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businessinsider.com - Tristan Anthony - Spirit Airlines plans to shrink its fleet to fewer than 80 jets. It once had over 200.
Spirit Airlines plans to shrink its fleet to fewer than 80 jets. It once had over 200.
Business Insider

US budget carrier Spirit Airlines says it is downsizing its fleet by almost two-thirds. The Florida-headquartered air carrier, known for its no-frills flying and ultra-low-cost fares, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in August —…

thesun.co.uk - Ryan Sabey - Viagogo takes on TicketMaster with 'airline-style' shake-up to slash prices
Viagogo takes on TicketMaster with 'airline-style' shake-up to slash prices
The Sun

SECONDARY ticket giant VIAGOGO plans to expand in Britain – despite an upcoming ban on reselling tickets for a profit. The firm wants to grow its open distribution system to compete with primary sellers such as Ticketmaster. Your info will…

sfgate.com - Jim Glab - Airline capitalizes on jet fuel worries, raises airfare from $564 to $4,359
Airline capitalizes on jet fuel worries, raises airfare from $564 to $4,359
SFGATE

In this week's air travel news, the Iran war is expected to produce quickly rising airfares as carriers face higher fuel costs ; Transportation Security Administration lines are getting much longer at some airports as unpaid TSA officers stop…

fortune.com - Rio Yamat - Jet fuel prices are rising as oil spikes on Iran war. Airlines are already announcing fare increases or fuel surcharges
Jet fuel prices are rising as oil spikes on Iran war. Airlines are already announcing fare increases or fuel surcharges
Fortune

Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches. Experts say it's not a question of if airfares will go up, but when, for how long…

thehindu.com - Jagriti Chandra - Why Indian airlines are among the worst hit by the Gulf conflict
Why Indian airlines are among the worst hit by the Gulf conflict
The Hindu

As Gulf routes that have long formed the backbone of Indian airlines' international networks are hit by the ongoing regional conflict, aircraft utilisation at domestic carriers has dropped sharply. At Air India Express, for example, nearly a…

nbcchicago.com - Leigh Lesniak, PJ Randhawa - Southwest Airlines discontinuing service to O'Hare: How to get a refund
Southwest Airlines discontinuing service to O'Hare: How to get a refund
NBC Chicago

Southwest Airlines will soon cease operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, the airline told NBC Chicago on Friday, leaving those with future flights booked scrambling for answers. The change starts June 4 and the airline is offering…

liveandletsfly.com - Matthew Klint - After 42 Years At United, Chresten Wilson Becomes Airline's Most Senior Pilot: A First For A Woman
After 42 Years At United, Chresten Wilson Becomes Airline's Most Senior Pilot: A First For A Woman
Live and Let's Fly

Airline pilots live in a world defined by seniority. It determines everything: the aircraft you fly, the routes you get, your schedule, and even which holidays you miss with your family. After more than four decades in the cockpit, a new United…

khou.com - MIKE ALBANESE (Dallas Business Journal) - Southwest Airlines to stop service to, from, and through two major U.S. airports
Southwest Airlines to stop service to, from, and through two major U.S. airports
khou.com

Houston Business Journal The dominant airlines at Houston Hobby issued a notice Friday that it will end service at Chicago-O'Hare and Dulles International. DALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co. issued a notice March 13 that it will end all service…

onemileatatime.com - Ben Schlappig - Hmm: Spirit Airlines Expects To Emerge From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Soon
Hmm: Spirit Airlines Expects To Emerge From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Soon
One Mile at a Time

It's an incredibly challenging time for ultra low cost carriers in the United States, and in particular, for Spirit Airlines. The Florida-based company has been in Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice within the past year, and the carrier's prospects seem…

sfist.com - Leanne Maxwell - Saturday Links: SF-Based Captain the First Woman to be Named United Airlines' Most Senior Pilot
Saturday Links: SF-Based Captain the First Woman to be Named United Airlines' Most Senior Pilot
SFist - San Francisco News, Restaurants, Events, & Sports

President Donald Trump said US forces “obliterated” military targets on Kharg Island off the coast of Iran in the Persian Gulf where 90% of Iran's oil is exported. Iran later confirmed there was no damage to its oil infrastructure, as…

onemileatatime.com - Ben Schlappig - Chicago Will Become Etihad's Biggest US Market, As Airline Goes Double Daily
Chicago Will Become Etihad's Biggest US Market, As Airline Goes Double Daily
One Mile at a Time

Admittedly expansion by a Gulf carrier isn't exactly front of mind at the moment, as the airlines struggle to operate due to attacks by Iran. But still, airlines are making long term plans, and there's an interesting development, on that front.

marketbeat.com - Promising Airline Stocks To Consider - March 14th
Promising Airline Stocks To Consider - March 14th
MarketBeat

Is the Airline Stock Dip After the Iran Attacks Justified? American Airlines Group, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Air Lease, Joby Aviation, and Alaska Air Group are the seven Airline stocks to watch today, according to…

dailystar.co.uk - Andrea Oldereide - Airlines ramp up fares as Iran war sends cost of flights soaring - full list
Airlines ramp up fares as Iran war sends cost of flights soaring - full list
Daily Star

Airlines around the world are ramping up ticket prices and emergency fuel surcharges as the war between Iran and the USA-Israel sends oil and jet fuel costs soaring. As a result, Brits hoping for a sunny Easter getaway are facing heartbreak.

news4jax.com - Rio Yamat - Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive
Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive
WJXT

Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches. Experts say it's not a question of if airfares will go up, but when, for how long…

viewfromthewing.com - Gary Leff - United Flight Attendants May Trade Away Job Protection For Higher Pay - So United Can Own A Regional Airline
United Flight Attendants May Trade Away Job Protection For Higher Pay - So United Can Own A Regional Airline
View from the Wing

At the beginning of the month both United Airlines and its flight attendants union said a deal was close. It's been five and a half years since the airline's cabin crew have had a raise. They rejected the deal their union negotiated last year, so…

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