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International Consolidated Airlines Group slides Thursday, underperforms market
International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. IAG shares dropped 1.78% to £3.91 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX rising 0.11% to 10,443.47. International…
Southwest Airlines Co. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. LUV rallied 2.72% to $40.78 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.17% to 7,445.72 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA…
Singapore Airlines faces narrow window to gain market share from Gulf rivals
As high fuel prices and disruption from the Middle East conflict force many Asian carriers to cut capacity and rearrange routes, Singapore Airlines (SIA) is moving in the opposite direction: adding long-haul flights to Europe in a bid to capture…
EasyJet boss says airline is 'not seeing any disruption to fuel supply'
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. EasyJet's boss said the airline is “not seeing any…
Major airline guilty of manslaughter over horror plane crash where 228 died
Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter after the death of 228 people in a 2009 plane crash. The Paris Appeals Court found the airline and aircraft manufacturer guilty of corporate manslaughter after flight AF447 between Rio de…
United Airlines Holdings Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc. UAL rose 1.65% to $99.64 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.17% to 7,445.72 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
Watch live: Duffy testifies before House on Trump budget, airline price hikes
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will testify before a House Appropriations Committee subpanel on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request — as airline travelers experience rising costs amid a jet fuel shortage sparked by the Iran…
Why China's airlines suffer more from the Iran war than global rivals
Like other airlines, Chinese carriers are battling high jet fuel costs. But they can't easily pass along cost increases to price-sensitive passengers, who have access to high-speed rail services. HSBC expects the three largest airlines to lose $3.2…
All the airlines cancelling flights as easyJet issues update amid jet fuel shortage
British travellers have cause to celebrate after easyJet and Jet2 reassured customers that their summer holidays will proceed as normal, despite fears over flight cancellations due to rising jet fuel costs triggered by the Iran war. EasyJet's chief…
EasyJet flight-plus-hotel customers will remain within airline 'bookflow'
May 21, 202614:15 GMT by Samantha Mayling EasyJet aircraft at Schiphol Airport The boss of budget carrier easyJet says a new city-break proposition planned for later this year will be a “better” service for customers who book on the…
Major airline flight in emergency landing after 'engine fire
An Air India aircraft travelling from Bengaluru to Delhi was forced to declare a full emergency at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Thursday (May 21). The service - AI2802 - announced the emergency due to a suspected engine fire and…
These 10 airlines were just named the world's best - have you flown with any?
News The ranking is based on a five-star airline rating awarded by Skytrax – and one region completely dominates the list Opting for an airline with a solid reputation can make your travel plans run that little bit smoother, and Stytrax's…
Why Payments Have Become an Important Strategic Lever in Airline Distribution
This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner. Airlines run on a simple imperative: fill seats. But what determines how and where those seats get sold is changing. Route planning, pricing, and promotions have all been…
Beyond Air India's losses: Why Indian airlines are struggling more than others, and sounding the alarm
SINGAPORE: The news last Thursday (May 14) of Air India's losses doubling to more than US$2 billion in the latest financial year has raised questions over the mounting pressure on the sector, coming two weeks after India's aviation trade body…
The major airlines cancelling flights as easyJet and Jet2 issue holiday update
British holidaymakers have been reassured that summer getaways will continue as planned despite growing concerns over rising jet fuel prices linked to the war in Iran. Both easyJet and Jet2 have insisted there are currently no issues with fuel…
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