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Airline catering company did not investigate sexual harassment reports in Denver, lawsuit alleges

“When an employee notifies a supervisor about sexual harassment, the employer must take decisive action to restore a safe workplace, not simply shrug off the employee’s concerns,” EEOC officials said.

Denver International Airport is photographed in Denver on Nov. 6, 2025. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

United Airlines will feature dishes created by 11 chefs, including Denver's Penelope Wong (back row, left, in red), in first-class seats on some long-haul flights. (Provided by United Airlines)

Award-winning Denver chef serving first-class meals for United Airlines

1 month ago

A Frontier Airlines jet takes off from Denver International Airport on July 5, 2022, in Denver.

Frontier Airlines deploying new Starlink-run Wi-Fi service

2 months ago

A bartender pours a glass of sparkling wine at the United Club lounge, Monday, June 29, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

US airlines are redesigning travel around their highest-paying passengers

By The Associated Press

July 7, 2026 at 2:44 p.m.

Critics say luxury travel is widening the gap between premium and economy passengers.

Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer fares

By The Associated Press

May 26, 2026 at 4:31 p.m.

Flights already are more expensive during the summer since there’s more demand.

Travelers wait to board an Amtrak train at Union Station in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans

By The Associated Press

May 21, 2026 at 11:17 a.m.

Some travelers are opting for shorter getaways and low-cost activities.

Passengers walk in a hall at the Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon on April 2, 2025. (Henrique Casinhas/AFP/GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/TNS)

Summer travel 2026 will be most expensive in years as airlines aren’t backing off high prices

By Tribune News Service

May 13, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

Summer 2026 will be one of the most costly for consumers in a long time.

I-70 shutdown prompts Frontier to add flights between Denver and Grand Junction

Frontier Airlines coping with a 48% spike in jet fuel costs

By Aldo Svaldi

May 8, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Frontier Airlines doesn't have a lot of fat to trim and it can't raise fares...

Spirit Airlines collapse exposes cracks in the budget airline model

By Nerdwallet

May 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Rising jet fuel costs tied to the Iran war are testing the viability of budget...

FILE – The tail of a Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 is shown as the plane prepares to take off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Jan. 19, 2021, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline’s survival mount

By The Associated Press

May 1, 2026 at 5:48 p.m.

Trump said his administration gave Spirit “a final proposal” and would make an announcement soon.

Passengers wait in long security checkpoint lines at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

What to know if your flight is canceled amid rising jet fuel costs

By The Associated Press

April 24, 2026 at 11:44 a.m.

Airlines are canceling flights as the Iran war squeezes jet fuel supplies and pushes up...

Air Canada will suspend flights to JFK for nearly 5 months as jet fuel costs soar

By The Associated Press

April 17, 2026 at 11:14 a.m.

It's the latest move in an industry struggling with high fuel costs and falling supplies.

Planes taxi to the runway at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport near Broomfield on Monday, March 23, 2026. (Matthew Jonas/Daily Camera)

Local leaders consider taking battle over noise, pollution at Jeffco airport to Colorado Supreme Court

By John Aguilar

April 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

"All of these flights taking off are going right over my house," Greg Tan said....

Stained-glass windows cast colorful shadows on the floor as travelers walk through LaGuardia Airport.

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

By The Associated Press

April 9, 2026 at 12:39 p.m.

Even when oil prices drop, travelers may not see relief right away.

Flight line workers push a Southwest Airlines aircraft away from a gate at Love Field Airport in Dallas, Monday, March 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Southwest Airlines, once known for its free bags perk, hikes fees amid higher jet fuel costs

By The Associated Press

April 8, 2026 at 12:47 p.m.

Delta, United and JetBlue have also increased baggage fees.

Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks

By The Associated Press

April 7, 2026 at 6:03 p.m.

The FAA said more lithium battery incidents are reported every year, hitting 97 in 2025.

FILE – A Delta Airlines jetliner taxis to a runway for take off from Denver International Airport, March 20, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar

By The Associated Press

April 7, 2026 at 2:18 p.m.

United Airlines and JetBlue also raised fees last week.

United Airlines raises bag fees amid rising fuel costs and introduces tiered premium fares

By The Associated Press

April 3, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.

Airlines say rising crude oil prices are pushing up costs.

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