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More flight chaos as European airline extends strike
READ MORE: Major German airline cancels hundreds of flights as pilots go on strike - affecting 50,000 passengers Pilots of a major European airline have announced they are extending their strike action by another two days. Earlier this week, 50,000…
Spanish airline demands extra fees from passengers who've already paid
READ MORE: Airports across Italy are running out of fuel - as Brit holidaymakers warned to book flights now With the Strait of Hormuz still effectively closed and the jet fuel crisis continuing, some airlines are having to react to the developing…
easyJet Portugal update as airline warns over new 'allowance' rule
easyJet is weighing up plans to cut back operations in Portugal, according to reports emerging from the country. The airline's general manager there has issued the warning amid a dispute over government proposals which easyJet claims will drive up…
United Airlines And American Airlines Merger Looks Huge But It Shouldn't Happen (NASDAQ:UAL)
United Airlines (UAL) is exploring a potential acquisition of American Airlines (AAL), which would create a dominant U.S. carrier with a 34.1% market share. Fleet and network synergies exist, but significant mismatches in fleet legacy, alliance…
Passengers told 'always wait' if ever asked to give up airline seat
People who find themselves at the bottom of an overbooked flight list are urged to remember that it is best to wait rather than volunteer to give up their seat. Experts say it is important to know that people who step aside and give up their seats…
How Airline Passengers Are Being Hit by the Jet-Fuel Crunch
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Airline stocks rebounded as oil pulled back. Why the rally may not last
Airline stocks were some of the worst performers during the Middle East violence tied to the U.S.-Iran war. While the current ceasefire is welcome news for the group as crude oil prices — and jet fuel — pull back, the carriers remain…
Stock Movers: United Airlines, Amazon, Wells Fargo
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…
Price hikes, outlook cuts - What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge
A surge in jet fuel prices driven by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has upended the global aviation industry, forcing airlines to raise fares and revise financial outlooks. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Jet fuel prices have soared from $85 to $90…
Potential United Airlines-American merger raises Phoenix hub concerns
Reports of a potential merger between United Airlines and American Airlines are evoking painful memories of past megadeals that left the Valley without a major hub or airline headquarters. Why it matters: Major airline mergers often result in…
This airline is launching economy 'sleep pods' on long-haul flights
News Even economy passengers will finally have the space for a proper stretch and snooze – let's take a look Written by Daniela Toporek Contributing writer Long-haul economy flights are rarely glamorous. It's convenient travel with the…
Airline mega-merger story is all about Trump
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby floated the idea of a merger with American Airlines while meeting with President Trump last month, according to multiple reports. Why it matters: Corporate America has concluded that federal antitrust approval now…
Airlines eyeing 'coffin-like' double-decker plane seat prototype - to the horror of passengers
The rush to streamline the airplane interior hasn't been smooth sailing. A Spanish designer's idea for a viral double-decker airplane seat concept has received mixed reviews from the public with critics analogizing it to sitting in a…
Airline shuts down all operations as it collapses into liquidation
Another airline has reportedly shut down all operations after being hit with unmanageable financial difficulties. This follows on from a slew of businesses and companies having announced closures and falling into administration since the start of…
Airline sparks anger as it demands extra fees from already booked passengers as oil prices spike
A Spanish budget airline named Volotea is sparking flight passengers' anger after reportedly asking them to pay extra charges for fuel after their tickets have already been purchased. At first glance, the added charge — which will be $8 to…
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