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The American airline industry is so untrustworthy that 89% of travelers are bracing for delay or cancellation
You've been planning the perfect trip for months: that gorgeous, sun-filled apartment overlooking the Seine on one end and crystal clear views of the Eiffel Tower on the other; a slow breakfast filled with coffee and croissants galore; pre-booked…
Spirit collapsed under high fuel costs. Some Asian airlines could be next
Asian airlines need government support to cope with the more than doubling of jet fuel prices that otherwise risks some carriers collapsing like US-based Spirit Airlines, according to the new head of the region's industry body. Wong Hong, who took…
Former Spanish PM under criminal investigation as €53m bailout of airline examined
The former Spanish prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has been placed under investigation for alleged influence-peddling and other offences by a judge examining the state bailout of a Venezuela-linked airline during the Covid…
Indian Airlines Plead With Oil Majors to Postpone Jet Fuel Hikes
India's airlines have asked state-run oil refiners to hold off on hiking jet fuel prices for domestic flights until the conflict in the Middle East ends, people familiar with the matter said, in a bid to alleviate their rising cost pressures and…
SPX Technologies, Inc. (SPXC) Presents at Bank of America 33rd Annual Industrials, Transportation and Airlines Key Leaders Conference Transcript
SPX Technologies, Inc. (SPXC) Bank of America 33rd Annual Industrials, Transportation and Airlines Key Leaders Conference May 13, 2026 8:45 AM EDT Mark Carano - VP, CFO & Treasurer Eugene Lowe - President, CEO & Director Andrew Obin - BofA…
Major airlines issue travel updates ahead of busy summer holiday period
Several major airlines have issued updates to travellers ahead of the summer holidays as the ongoing Middle East conflict causes panic over fuel shortages. Oil prices have risen sharply since the US and Israel carried out joint strikes on Iran on…
Asia Airlines Need Help to Cope With Fuel Surge, Trade Body Says
Asian airlines need government support to cope with the more than doubling of jet fuel prices that otherwise risks some carriers collapsing like US-based Spirit Airlines Inc., according to the new head of the region's industry body. Wong Hong, who…
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find affordable alternatives
Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.
Virgin Australia cuts corporate staff as costs spiral for airlines
Virgin Australia has laid off a number of employees in corporate roles, the latest sign of contraction in the aviation industry as it grapples with higher costs triggered by the Middle East war. The airline refused to say how many jobs have been…
Ryanair's CFO says the airline has plans for an 'armageddon situation' as the jet fuel crisis threatens weaker European airlines this winter
The chief financial officer of one of Europe's most prolific low-cost airlines says the company has come up with a plan for a potential ‘armageddon situation' triggered by high jet fuel prices as the Iran war drags on. Neil Sorahan, CFO of…
Iran conflict set to hit Ryanair's fares and fuel costs, warns budget airline
RYANAIR has warned that cheaper fares and higher fuel costs could hit the airline as the Iran conflict rattles the travel industry. The budget carrier said ticket prices have fallen in recent weeks as worried customers hold back on spending. Your…
Summer travel deals: How to save on flights after Spirit Airlines' collapse
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — As summer travel ramps up, many flyers say affordable airfare is becoming harder to find. With rising fuel costs pushing ticket prices higher, along with the end of Spirit Airlines removing one of the country's most…
EVA Air Wins SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline Certification 11th Year in a Row
TAIPEI, May 18, 2026 /CNW/ -- EVA Air has earned the SKYTRAX 5-Star Airline certification for the 11th consecutive year, reaffirming its position among the world's top airline rankings. The latest evaluation highlights EVA Air's outstanding…
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives The Trump administration is currently working with other airlines to provide temporary relief to travelers, but consumer advocates expect that Spirit's closure…
SWISS International Airlines introduce Bengaluru to Zurich nonstop flights
SWISS International Airlines has introduced nonstop flights between Zurich and Bengaluru. These flights will start in October of this year and operate five days a week. It bypasses layover stops in European cities like Frankfurt and Munich or a…
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