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Airline 'stopover' programs are one of the best air travel hacks
Your layover doesn't have to mean sleeping on the airport floor or surviving on a $10 hot dog. Some airlines offer 'stopover' programs that let travelers turn a layover into a mini‑vacation, giving you a few days to explore the stopover city…
World's first electric airline' founded by millionaire Labour donor collapses
Plans for what would have been the world's first all-electric airline have been ditched. EcoJet Airlines has appointed liquidators following a reported bid to raise £20million. The firm was launched in 2023 by entrepreneur Dale Vince, who is…
Pressure mounts on American Airlines CEO as carrier lags rivals
American Airlines made $111 million last year, while rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines posted in $5 billion and more than $3 billion in profit, respectively. Pilot and flight attendant unions have questioned CEO Robert Isom and American's…
I hate being idle': Why many airline pilots say they're turning to day-trading as a side hustle
Jonathan Prieur's career in markets began just as his flying career seemed to abruptly end. The 49-year-old pilot had a contract to switch to a new airline in 2020, which was canceled when the pandemic brought air travel to a halt. Stressed out, he…
Two of the world's oldest airlines are chalking up new milestones
Deciphering which is the oldest continually operating airline in the world is a bit like the argument that rages across the Tasman over what nation invented the pavlova and/or the flat white. On the airline question, it's an arm wrestle between…
71% Of United Airlines Flight Attendants Rejected Their Contract-Now The Airline Has A Controversial Scheduling Demand
United's flight attendants haven't had a raise in 5 years. But at this point they're waiting because they rejected a contract that their union negotiated. AFA-CWA said that contract was the best they were going to do. What ultimately happened is…
McKinney airport director expects to ink deal with second airline within 90 days
Travel The airport has already inked a five-year use and lease agreement with Avelo. MCKINNEY, Texas — Read this story and more North Texas business news from our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal. City officials said McKinney…
American Airlines Pilots Back Down From CEO Fight-But The Turmoil Is Still Growing
American Airlines pilots are seeking a meeting with the board over the carrier's financial underperformance. And here's what everyone gets wrong about it. It's reported as though it's another one of many problems for the airline, that failed to…
Quick Tip: Loyalty accounts tied to major airlines, hotel chains being hacked and sold on dark web
CHICAGO (WLS) -- If you collect airline miles or hotel points, listen up. Cybersecurity researchers at Nord VPN and Saily warn loyalty accounts tied to major airlines and hotel chains are being hacked and sold on the dark web. Some stolen accounts…
Japan Airlines Plans New Boeing 787 Business Class... But Which Seat?
It would appear that Japan Airlines has plans to introduce an all-new business class product on its Boeing 787s, including those already in the fleet, and those to be delivered in the future. Let's discuss what we do know, as there are still more…
Pressure Mounts For American Airlines Leadership Change as Unions Signal Loss of Confidence
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Airline Stocks To Research - February 6th
Delta and United Earnings Point to Less Turbulence Ahead United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines Group, Southwest Airlines, Joby Aviation, JetBlue Airways, and Alaska Air Group are the seven Airline stocks to watch today, according to…
Wall Street Zen Upgrades Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) to Buy
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV - Get Free Report) was upgraded by research analysts at Wall Street Zen from a 'hold' rating to a 'buy' rating in a research note issued to investors on Saturday. 3 Stocks Delivered +10% Buyback Yields in…
Japan Airlines (OTCMKTS:JAPSY) Shares Gap Up - Time to Buy?
Japan Airlines Ltd (OTCMKTS:JAPSY - Get Free Report) shares gapped up prior to trading on Friday. The stock had previously closed at $9.64, but opened at $10.41. Japan Airlines shares last traded at $10.00, with a volume of 2,249 shares trading…
United updating SFO fleet for its most profitable flight
In this week's air travel news, United Airlines is developing new premium-heavy “Coastliner” Airbus jets to deploy on high-revenue transcontinental routes out of California ; a federal appeals court knocks down a Transportation…
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