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bloomberg.com - Sri Taylor - United Airlines Taps Former American Airlines Executive Raja
United Airlines Taps Former American Airlines Executive Raja
Bloomberg

United Airlines Inc. is reshuffling its loyalty program leadership by tapping a former veteran executive from rival American Airlines Group Inc. Previously the chief commercial officer of Fort Worth-based American, Vasu Raja will join United as a…

forbes.com - Passport by ForbesLife - White Lotus Season 4 Hotel, Safest Airlines And More Travel News
White Lotus Season 4 Hotel, Safest Airlines And More Travel News
Forbes

Stay in the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce building. Shanghai famously balances old and new, tradition and innovation. Puxi, on the west side of the Huangpu River, offers a glimpse of the past with colonial-era buildings, traditional shikumen…

forbes.com - Suzanne Rowan Kelleher - Spirit Airlines May Be Going Under Soon
Spirit Airlines May Be Going Under Soon
Forbes

A last-ditch plea from Spirit Airlines pilots to its employers' creditors shows stakeholders are worried about the bankrupt airline's immediate future—and possibly a sign that America's largest low-cost carrier has run out of lifelines. The…

independent.co.uk - Natalie Wilson - Ryanair refuses to install popular feature welcomed by other airlines
Ryanair refuses to install popular feature welcomed by other airlines
The Independent

Elon Musk's Starlink satellite wifi will not be rolled out on Ryanair aircraft due to the impact of fuel costs on short-haul flights. Airline CEO Michael O'Leary told Reuters on Wednesday that the installation of an antenna on the fuselage –…

yankodesign.com - Ida Torres - Airline Meal Trays Are Broken: This Korean Design Fixes Them
Airline Meal Trays Are Broken: This Korean Design Fixes Them
Yanko Design

There's something deeply satisfying about opening a Korean meal to find those little side dishes, each in their own small bowl, arranged just so. The banchan tradition turns eating into a kind of visual feast before you even take a bite. Now…

liveandletsfly.com - A Veteran Airline Pilot Warns Spirit Airlines Is Following A Familiar And Dangerous Path
A Veteran Airline Pilot Warns Spirit Airlines Is Following A Familiar And Dangerous Path
Live and Let's Fly

121pilot, our resident commercial airline pilot on Live And Let's Fly, weighs in on what he sees as a troubling parallel between his former airline and Spirit Airlines. As astute followers of the industry, many readers may already be aware of the…

dailystar.co.uk - Aaron Tinney - Passengers on weight loss jabs are set to save airlines millions in fuel costs
Passengers on weight loss jabs are set to save airlines millions in fuel costs
Daily Star

Fat fliers on weight loss jabs are set to save airlines massive fortunes in fuel. But industry experts also warn their slimming habits could hit in-flight snack and drink profits. The soaring popularity of weight loss jabs including Mounjaro and…

ibtimes.co.uk - Vinay Patel - Bomb Scare Aboard Turkish Airlines Plane Started by Passenger's Wi-Fi Name
Bomb Scare Aboard Turkish Airlines Plane Started by Passenger's Wi-Fi Name
International Business Times UK

Panic spread through a Turkish Airlines flight after a passenger noticed a suspicious network name on their device. The aircraft was grounded and evacuated while security teams conducted a thorough sweep of the cabin. What began as a routine…

telegraph.co.uk - Christopher Jasper - Fat jabs could lead to cheaper air fares
Fat jabs could lead to cheaper air fares
The Telegraph

Weight-loss drugs are expected to save airlines hundreds of millions of pounds in fuel, potentially leading to cheaper fares, as fat passengers slim down. The increasing availability of so-called fat jabs, such as Mounjaro and Wegovy, coupled with…

thehindu.com - Jagriti Chandra - Air India, Singapore Airlines sign deal to offer air travellers more routes, easier connections
Air India, Singapore Airlines sign deal to offer air travellers more routes, easier connections
The Hindu

Air India has signed a cooperation framework agreement with joint-venture partner Singapore Airlines, signalling a deepening of ties that will deliver expanded route options, synchronised flight timings and smoother connections for passengers. The…

thehindubusinessline.com - Air India, Singapore Airlines expand commercial partnership
Air India, Singapore Airlines expand commercial partnership
BusinessLine

Air India and Singapore Airlines will enter into a joint business agreement to enhance connectivity and service offerings on flights between India and Singapore. The business agreement will be akin to a commercial joint venture and will lead to…

euroweeklynews.com - Farah Mokrani - These are Europe's safest airlines in 2026
These are Europe's safest airlines in 2026
Euro Weekly News

If the thought of flying still makes you uneasy, you're not alone. Despite commercial aviation being statistically safer than ever, a series of widely reported incidents over the past year has shaken confidence for many passengers. So which…

marketbeat.com - Promising Airline Stocks To Consider - January 16th
Promising Airline Stocks To Consider - January 16th
MarketBeat

Why a 20-Second Flight Test Could Unlock Billions for Vertical American Airlines Group, Joby Aviation, and Delta Air Lines are the three Airline stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Airline stocks are shares of…

marketbeat.com - Japan Airlines (OTCMKTS:JAPSY) Sees Strong Trading Volume - Time to Buy?
Japan Airlines (OTCMKTS:JAPSY) Sees Strong Trading Volume - Time to Buy?
MarketBeat

Japan Airlines Ltd (OTCMKTS:JAPSY - Get Free Report) saw an uptick in trading volume on Friday. 42,521 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 26% from the previous session's volume of 33,784 shares.The stock last traded at $9.30…

pressherald.com - Megan Gray - United Airlines will add direct flights from Maine to California this summer
United Airlines will add direct flights from Maine to California this summer
Press Herald

This summer, travelers will be able to fly nonstop to Los Angeles and San Francisco from the Portland International Jetport. United Airlines is adding seasonal direct service to the cities once a week. “Today's announcement from United is a…

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