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Low-Cost Airlines 'Ripe' For Mergers, Deutsche Bank Analyst Says
The US airline industry is primed for a new round of mergers as low-cost carriers are squeezed by the oil-price spike, according to Deutsche Bank analyst Michael Linenberg. As gasoline and ticket prices rise, companies like JetBlue Airways Corp.
We will all pay for the Democrats' antitrust crusade that killed Spirit Airlines
Summer is almost here and many Americans are worried they won't be able to take a vacation. The cost of airfare alone is up a whopping 18% over the same time in 2025. Flying to the beach or Disney World has become unaffordable for many middle-class…
Airlines cutting fares as Iran war fall-out leaves travellers nervous
Foreign holiday jitters are forcing airlines to cut fares, research suggests. Talk of cancellations because of possible jet fuel shortages due to Iran war has seen some people delay or think twice before booking flights. The debacle over new border…
United Revives Junk-Rated Muni Sale in Tough Time for Airlines
United Airlines Holding Inc. is returning to the municipal bond market with a junk-rated $256 million sale, after last year's volatility forced it to postpone the deal. The two series for George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston include $150…
Are European airlines running out of fuel? Here's the experts say
The International Air Transport Association (Iata), representing airlines globally, has warned of looming shortages of aviation fuel in Europe and elsewhere. In a blog, Stuart Fox, Iata's director for Flight and Technical Operations, wrote:…
James Charles Apologizes After Backlash to Rant About 'Lazy' Laid-Off Airline Employee
Watch: James Charles & Morphe Part Ways Amid Sexual Allegations With Minors James Charles is retracting his statement about a woman in need. After the beauty influencer sparked backlash for comments he made in a since-deleted online rant about a…
Airline collapses into administration as all flights cancelled - in business since 2002
The airline had been in business for decades A major airline has gone into administration - with all flights grounded. Royal Air Philippines has suspended all commercial services. Royal Air Philippines suddenly announced after Christmas that it was…
Airlines across Europe cut prices to entice holidaymakers worried about jet fuel shortages
Airlines across Europe are cutting prices for summer flights to counter a delay in bookings, as customers worry that jet fuel shortages will disrupt their holiday plans. Carriers, travel agents and analysts said that consumers are holding off…
Airline pilot who bludgeoned wife to death denied release from prison
A former British Airways captain who bludgeoned his wife to death will be kept behind bars, having refused to give evidence at his own parole hearing. Robert Brown will remain in prison after a Parole Board panel heard that he has done no…
Turkish Airlines plane fire closes Kathmandu airport as 288 people evacuated
Passengers were evacuated using evacuation slides Flight operations were suspended after a major airport was shut down following an incident involving a Turkish Airlines plane. The Tribhuvan International Airport was closed for 98 minutes, between…
Horror video shows moment Frontier Airlines plane strikes person on runway - 'Sucked into
An apparent trespasser was fatally struck by a Frontier Airlines plane at a Colorado airport A person was sucked into the engine of a Frontier Airlines jet after allegedly breaching security and wandering onto a runway at Denver International…
Monday airlines fuel update for travellers to Spain, Italy and France
Travellers planning trips to popular Mediterranean destinations are seeing a welcome development as airlines respond to concerns about possible jet fuel supply issues this summer. Ticket prices on major routes to Spain, Italy and France have…
Ryanair cancellations hell as airline scraps 12 routes and 700,000 seats
Ryanair is shutting down another European base with 12 routes axed. Over the weekend, the budget carrier revealed the closure of its three-aircraft Thessaloniki base and cuts to capacity at Athens Airport for the upcoming winter period. The airline…
Holidaymakers affected as airlines cancel 63 flights and reschedule 1,700
Flights across popular European travel spots have been disrupted, leaving passengers stranded ahead of the summer holidays. Major aviation disruptions were reported across Italy, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK. Busy…
Ryanair Monday update as airline cancels 12 routes and closes European base
Ryanair has announced the closure of another European base, resulting in the cancellation of 12 routes. The budget carrier revealed over the weekend that it will be shutting down its three-aircraft base in Thessaloniki and reducing operations at…
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