After Israel strikes Iran, airlines divert flights
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The Points Guy on MSNFlight cancellations spill into Friday after Delta regional jets grounded for inspectionDelta Air Lines canceled dozens of flights on Thursday and Friday after a slew of regional jets were grounded and sent in for inspections, a spokesperson told TPG.The disruptions began late Thursday afternoon when wholly owned regional subsidiary Endeavor Air pulled 45 Delta Connection jets out of service so those planes could undergo inspections on their Wi-Fi systems.
Amid conflict between Israel and Iran that escalated this week, Delta has shut down one of its major international routes. On Friday, June 13, Israel's capital city of Tel Aviv was hit with missile strikes from Iran in retaliation for Israel's strikes against Iran on Thursday.
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, airlines face disruptions and safety concerns, with flight cancellations and costly detours due to regional conflicts. Israeli attacks on Iran have intensified the situation,
Airlines may cancel flights this summer as tariffs on aircraft and parts from Europe threaten vacation plans. Currently, those tariffs sit at 10%, but could potentially double to 20%.Spirit Airlines has warned it may have to cancel or delay the delivery of 92 new Airbus jets.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Delta Air Lines warned new tariffs on imported airplanes and parts could force the airline to stop buying foreign-made planes impacting millions of customers.
Southwest will continue to offer two free checked bags to Rapids Rewards A-List Preferred Members and customers traveling on Business Select fares. It will offer one free checked bag to A-List members and other select customers, according to a Southwest newsroom release. The airline will credit one checked bag to Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers.
Passengers flying through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Saturday will experience delays as the Army celebrates its 250th birthday with a parade and flyover in Washington, DC.