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Boeing Set to Win First Philippine Airlines Order Since 2007
Philippine Airlines plans to make its first order for Boeing Co. aircraft since 2007, with the announcement coming as soon as this month, according to people familiar with the matter. The Southeast Asian carrier is leaning toward splitting a…
How both Biden and Trump helped kill Spirit Airlines
In May, ultra-low-fare Spirit Airlines announced that it would ground all flights and shut down, effective immediately. That happened despite 'extensive and comprehensive efforts to restructure the business' and 'create a sustainable path forward,'…
US airlines chase profits in premium cabins, deepening a fare class divide on flights
They may arrive at the same destination, but two passengers on the same flight can have strikingly different travel experiences. One traveler breezes through a priority security lane and heads straight to an invite-only lounge for craft cocktails…
Castlelake nears £5.5b. easyJet takeover amid airline turmoil
Shares in easyJet hit four-year highs on Monday after the British budget airline agreed in principle to a £5.5 billion ($7.34 billion) takeover from US investor Castlelake, though caution over regulatory hurdles capped market gains. EasyJet…
Giant UK airline with 19,000 employees set to be taken over in £5.2bn deal
EasyJet has reached an agreement in principle with US investment firm Castlelake One of the UK's biggest airlines could soon have a new owner after a potential £5.2billion takeover moved a step closer. EasyJet has reached an agreement in…
Which Is the Better Aviation ETF for Long-Term Investors: Defense-Focused MISL or Airline-Focused JETS?
The choice between First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL +0.38%) and U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS +0.45%) involves deciding between a diversified bet on national security and aerospace technology versus a concentrated wager on global…
Southwest Airlines: The Ascent Could Continue Amid Sub-$70 Oil (NYSE:LUV)
Southwest Airlines is initiated with a 'Buy' rating, citing a turnaround, strong forward earnings trends, and favorable macro tailwinds. LUV expects EPS to more than triple to $2.96 this year, with out-year earnings potentially exceeding $4.50 and…
EasyJet shares soar 10% on Castlelake's $7.3B takeover bid for budget airline
EasyJet shares soared nearly 10% Monday morning after the UK budget airline agreed to a $7.3 billion takeover proposal from US private-equity firm Castlelake, as low-cost carriers face a major jet fuel crunch. London-listed shares in EasyJet jumped…
This airline lets you check in your luggage at the airport the night before your early morning flight
News United Airlines' new trial aims to make pre-dawn departures a little less painful. Anyone who's dragged a heavy suitcase through an airport before sunrise knows the drill: set three alarms, leave the house while it's still dark and brace…
Airline call centre staff not cooperating? Time to do the HUACA!
Writing about the fact that Batik Air Malaysia has no telephone customer service got me thinking about airline customer service on the ground. One of the things I have come across over the years is the concept of HUACA. For the uninitiated, HUACA…
How an Airline Pilot Built One of Portugal's Most Distinctive Hotels
'Grounded luxury' is the brand's core positioning—an intentional escape from performative, bling-driven luxury—and Sublime differentiates further through 'social sustainability,' treating above-market pay, staff housing, meals, and…
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0814 GMT – Air France-KLM is one of the European airlines with the greatest potential to…
Starlink Wi-Fi Has Always Been Free On Planes. Copa Airlines Is About To Change That
Airlines will be able to charge extra for Starlink wifi for the first time. Until now, Starlink wifi has always been free. That's been a requiremnet by Starlink from the very first launch of their service. Every Starlink implementation so far has…
United Airlines must face lawsuit over 'window seats' that lack windows
A federal judge on Monday rejected United Airlines ‘ bid to dismiss a lawsuit by passengers who complained they paid extra money to sit in window seats, only to discover their seats had no windows. U.S. District Judge James Donato in San…
Susquehanna Increases United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) Price Target to $172.00
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL - Get Free Report) had its price target hoisted by research analysts at Susquehanna from $135.00 to $172.00 in a research note issued on Tuesday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a 'positive' rating on the…
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