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Visible Alpha Breakdown Of U.S. Airlines' Q3 2026 Earnings Expectations
US airlines are heading into the third quarter with strong pricing and resilient travel demand, but a surge in fuel costs is threatening to widen the gap between revenue growth and profitability. The cost pressure reflects a broader shock to the…
Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport as airlines suspend flights to Saudi capital
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis say they have struck Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport with a ballistic missile, badly damaging a plane and leading some airlines to suspend flights to the capital. The group provided no evidence, and Saudi Arabia…
Delta Cuts Profit Outlook as Surging Fuel Prices Hit Airlines
Delta Air Lines Inc. reduced its full-year earnings outlook as high jet fuel prices stemming from the war in the Middle East continue roiling US airlines, even as strong travel demand helps the carrier offset some of the added costs. The…
United Airlines Holdings Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors
Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc. UAL slipped 2.48% to $107.44 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising 0.10% to 51,231.64 and the S&P 500 Index…
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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) partners with Plan3 to strengthen passenger care during disruption
For airlines, the challenge is no longer simply responding to disruption when it happens, but building the operational resilience to respond quickly and consistently at scale. For SAS, the partnership represents a further investment in that…
Lufthansa, Indian airlines suspend Riyadh service after explosions hit Saudi capital
Airlines including Lufthansa and Air India have temporarily suspended operations to Saudi Arabia's capital after explosions, including a large blast heard at the international airport in Riyadh, were reported Thursday. More than 275 flights were…
American Airlines Expands Starlink Switch to Cover All Mainline Aircraft
UPDATE: American Airlines passengers on mainline jets can eventually stop worrying about having to deal with a quilt of connectivity in the sky: The carrier announced Thursday that it will put Starlink on all of its narrowbody and widebody planes…
Houthi strikes kill three at Riyadh airport including airline captain
Three people including an airline pilot were killed in attacks on Riyadh's international airport on Thursday, Saudi Arabia said, after Yemen's Houthis claimed a series of attacks targeting the facility. The Saudi civil aviation authority said two…
Lufthansa, Indian airlines suspend Riyadh service after explosions hit Saudi capital
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Airlines, Colo. Propose Trial Dates In Sick Leave Law Case
An airline industry trade group and a Colorado labor official told a federal judge they see virtually no chance of settling the group's lawsuit over whether a state paid sick leave... To view the full article, register now. Already a subscriber?
Lawmakers Urge Google and Spirit Airlines to Pause Data Sale
The spokesperson said this after more than 100 U.S. lawmakers called on the CEOs of Spirit Airlines and Google to halt the transfer of information related to former Spirit employees until protections are in place to prevent it from being misused.
US lawmakers raise alarm at Google plan to acquire Spirit Airlines data for AI models
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Oct 09, 2026, 07:30 AM WASHINGTON – More than 120 US lawmakers raised concerns on Oct 8 about a deal for Alphabet's Google unit to acquire defunct carrier Spirit Airlines'…
Airline chiefs say can't fully guard against rogue pilots after flydubai attack
BRUSSELS/LONDON, Oct 8 - Airline executives said safety standards remained high after a flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with an axe last week in an alleged attempt to crash the plane, but acknowledged it was hard to guard against a rogue…
American Airlines Builds Playground at Devonshire Elementary Charlotte
Devonshire Elementary School in Charlotte has a brand-new playground, and students got to see it unveiled during a special ceremony this week. American Airlines and the nonprofit Carter's Kids partnered on the build, bringing in more than 60…
Wizz Air recognised among Central Europe's top airlines
Wizz Air has been named the second-best airline in Central Europe at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, as the low-cost carrier continues to expand its network and invest in improving the passenger experience. The awards, often described as the…
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