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Southwest Airlines pulls out of two major airports
Sign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories Southwest Airlines has announced that all flights out of two major travel hubs will be cancelled in just a few short months. The low-cost carrier said Friday that…
Spirit Airlines plans to shrink its fleet to fewer than 80 jets. It once had over 200.
US budget carrier Spirit Airlines says it is downsizing its fleet by almost two-thirds. The Florida-headquartered air carrier, known for its no-frills flying and ultra-low-cost fares, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in August —…
Viagogo takes on TicketMaster with 'airline-style' shake-up to slash prices
SECONDARY ticket giant VIAGOGO plans to expand in Britain – despite an upcoming ban on reselling tickets for a profit. The firm wants to grow its open distribution system to compete with primary sellers such as Ticketmaster. Your info will…
Southwest Airlines ending service at Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles airports
Southwest Airlines will no longer service two major airports in the US amid the company's “ongoing efforts to refine its network.” The budget-friendly airline said it will stop offering flights to and from Chicago O'Hare International…
Airline capitalizes on jet fuel worries, raises airfare from $564 to $4,359
In this week's air travel news, the Iran war is expected to produce quickly rising airfares as carriers face higher fuel costs ; Transportation Security Administration lines are getting much longer at some airports as unpaid TSA officers stop…
Increasing prices for jet fuel put cost pressure on airlines | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches. Experts say it's not a question of if airfares will go up, but when, for how long…
Why Indian airlines are among the worst hit by the Gulf conflict
As Gulf routes that have long formed the backbone of Indian airlines' international networks are hit by the ongoing regional conflict, aircraft utilisation at domestic carriers has dropped sharply. At Air India Express, for example, nearly a…
Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive
(The Associated Press) — Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches. Experts say it's not a question of if airfares…
Sitdown Sunday: What really happened to the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370?
IT'S A DAY of rest, and you may be in the mood for a quiet corner and a comfy chair. We've hand-picked some of the week's best reads for you to savour. The 97th annual Academy Awards are on tonight. Noted film critic Justin Chang has compiled his…
After 42 Years At United, Chresten Wilson Becomes Airline's Most Senior Pilot: A First For A Woman
Airline pilots live in a world defined by seniority. It determines everything: the aircraft you fly, the routes you get, your schedule, and even which holidays you miss with your family. After more than four decades in the cockpit, a new United…
Southwest Airlines to stop service to, from, and through two major U.S. airports
Houston Business Journal The dominant airlines at Houston Hobby issued a notice Friday that it will end service at Chicago-O'Hare and Dulles International. DALLAS — Southwest Airlines Co. issued a notice March 13 that it will end all service…
Centiva Capital LP Takes Position in LATAM Airlines Group S.A. $LTM
Centiva Capital LP bought a new position in shares of LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (NYSE:LTM - Free Report) during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought…
Avala Global LP Trims Stake in United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL
Avala Global LP cut its holdings in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL - Free Report) by 29.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 770,049 shares of…
Fuel crisis forces airlines to announce major fare increases, flight cancellations as Iran conflict escalates
The escalating conflict in Iran may no longer be contained to the Middle East, as it threatens to deliver a direct hit to the American pocketbook. As oil prices surge and global flight paths are redrawn, international carriers are already raising…
Promising Airline Stocks To Consider - March 14th
Is the Airline Stock Dip After the Iran Attacks Justified? American Airlines Group, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Air Lease, Joby Aviation, and Alaska Air Group are the seven Airline stocks to watch today, according to…
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