FAA denies regional airline’s request to hire certain pilots with fewer flight hours

The nation’s second-largest regional airline will not be allowed to move forward with a plan to hire pilots with fewer hours than what would normally be required. The Federal Aviation Administration Monday denied an exemption petition from Republic Airways that would have allowed it to hire graduates from its flight training academy with 750 flight hours. Want more airline-specific…

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Deal alert: $88 round-trip domestic flights with United

As the traditionally slow fall travel season begins, many airlines are offering discounted flight deals to promote travel. If you’re looking for a round-up of the latest discounts from United Airlines, check out its Weekly Deals page. United’s summary of flight deals from around the country currently highlights many domestic fares that are under $120 for round-trip flights. The…

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