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Clarity demanded from Guernsey's government on airline's purpose
The chief executive officer of Aurigny hopes for clarity on what the airline's purpose should be in the future. Nico Bezuidenhout held briefings this week for Guernsey deputies, following projections of a £9.7m loss in 2026 with a further…
International Consolidated Airlines Group slides Thursday, underperforms market
Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. IAG slid 2.62% to £4.09 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around dismal trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX falling 0.26% to 10,725.03. International…
Fewer people are flying as airfare soars. Here's why airlines aren't worried
Fewer people are traveling, according to the TSA, but those who are choosing to fly are paying more. Airfares have surged more than 20% this year, along with a spike in fuel prices. Airlines say demand for premium options, like first class and…
Airlines' new normal: Higher fares, fewer flights
That wince you just made while researching travel options? Get used to it. Why it matters: Soaring jet fuel prices are accelerating changes across the airline industry, seen in higher fares, premium-heavy cabins and fewer flight options for…
Which are the world's best airlines and airports for dining?
It's not just restaurants that were crowned at the 2026 World Culinary Awards – airlines, airports and airport lounges also picked up gongs for feeding hungry travellers. Vietnam Airlines took the title of World's Best Culinary Airline 2026…
Flying a National Airline Through Bankruptcy
You've had a remarkably varied career that included finance, e-commerce, CPG, and outsourcing. But prior to joining Philippine Airlines (PAL) in 2019 as president and COO, you had never worked in aviation. I didn't have any airline experience.
American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 22, 2026 8:30 AM EDT Neil Russell - Vice President of Investor Relations Robert Isom - CEO, President & Director Nathaniel Pieper - Chief Commercial Officer Catherine O'Brien -…
Southwest Airlines: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
On its third quarter of 2026 earnings call, held on Oct. 22, 2026, Southwest Airlines (LUV +3.79%) announced that its commercial initiatives delivered record revenue. The company's commercial transformations are expanding operating margins. These…
American Airlines (AAL) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Vice President Investor Relations - Neil A. Russell Chief Executive Officer - Robert D. Isom Jr. Chief Commercial Officer - Nathaniel Pieper Chief Financial Officer - Devon May Total Revenue -- $16.3 billion, growing 19.3% year over year and…
American Airlines Sinks 4% as Oil-Price Climb Reverses Post-Earnings Rebound; Delta and United Airlines Slide 3%
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Who Owns a Traveler's Connectivity? Airlines, Hotels, and Platforms Share the Responsibility
This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner. A traveler lands in a new country and reaches for a phone. The boarding pass, hotel address, ride-hailing app, maps, payment tools, and messages all live there, and every one…
American Airlines Says Loyalty Program Drives Revenues and Margins
“We said we'd lead in loyalty, and we are,” American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said during the call. “AAdvantage enrollments and spending on our co-branded credit cards are up year over year, and the AAdvantage program remains…
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) Issues Q4 2026 Earnings Guidance
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL - Get Free Report) issued an update on its fourth quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Friday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of -1.100--0.500 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of -0.410.
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL - Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Friday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of -1.600--1.000 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of…
What Southwest Airlines (LUV) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call
Delta's Guidance Cut Could Spell Trouble for the Airline Industry Southwest Airlines NYSE: LUV reported record third-quarter operating revenue of $8.4 billion and said its transformation initiatives contributed across the business, helping offset…
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