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japantimes.co.jp - Amid concerns over AirAsia's financial health, Malaysia talks to rival airlines
Amid concerns over AirAsia's financial health, Malaysia talks to rival airlines
The Japan Times

Malaysia's government has asked Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air whether they could absorb AirAsia's domestic market share, said two people with knowledge of the matter, as part of what they described as scenario planning while authorities monitor…

marketwatch.com - MarketWatch Automation - International Consolidated Airlines Group advances Wednesday, outperforms market
International Consolidated Airlines Group advances Wednesday, outperforms market
MarketWatch

Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. IAG rose 2.50% to £4.18 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX rising 0.28% to 10,688.47.

seekingalpha.com - Motti Sapir - United Airlines Is Delivering Despite Higher Fuel Costs (NASDAQ:UAL)
United Airlines Is Delivering Despite Higher Fuel Costs (NASDAQ:UAL)
Seeking Alpha

United Airlines is rated a Strong Buy, with substantial upside as the market underestimates its sustainable earnings power and resilience. UAL delivered 16% Q2 revenue growth, maintained profitability despite a $2.3 billion fuel cost shock, and…

marketwatch.com - American Airlines May Adjust Capacity if Fuel Prices Stay High, CEO Says
American Airlines May Adjust Capacity if Fuel Prices Stay High, CEO Says
MarketWatch

Isom, speaking at Morgan Stanley's Laguna conference, said the airline has so far made 'great trade-offs,' with a modest decline in load factors but strong revenue growth. Still, Isom said, 'if fuel prices remain as high as they are right now, I…

seekingalpha.com - SA Transcripts - United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
Seeking Alpha

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference September 16, 2026 11:30 AM EDT Michael Leskinen - Executive VP & CFO Ravi Shanker - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Morgan Stanley, Research Division Okay. Let's…

bloomberg.com - Sri Taylor - American Airlines Says Fuel-Cost Surge May Require Capacity Cuts
American Airlines Says Fuel-Cost Surge May Require Capacity Cuts
Bloomberg

United Airlines Holdings Inc. and American Airlines Group Inc. said they may need to cut more capacity in the fourth quarter as the aviation industry continues to contend with high fuel prices. “If fuel prices remain as high as they are…

wsj.com - Alison Sider - Fuel Price Surge Prompts Airlines to Cut Flights-and Keep Fares High
Fuel Price Surge Prompts Airlines to Cut Flights-and Keep Fares High
Wall Street Journal

Airlines are cutting money-losing flights to protect pricing power as fuel prices march higher, executives said Wednesday. United Airlines Chief Financial Officer Mike Leskinen said United would drop some flights in December and could cut flights…

econotimes.com - Riza Dagoc - American Airlines Eyes Capacity Cuts as High Fuel Prices Persist
American Airlines Eyes Capacity Cuts as High Fuel Prices Persist
EconoTimes

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said persistently elevated fuel prices could prompt the carrier to reconsider its future capacity plans, although strong travel demand and higher airfares are helping offset much of the increase in operating costs.

manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Milo Boyd, Liv Clarke - Airline with direct Manchester Airport flights files for bankruptcy
Airline with direct Manchester Airport flights files for bankruptcy
Manchester Evening News

A major European airline which operates flights from London Gatwick, Manchester Airport and Aberdeen has filed for bankruptcy, raising concerns over its future. AirBaltic filed for Chapter 11 protection in New York on September 14 as it seeks to…

arkansasonline.com - Sri Taylor Bloomberg (WPNS) - Airlines grappling with high fuel costs | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Airlines grappling with high fuel costs | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Arkansas Online

United Airlines Holdings Inc. and American Airlines Group Inc. said they may need to cut more capacity in the fourth quarter as the aviation industry continues to contend with high fuel prices. 'If fuel prices remain as high as they are right now…

techradar.com - Sead Fadilpašić - Scammers pose as airline customer support to help with your complaints and then steal your credit card info
Scammers pose as airline customer support to help with your complaints and then steal your credit card info
TechRadar

Check Point warns scammers spoof airline customer support on social media to steal payment data Hundreds of fake accounts created daily, luring frustrated passengers into private chats or forms Campaign active since 2024; mirrors earlier fake…

cnbc.com - Leslie Josephs - American Airlines says 30% of seats drive half of revenue as premium cabin rush heats up
American Airlines says 30% of seats drive half of revenue as premium cabin rush heats up
CNBC

American Airlines is making half of its revenue from 30% of its seats as the carrier races to refresh planes with larger business class cabins. Airlines across the board, including budget carriers, have been scrambling to add higher yielding seats.

seekingalpha.com - SA Transcripts - Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
Seeking Alpha

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference September 16, 2026 3:20 PM EDT Ravi Shanker - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Morgan Stanley, Research Division Great. Let us switch back to airlines content now and very…

indianexpress.com - Kriti Sonali - Gippy Grewal calls out airline for threatening to deboard him: 'Not even a simple apology'
Gippy Grewal calls out airline for threatening to deboard him: 'Not even a simple apology'
The Indian Express

4 min read Bengaluru Make us preferred source on Google Punjabi actor and singer Gippy Grewal has called out the airline, Air Canada, on social media after he was allegedly downgraded from Business Class to Economy Class on his flight from Toronto…

skift.com - Meghna Maharishi - American Airlines to Cut Capacity if Fuel Costs Stay High
American Airlines to Cut Capacity if Fuel Costs Stay High
Skift

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said he expected the carrier to make some “trade-offs” on capacity if fuel prices continue to stay elevated in the long-term, expecting slower growth in 2027. “If fuel prices remain as high as…

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