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Brit had £299 suitcase 'destroyed' by the 'world's best airline
READ MORE: Why you should ditch your suitcase and travel with a backpack A holidaymaker has revealed how he was offered a 'cheap replacement' after his £299 suitcase became damaged while flying with 'the world's best airline'. Patrick…
World's safest budget and long-haul airlines revealed
READ MORE: The UK's most reliable airline for 2025 revealed - with the budget favourite cancelling just 0.02% of flights While flying is widely considered one of the safest ways to travel, recent high-profile incidents, including crashes and runway…
Stock Movers: JPMorganChase, Delta Airlines, Alphabet
Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for analysis on the companies making news on Wall Street. Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for…
Revealed: The global airline with the best economy seats
Looking for more legroom when you fly? The global airline with the best economy seats in the world has just been revealed. For the sixth consecutive year, Skytrax 's annual airline awards crowned Japan Airlines (JA) as king of the standard seat.
These two budget airlines just announced a major merger-Amazon's involved too
Shares of the budget airline Sun Country were flying today after the carrier announced an upcoming merger with Las Vegas-based competitor Allegiant. In a press release published on January 11, Allegiant shared its plan to acquire Minneapolis-based…
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Investors Didn't Love Delta's Outlook-And Several Airline Stocks Are Slipping
Delta's 2026 profit outlook came in below Wall Street expectations, sending shares lower Tuesday. The airline continues to rely heavily on credit card partnerships for profit while passenger flying loses money for the company. Delta Air Lines (DAL)…
Malaysia Airlines celebrates resumption of direct flights to Chengdu
Malaysia Airlines is pleased to announce the resumption of flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu, China, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Greater China market and strengthening connectivity between Malaysia and Western China, and…
More Mergers, More Activist Investors: Delta Execs See a Shakeup for Low-Cost Airlines
Delta executives said Tuesday that they believe the airline industry will see more consolidation, especially among low-cost carriers as revenue from economy cabins declines. CEO Ed Bastian said during a call with analysts that low-cost carriers…
What Canadian airlines are saying after study claims water on many U.S. flights 'potentially unhealthy
Passengers can be at ease while travelling on Canadian carriers, some of the country's major airlines say, after a new study claims many U.S. airlines are using “potentially unhealthy water” for coffee, tea and hand-washing. Air…
Newquay airport owed £1.5 million by failed airline
Newquay airport is owed more than £1.5 million by failed airline Eastern Airways - but is unlikely to see any of the money. The airline went into administration in November forcing all flights from Cornwall to London to cease until a…
Major budget airline launches £17 flights between iconic European tourist destinations
The Hungarian ultra-low-cost airline has unveiled three new routes for this summer In a major win for summer holidays this year, popular budget airline Wizz Air has revealed three exciting new routes for holidaymakers to enjoy. As part of the…
Airline suddenly axes long-haul flights from major UK airport with 200 jobs at risk
A major airline has cut long-haul flights from Manchester Airport, putting the jobs of 130 cabin crew at risk. From March 31, you will no longer be able to fly from the northern airport to Barbados, Orlando, and New York JFK. Aer Lingus announced…
China Airlines, Tigerair Taiwan smash sales records in 2025
China Airlines Ltd (CAL, 中華航空) and low-cost carrier Tigerair Taiwan Ltd (台灣虎航) saw sales hit a new high last year on the back of the booming global tourism market during the post-COVID-19 era.
Delta, the K-shaped airline
(Michael A. McCoy/Getty Images) Delta's premium ticket sales grew more than 7% in 2025. Its main cabin ticket sales fell 5%. For the first time, Delta is making more money from its first class and Comfort+ passengers than its main cabin passengers.
Final days until American airline ends 50-year seating policy once and for all
THE stress of rushing to get the best seat on the plane is coming to an end this January. A major airline is finally changing its first come, first served seating policy from January 27. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy…
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