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Budget Airlines face make-or-break moment
Low-fare airlines are facing an economic crisis as they struggle with rising fuel costs and mounting debt that threatens to put some of them out of business. The struggles have led to a request of the Trump administration for $2.5 billion in…
China's top airlines swing to Q1 profit, fuel costs cloud outlook
China's top three state-owned airlines bounced back to profit in the first quarter, helped by robust demand during the Lunar New Year holiday and recovering global travel, although the outlook is overshadowed by higher fuel costs amid the war in…
Japan Airlines FY Net Y137.60B Vs Net Y107.04B
Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. (9201.TO) Japan Year Ended March 31 GROUP 2026 2025 Revenue Y2.01 tln Y1.84 tln Pretax Profit Y207.25 bln Y158.90 bln Net Profit Y137.60 bln Y107.04 bln Per share Earnings Y306.96 Y245.09 Results are based on IFRS accounting…
This common travel habit is now banned on American Airlines flights
Passengers flying with low battery on their phones might be out of luck—at least if they are flying American Airlines. The country's largest airline is implementing a new policy that will restrict how many portable chargers passengers may…
American Airlines knew it needed to change, so it did
American Airlines has struggled with customer satisfaction for years. The 2026 American Customer Satisfaction Index survey shows that the commercial airline's efforts to improve are paying off, with the biggest gain amount major U.S. carriers, a 7%…
United Airlines Holdings Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc. UAL slid 1.98% to $88.62 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around poor trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 0.04% to 7,135.95 and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA…
China's 'Big Three' Airlines Turn Profits With More Jets Coming
China's “Big Three” airlines rebounded to profitability during the first quarter as a surge in passenger demand successfully offset the impact of soaring jet fuel prices. One of them also announced a massive jet order. Flag carrier…
Indian airlines body warns of mass flight cancellations over jet fuel prices
India's aviation sector is under severe financial strain, with major airlines warning that rising fuel prices could force them to scale back operations or even suspend flights if urgent relief is not provided. Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet…
Spirit Airlines Unions Want What Trump Wants: 'Lend Us Some Money Now'
AFA created a composite of working Spirit flight attendants who want to save the airlne. Association of Flight Attendants In the Spirit bankruptcy, labor unions and President Trump are both calling for financing to save the airline. However, Sara…
Nepal Airlines apologises for showing J-K as part of Pakistan
Nepal Airlines has issued an apology after a map shared on its social media channels incorrectly depicted Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan, sparking outrage and prompting the airline to remove the post. Nepal Airlines issued an apology for a…
Chinese Airlines Swing to Profit; China Southern Places Airbus Order Worth $21.4 billion
China Southern, one of China's three major state-owned carriers, reported a net profit of 1.48 billion yuan, equivalent to $216.4 million, it said late Wednesday. That compares with a net loss of 747 million yuan in the year-earlier period. The…
Bidding war for jet fuel pushes European airlines to the brink: CNBC
European airlines face a significant supply deficit and are forced into a global competition for jet fuel, leading to higher prices and operational disruptions such as flight cancellations. Fuel shortages create existential risks beyond just higher…
Budget airline to cancel flights in 'May and June'
A budget airline has cancelled some flights A budget airline is expected to cancel “several flights ” set to take off in May and June as the ongoing jet fuel crisis continues. Transavia, the low-cost budget subsidiary of Air…
Rolls-Royce Wins Latam Airlines Order for Struggling Engine on Boeing 787
Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc won an order for its Trent 1000 engine that powers the Boeing Co. 787, a breakthrough for the UK manufacturer that has struggled to sell the product to airlines due to technical issues. Latam Airlines signed a deal…
A group of budget airlines is seeking $2.5B in federal relief as fuel costs rise
Nation/World The proposal would offer support in exchange for equity stakes, as airlines warn higher fuel costs tied to global tensions are straining operations. WASHINGTON — A group of U.S. budget airlines is seeking a federal relief…
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