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fool.com - Pamela Kock - Delta Air Lines vs. United Airlines: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Delta Air Lines vs. United Airlines: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
The Motley Fool

The airline industry remains a battlefield of high fixed costs and intense competition, making the choice between the two largest carriers a critical decision for diversified investors. Which company offers the better balance of value and growth?

cbsnews.com - Zachary  Bynum - Spirit Airlines shutdown expands in Atlanta as more than 600 employees face layoffs
Spirit Airlines shutdown expands in Atlanta as more than 600 employees face layoffs
CBS News

The fallout from Spirit Airlines' shutdown is now hitting Georgia in a major way. More than 600 Atlanta-based Spirit Airlines employees are set to lose their jobs as the airline's nationwide shutdown continues following months of financial turmoil…

fastcompany.com - Michael Grothaus - American Airlines route suspensions: AA is cutting these 6 flights amid skyrocketing fuel prices
American Airlines route suspensions: AA is cutting these 6 flights amid skyrocketing fuel prices
Fast Company

Anyone who has looked into flights in recent months will know that airfares are rising. The main driver behind this is the increasing cost of jet fuel prices, which have skyrocketed this year due to the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran. As the…

heraldscotland.com - Craig Williams - Scottish regional airline launches first-ever connection to Paris
Scottish regional airline launches first-ever connection to Paris
The Herald

The new seasonal route will operate on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, connecting the island to an airport which enables further travel to over 390 different destinations worldwide. The launch forms part of a wider expansion of Loganair's Jersey…

fool.com - Motley Fool Transcribing - United Airlines (UAL) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
United Airlines (UAL) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
The Motley Fool

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. ET Chief Executive Officer — Scott Kirby President — Brett Hart Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer — Andrew Nocella Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer…

jalopnik.com - Ryan Erik King - FAA Wants Spirit To Sell Its Coveted NYC Airport Slots To Another Low-Cost Airline
FAA Wants Spirit To Sell Its Coveted NYC Airport Slots To Another Low-Cost Airline
Jalopnik

The demise of Spirit Airlines sparked concerns that airfares would soar in the absence of a significant low-cost carrier. While the defunct airline's planes were repossessed by leasing companies, its airport slots need to be sold off. FAA…

skift.com - Meghna Maharishi - About All that Airline M&A - CEOs Say There's Nothing to Buy
About All that Airline M&A - CEOs Say There's Nothing to Buy
Skift

Major U.S. airlines, including American, Delta, United, and Southwest, have dismissed the prospect of mergers due to regulatory obstacles and lack of viable targets. JetBlue, once considered a potential M&A candidate, is struggling with significant…

nypost.com - Bianca Zalben - American Airlines suspends six North American routes amid astronomical fuel prices - including LAX
American Airlines suspends six North American routes amid astronomical fuel prices - including LAX
New York Post

Southern California travelers are about to have a lot fewer options in the sky. American Airlines is reportedly suspending six domestic routes later this year, including four nonstop flights out of Los Angeles International Airport, as soaring fuel…

nationalpost.com - Kenn Oliver - Ominous Bluetooth device name forces United Airlines flight back to Newark
Ominous Bluetooth device name forces United Airlines flight back to Newark
National Post

A United Airlines flight bound for Spain on Saturday night was forced to return to the New Jersey airport it departed from after one of the 190 passengers allegedly used “a certain four-letter word” to name their Bluetooth, triggering…

fool.com - Stefon Walters - Berkshire Hathaway Made Some Major Portfolio Moves, but This One Was a Head-Scratcher. How Should Investors Take It?
Berkshire Hathaway Made Some Major Portfolio Moves, but This One Was a Head-Scratcher. How Should Investors Take It?
The Motley Fool

When Berkshire Hathaway 's (BRKA +0.32%)(BRKB +0.28%) 13F filing was released in May, it provided insight into the company's direction following the retirement of its longtime leader, Warren Buffett, at the end of last year. When Berkshire's stock…

travelweekly.co.uk - Phil Davies - CAA to gain new powers to fine airlines and airports via sweeping aviation rule changes
CAA to gain new powers to fine airlines and airports via sweeping aviation rule changes
Travel Weekly

Jun 2, 202611:32 GMT by Phil Davies Airlines and airports will be required to “properly compensate” cancelled flights, assist disabled people to travel freely and support travellers through disruption or face stronger enforcement from…

businessinsider.com - Pete Syme - Stop getting drunk on your flight or risk landing on the UK's rowdy passenger database
Stop getting drunk on your flight or risk landing on the UK's rowdy passenger database
Business Insider

A hangover might not be the worst consequence of having one too many beers on your next flight. The British government is considering creating a database of disruptive travelers as the airline industry seeks to crack down on drunk, unruly…

nypost.com - Zoe Hussain - Deranged Frontier Airlines passenger tries to jump out of plane mid-flight, causing emergency landing in Miami, wild video shows
Deranged Frontier Airlines passenger tries to jump out of plane mid-flight, causing emergency landing in Miami, wild video shows
New York Post

A Frontier Airlines flight was diverted to Miami when a deranged passenger tried to pry open the exit doors and break into the pilot's cabin during a harrowing mid-flight rampage, according to authorities and reports. Frontier Airlines Flight 3345…

dailymail.com - Alesia Fiddler - EasyJet set to be first budget airline launching a loyalty scheme
EasyJet set to be first budget airline launching a loyalty scheme
Mail Online

READ MORE: How I got free return flights to the Caribbean by earning points on my weekly shop, wedding spending and beauty treatments It's always been premium airlines, like British Airways and Virgin Atlanti c, that have offered loyalty…

wvgazettemail.com - Phil Bell - Phil Bell: Learning from Spirit Airlines (Opinion)
Phil Bell: Learning from Spirit Airlines (Opinion)
wvgazettemail.com

Spirit Airlines never became a symbol of everything Americans loved about flying. It became a symbol of something more important: choice. At a time when Americans remain sensitive to the cost of travel and policymakers continue debating the future…

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