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In Troubled Times, Airlines Turn to Each Other
Over the decades, the US airline business has undergone what feels like an endless series of takeovers, leaving the market with just four major carriers. Now, United Airlines' boss is considering a bid for American Airlines, which would cut that to…
Spirit Airlines could go out of business TONIGHT
Sign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories Spirit Airlines could dissolve as soon as tonight and leave passengers who already booked tickets stranded at airports around the country. Spirit filed for…
Passenger notices one big difference on Japan Airlines vs American Airlines
A social-media post comparing in‑ flight meals from Japan Airlines and American Airlines has raised questions over the quality of food offered by U.S. carriers versus their international counterparts. The Reddit post, shared by user…
International Consolidated Airlines Group slides Thursday, underperforms market
Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. IAG shed 1.88% to £3.86 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX rising 0.29% to 10,589.99. International…
Southwest Airlines Co. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. LUV slipped 2.57% to $40.63 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.26% to 7,041.28 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA…
Spirit Airlines Could Liquidate by the End of the Week Due to Fuel Crisis
Spirit, the troubled and twice-bankrupt budget airline, could liquidate as early as this week, according to reports from Bloomberg and CNBC. The company has been struggling financially for some time now and filed for its second chapter 11…
What lagging jet fuel supplies could mean for airlines and travelers
NEW YORK (AP) — A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn't start flowing again soon — meaning…
Two major US airlines want to merge-experts warn flyers would pay the price
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly pitched a potential merger between United and American Airlines to President Donald Trump in late February, according to two sources familiar with the matter, Reuters reported earlier this week. No further…
Major airline cancels flights including to and from UK as fuel crisis spirals
A major European airline is set to cancel more than 100 flights - including services to and from London - due to rising fuel costs linked to the war in Iran. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the flag carrier of the Netherlands, will cancel 160 flights…
Nigerian Airlines Threaten to Ground Flights Over Jet Fuel Spike
Nigerian airlines warned they may halt flights next week unless jet fuel prices that they said have surged by much more than the price of oil are lowered. The Airline Operators of Nigeria, which represents mostly domestic carriers, said that the…
Airline CEOs urged by lawmaker to lower fares if fuel prices come down
Airlines have raised airfare, fuel surcharges and baggage fees this year to help cover a surge in fuel costs since the U.S. and Israel first struck Iran on Feb. 28. U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., urged the CEOs of the biggest U.S. carriers…
Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling
Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers. Air New Zealand will soon offer a solution that involves climbing into a triple-tier bunk bed wearing special socks. The airline will soon open bookings for…
Major airlines forced to increase flight prices by £86 due to fuel crisis
Due to the escalating fuel crisis sparked by the Middle East conflict, two more airlines have been forced to raise their prices. Air travel has been severely disrupted with cancelled routes and a sharp rise in jet fuel prices since US-Israeli…
Airlines threaten to halt flights within days over soaring jet fuel prices
Nigerian airlines are poised to suspend all flight operations from 20 April, issuing a stark warning that they will do so unless the 'crippling' cost of jet fuel, which they accuse the country's marketers of artificially inflating, is significantly…
Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?
A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn't start flowing again soon — meaning higher airfares and…
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