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International Consolidated Airlines Group slides Thursday, underperforms market
International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. IAG shares dropped 1.78% to £3.91 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX rising 0.11% to 10,443.47. International…
Southwest Airlines Co. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. LUV rallied 2.72% to $40.78 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.17% to 7,445.72 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA…
Rex Airlines announces service cuts in Victoria and Tasmania
Rex Airlines has announced it is axing two of its Tasmanian services and scaling back services to Mildura, in Victoria's north-west. The airline has restructured its VIC/TAS networks in response to a rise in fuel prices. The changes will come into…
United Airlines Holdings Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc. UAL rose 1.65% to $99.64 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.17% to 7,445.72 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
Watch live: Duffy testifies before House on Trump budget, airline price hikes
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will testify before a House Appropriations Committee subpanel on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request — as airline travelers experience rising costs amid a jet fuel shortage sparked by the Iran…
Transportation boss Sean Duffy, airlines bristle at DHS chief Mullin's pitch to pause processing at 'sanctuary city' airports
WASHINGTON — Airline trade groups and even Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy have hit back at a proposal from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that would halt customs processing at “sanctuary city” airports…
Why China's airlines suffer more from the Iran war than global rivals
Like other airlines, Chinese carriers are battling high jet fuel costs. But they can't easily pass along cost increases to price-sensitive passengers, who have access to high-speed rail services. HSBC expects the three largest airlines to lose $3.2…
United Airlines passenger tries to open plane door at 36,000 feet, assaulted traveler on flight from Newark
An unruly United Airlines passenger allegedly tried to open one of the plane's doors at a height of 36,000 feet and assaulted another traveler after the jet had taken off from Newark Liberty International Airport. Pilots aboard United 1551, which…
EasyJet flight-plus-hotel customers will remain within airline 'bookflow'
May 21, 202614:15 GMT by Samantha Mayling EasyJet aircraft at Schiphol Airport The boss of budget carrier easyJet says a new city-break proposition planned for later this year will be a “better” service for customers who book on the…
Major airline flight in emergency landing after 'engine fire
An Air India aircraft travelling from Bengaluru to Delhi was forced to declare a full emergency at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Thursday (May 21). The service - AI2802 - announced the emergency due to a suspected engine fire and…
These 10 airlines were just named the world's best - have you flown with any?
News The ranking is based on a five-star airline rating awarded by Skytrax – and one region completely dominates the list Opting for an airline with a solid reputation can make your travel plans run that little bit smoother, and Stytrax's…
UK airline falls into administration with all flights cancelled and 41 jobs lost
Zenith Aviation Limited, established in 2013, is a luxury private jet operator based in Biggin Hill, London. The airline's fleet, which is supported by a team of 'highly trained and experienced' pilots and operational ground staff, consists of:…
Beyond Air India's losses: Why Indian airlines are struggling more than others, and sounding the alarm
SINGAPORE: The news last Thursday (May 14) of Air India's losses doubling to more than US$2 billion in the latest financial year has raised questions over the mounting pressure on the sector, coming two weeks after India's aviation trade body…
United Airlines Flight Diverts After Passenger Allegedly Tried to Open Cabin Door Mid-Flight
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Alaska Airlines First Flight to London Took Off This Week
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