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Spirit Airlines remains in Chapter 11 as frontline workers have already sacrificed about $100 million in concessions; ALPA leaders are urging major bondholders—including Citadel—to fulfill funding commitments so the restructuring can proceed and Spirit can emerge as a going concern, warning that liquidation would devastate thousands of South Florida jobs and harm the regional economy and air travel competition.
The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) president, Capt. Jason Ambrosi, commends the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation for advancing a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill that prioritizes aviation safety and supports the pilot profession. The bill includes funding for the FAA, air traffic controller workforce support, safety measures, and provisions for aircraft cabin air quality, student loan reform, and workforce development grants. ALPA urges the Senate to promptly pass the bill to enhance safety and stability in the aviation industry.
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) has praised the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its decision to examine the public charter loophole used by airlines to bypass aviation safety regulations. ALPA had previously called on the Department of Transportation (DOT) to reject a proposal by SkyWest to shift its flying operations to a surrogate airline with fewer safety requirements. ALPA emphasizes the importance of maintaining high safety standards in the aviation industry and supports the closure of the public charter loophole to ensure consistent safety measures for all passengers.
JetBlue Airways is withdrawing from the controversial Northeast Alliance and focusing on its merger with Spirit, while American continues to appeal the decision. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) has filed a petition against JSX, arguing that it should adhere to the same rules as other Part 121 airlines. Norwegian Air Shuttle has acquired Widerøe, Norway's largest regional carrier. Delta and Southwest have banned TikTok on employee devices due to a federal government ban. Japan Airlines is launching a clothing sharing service for travelers visiting Japan.