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The American airline industry is so untrustworthy that 89% of travelers are bracing for delay or cancellation
You've been planning the perfect trip for months: that gorgeous, sun-filled apartment overlooking the Seine on one end and crystal clear views of the Eiffel Tower on the other; a slow breakfast filled with coffee and croissants galore; pre-booked…
Southwest Airlines Co. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. LUV slid 2.63% to $37.35 Tuesday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 0.67% to 7,353.61 and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling…
Spirit collapsed under high fuel costs. Some Asian airlines could be next
Asian airlines need government support to cope with the more than doubling of jet fuel prices that otherwise risks some carriers collapsing like US-based Spirit Airlines, according to the new head of the region's industry body. Wong Hong, who took…
Former Spanish PM under criminal investigation as €53m bailout of airline examined
The former Spanish prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has been placed under investigation for alleged influence-peddling and other offences by a judge examining the state bailout of a Venezuela-linked airline during the Covid…
Indian Airlines Plead With Oil Majors to Postpone Jet Fuel Hikes
India's airlines have asked state-run oil refiners to hold off on hiking jet fuel prices for domestic flights until the conflict in the Middle East ends, people familiar with the matter said, in a bid to alleviate their rising cost pressures and…
SPX Technologies, Inc. (SPXC) Presents at Bank of America 33rd Annual Industrials, Transportation and Airlines Key Leaders Conference Transcript
SPX Technologies, Inc. (SPXC) Bank of America 33rd Annual Industrials, Transportation and Airlines Key Leaders Conference May 13, 2026 8:45 AM EDT Mark Carano - VP, CFO & Treasurer Eugene Lowe - President, CEO & Director Andrew Obin - BofA…
Major airlines issue travel updates ahead of busy summer holiday period
Several major airlines have issued updates to travellers ahead of the summer holidays as the ongoing Middle East conflict causes panic over fuel shortages. Oil prices have risen sharply since the US and Israel carried out joint strikes on Iran on…
Asia Airlines Need Help to Cope With Fuel Surge, Trade Body Says
Asian airlines need government support to cope with the more than doubling of jet fuel prices that otherwise risks some carriers collapsing like US-based Spirit Airlines Inc., according to the new head of the region's industry body. Wong Hong, who…
Indian Airlines Beg Refiners To Delay Jet Fuel Hikes
Earlier we reported that after issuing a code red about a month ago, with several airlines warning they may run out of kerosene in weeks if not days, European refiners and airlines have since backtracked on their earlier warnings; instead they now…
'20,000 lost bags': Airline seeks $19m from Heathrow in baggage chaos
London | British Airways is seeking up to £10 million ($19 million) in compensation from Heathrow after a slew of recent baggage system breakdowns including an incident last weekend where 20,000 items of luggage were lost. The airline's chief…
CAA sets out 'clear expectations' to airlines with fuel challenges
May 19, 202618:20 GMT by Andrew McQuarrie Stock image of airline passenger. Photo: Olezzo/Shutterstock The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has contacted airlines to set “clear expectations” for operations during any fuel supply…
Virgin Australia cuts corporate staff as costs spiral for airlines
Virgin Australia has laid off a number of employees in corporate roles, the latest sign of contraction in the aviation industry as it grapples with higher costs triggered by the Middle East war. The airline refused to say how many jobs have been…
Woman Flies Scandinavian Airlines. Then She Looks Out Her Window And Sees How High The Pilot Is Flying: 'Curvature Of The Earth'
Apple has officially launched the Apple Card promotion that was rumored last week, but the final version is not nearly as good as many expected. This is your chance to cash in on a $50 new member referral bonus when you sign up as a new member of…
Spirit Airlines lawyer apologizes to Americans 'priced entirely out' of air travel after sudden collapse
Spirit Airlines' sudden overnight collapse has left budget-conscious families stranded just weeks before the traditional launch of the summer travel season on Memorial Day. Shortly after Spirit's operational shutdown, a company lawyer apologized in…
Major airline cuts flights to 7 major destinations in huge update to customers
British Airways has announced significant updates to its flight schedule, impacting seven major international destinations. The changes, which apply to the Summer 2026 season ending on October 24, have been made in response to the ongoing conflict…
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