Spirit executive blames other airlines for a 'manufactured' pilot shortage and says some want the carrier out of business

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Spirit chief commercial officer Matthew Klein speaking at the Wednesday Senate hearing.
Spirit executive said other airlines are "gunning" for Spirit and want it "out of business."

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Dozens of passengers on 2 different flights to Japan fell ill with symptoms like vomiting and stomach pain

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A United Airlines Boeing 737.

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United Airlines takes a shot at Delta's IT meltdown: 'Healthy businesses don't make excuses'

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A United Airlines airport baggage drop counter.

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A United Boeing 787 with 176 people on board had to divert after the pilot's screens went blank over remote northern Canada

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A United Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner taking off from Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
A United Airlines Boeing 787.

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Airlines are waiving cancellation fees and capping fares for Florida travelers during Hurricane Milton

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Major airlines said they were capping fares and waiving change fees in response to Hurricane Milton.

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The FAA cleared United Airlines after a major review into a slew of incidents, including a plane losing a tire as it took off

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A United Airlines plane in the sky.
A United Airlines Boeing 777 lost a tire during takeoff in March.

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A United Airlines pilot ordered pizza for all his passengers after an emergency landing left them stranded

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A United Airlines plane on the ground.
A United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9.

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Elon Musk's plan to dominate the in-flight internet market gained another customer. Here's every airline using Starlink.

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Airline passengers on a Boeing 777 economy cabin using the in-flight wifi in an AirFrance promotional image.
Air France has become the latest airline to announce a deal with Starlink.

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A flight from Cancún to Chicago diverted to Memphis after severe turbulence left several passengers injured

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United Airlines plane taking off.
The flight was operated by a United Airlines Boeing 737 (not pictured.)

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United executive explains why the airline hasn't bought Boeing's newest widebody plane

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People watching the 777X at an airshow.
United executive said the Boeing 777X is too big for its multi-hub network in the US.

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