(ATLANTA)The Federal Aviation Administration is ordering U.S. airlines to conduct safety inspections to look for cracking on overwing frames on certain MD-80 series aircraft, a directive th...READ MORE

(NEW YORK)Domestic airlines improved their on-time arrival rates in May, although more than one in five flights still failed to get passengers to their destination as scheduled, according to...READ MORE

(SEATTLE)Alaska Airlines is entering into a partnership with the regional carrier Frontier Alaska. Starting this fall Frontier Alaska passengers will be able to book through Alaska Airlines...READ MORE

(NEW YORK)Don't bother hitting the ATM before boarding your flight--your airline may no longer be accepting cash. Starting Aug. 5, Alaska Airlines will become the latest carrier to go cashle...READ MORE

(SEATTLE)Alaska Air Group Inc. said Wednesday traffic at its main carrier Alaska Airlines fell 2 percent in June, as it filled fewer seats despite greater capacity.READ MORE

(NEW YORK)Airline shares rose cautiously along with the broader market Monday as oil prices eased from record highs earlier in the day. The Amex Airline Index rose 0.7 percent to 16.27 after...READ MORE

(NEW YORK)Shares of major airlines declined at market open as oil prices shot past a new record above $143 a barrel. Light, sweet crude for August delivery rose $3.46 to $143.67 a barrel in ...READ MORE