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Airline CEO who counted cards now bets premium perks can win over fliers
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has argued that travelers will pay more for a better overall flying experience, and United's numbers suggest his theory is correct. Years ago, Kirby was a serious and successful gambler who learned to count cards.
Airlines gather in Rio to chart course as horizon darkens
Airline executives descend on Rio this weekend to weigh the prospects for an industry grappling with geopolitical turbulence, soaring fuel costs and travellers wary of chasing sky-high ticket prices. The annual gathering of the International Air…
Airbus Set to Secure Widebody Order From Scandinavian Airlines
Airbus SE is closing in on a widebody order from SAS AB as the Scandinavian carrier seeks to lock in delivery slots and expand its long-distance network. The airline is looking at a mix of the Airbus A330neo and the more advanced A350, with about…
Major airline cancels flights from UK to three popular holiday hotspots - list
A major airline says it has been forced to cancel flights from the UK to three popular holiday destinations. Turkish airline SunExpress cited 'ongoing geopolitical developments' and the rising cost of jet fuel as it announced the temporary…
Global Airline Summit: Fuel Costs and Aircraft Shortages Threaten Record Profit Outlook
Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry's post-pandemic recovery, as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and disrupts airspace while carriers try to cushion the blow with…
Stock Market Today, June 5: American Airlines Rises Despite Route Suspensions
Stock in global air carrier American Airlines Group (AAL +1.50%)closed Friday at $13.50, up 1.50%, as commentary highlighted growth potential behind the fuel-driven profitability pressures. Trading volume reached 105.7 million shares, coming in…
Airlines gather in Rio to chart course as horizon darkens
The annual gathering of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) brings together 370 airlines representing 85 percent of global passenger traffic, just as the Mideast war is roiling the industry. Carriers were largely enjoying clear skies…
Airline chiefs grapple with fuel shock, fare test at Rio summit
RIO DE JANEIRO: Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday (Jun 6) facing a sharper test of the industry's post-pandemic recovery, as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and disrupts airspace while carriers try to…
Major airline suddenly cancels flights at 4 UK airports - full list
Major airline cancels four flights from three UK airports for summer 2026 A major airline has suddenly axed four UK routes for summer 2026 and warned further services are facing temporary reductions amid soaring industry costs. SunExpress said the…
Aviation industry looks skywards as leaders fly in for Rio summit
Nothing says jet fuel crisis, as one prospective attender put it, like flying everyone to Rio de Janeiro. Aviation leaders will converge in Brazil this weekend for the Iata AGM, the annual global airline summit, with the industry still, for the…
Airline Passenger Blacklists Won't Stop Bad Behavior - The Real Fix Starts Before Boarding
The U.K. is developing a coordinated airline passenger blacklist where being banned from one airline would allow other airlines to impose similar bans. That's a frightening prospect – it turns a private company's decision not to do business…
Airline Lost Your Bag? Don't Settle For A $50 Voucher - You Can Claim Up To $4,700
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American Airlines Flight Attendants Say Their Union Contract Shortchanged Them - Now They're Suing For Overtime Pay
There's been a rash of lawsuits by flight attendants against airlines for paying them exactly what their union contract proscribes. Airlines negotiate with their unions over wages nationwide (most of Delta is non-union, though). But flight…
US budget carrier Breeze Airways sets sights on 2027 IPO
RIO DE JANEIRO: US low-cost domestic carrier Breeze Airways is targeting an initial public offering (IPO) in 2027, its Chief Executive David Neeleman said on Saturday (Jun 6), noting the plan depends on market conditions. The carrier considered an…
Aviation leaders face Iran war fuel shock, rising fare prices at Rio summit
Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry's post-pandemic recovery, as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and disrupts airspace while carriers try to cushion the blow…
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