Southwest Airlines ranked sixth for on-time performance in August 2026 but recorded North America’s best completion rate at 99.22%, highlighting the difference between punctuality and reliability.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has finalized a new rule that will exclude 10 specific events from the airline-controlled category for flight delays and cancellations from October 19, 2026.
JetBlue flight attendant compensation is primarily based on credit hours rather than a conventional fixed monthly salary.
JetBlue’s new A320 may add 12 BlueFirst seats while cutting EvenMore capacity and tightening economy space across the 162-seat aircraft.
JetBlue CEO has fixed annual salary is US$700,000, while her target total direct compensation for 2026 is approximately US$5.175 million.
JetBlue pilots generally earn between USD 115,000 and USD 420,000 per year, depending on rank, experience and aircraft type.
JetBlue cancels Boston to Barcelona flights after delayed pilot positioning, exposing ongoing crew and operational challenges.
Man arrested after allegedly boarding a JetBlue Airbus A320 at Fort Lauderdale Airport during maintenance, disrupting flights.
JetBlue Airways (B6) is offering flight attendants bonuses of up to $5,000 to work on their scheduled days off as the airline attempts to recover from several days of operational disruptions that triggered widespread flight cancellations and delays across its network.
JetBlue updates pilot announcements to reduce emergency slide deployments, improving cabin safety and operational reliability.