet sometime that month, the company said in a press release. They’ll offer 32 inches of space between seat backs, compared with the usual 28 inches....

Police dramatically marched onto a Ryanair plane after a hoax bomb threat forced Belgium's second largest airport to suspend a number of flights today. Shocking footage shows officers storming onto the jet as panicked passengers dart their gaze in several directions amid the commotion. As police hurried towards the back of the aircraft at Charleroi Airport, worried travellers stood from their seats whilst others raised their phones. A series of flights were suspended at Belgium's second largest airport after 'a bomb threat was triggered' on a landed jet at around...

You may not recognize Spirit Airlines. The Broward-based carrier is introducing four extra inches of legroom to an enhanced premium section and new loyalty program benefits, including upgrades. Yes, the same discount airline with bright yellow colors that travelers love to hate, is making it a bit more comfortable and fun to fly. On Tuesday, Spirit announced that it would “re-imagine” its Go Comfy section, turning it into a more traditional premium option, a sign that it intends to compete with bigger airlines. Spirit says it will reconfigure seating to...

• Spirit Airlines is introducing extra legroom seats with 32-inch pitch, available for purchase this month and rolling out on most flights by July 2025. • The updated Go Comfy fare will include extra legroom instead of a blocked middle seat, along with other perks like carry-on bag, priority boarding, and snacks. • Spirit's loyalty program is also getting revamped, with perks like complimentary upgrades to Go Comfy and Big Front Seats for elite members, based on availability. Spirit Airlines unveiled plans for new extra legroom seats, which it expects...