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Deeper airline problems exacerbated by record-long shutdown
The government shutdown may have ended but problems that were already plaguing U.S. airports and airlines before the 43-day lapse in funding are far from over. “Airlines cannot flip a switch and resume normal operations immediately after a…
International Consolidated Airlines Group slips Friday, underperforms market
Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. IAG dropped 2.10% to £3.88 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around poor trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX falling 1.11% to 9,698.37. International…
United Airlines Holdings Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors
Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc. UAL shed 2.20% to $95.03 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around grim trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 0.05% to 6,734.11 and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA…
U.S. airlines knocked sideways by shutdown are getting back on track
U.S. airlines are kicking off an unprecedented effort to shake off the travel chaos caused by the government shutdown and reboot their networks in time for the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period. Carriers large and small are adept at bouncing…
US Lowering Airline Flight Cuts Down to 3% Starting Saturday
The US government lowered the percentage of flights airlines must cut across 40 major airports, easing the burden on carriers recovering from the chaos of the government shutdown as they head into the weekend. The Transportation Department and…
Japan Airlines seeks up to 70 new jets in regional fleet overhaul
Japan Airlines (JAL) has sought proposals from manufacturers for up to 70 regional and turboprop aircraft to replace its domestic fleet that services areas outside major metropolitan regions, according to people familiar with the matter. The…
Airline Stocks Face Murky Outlook Following Record US Shutdown
Wall Street is souring on US airline companies, after the longest government shutdown in the country's history crimped hopes that carriers can salvage a challenging year. While Washington has reopened and airlines are scrambling to bring service…
Trump admin to end plan requiring airlines to pay passengers for delays
The United States Department of Transportation is officially withdrawing from a directive that requires airlines to pay passengers if their flights are delayed. The White House announced its official withdrawal on Friday after first disclosing its…
Airlines Post Solid Q3, Regional Gaps Widen
Airlines around the world saw another quarter of steady growth in Q3 2025, according to IATA's latest Quarterly Air Transport Chartbook. Passenger demand continued to expand, though at a slightly slower pace than earlier in the year, while air…
Trump axes Biden plan that would have forced airlines to pay passengers cash for delays
The Trump administration on Friday rescinded a Biden-era proposal that would have required airlines to compensate passengers in cash for U.S. flight disruptions caused by carriers. White House officials in 2023 said the Federal Aviation…
Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cuts
Airlines are optimistic they can resume normal operations just a few days after the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports, but it's not clear how soon that will happen even though the federal shutdown is over. The…
Airlines' recovery hopes fly high | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Airlines are optimistic they can resume normal operations just a few days after the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports, but it's not clear how soon that will happen even though the federal shutdown is over. The…
Ontario couple who lost $8,000 gold chain in baggage incident given $1,272 by airline
An Oshawa couple says they have lost personal belongings worth thousands of dollars and of great sentimental value, after an American Airlines flight attendant took one of their carry-on suitcases away to fly as checked baggage during a trip to…
Airline launches new long-haul seasonal routes to major US city from 2026
AN AWARD-winning airline has launched a new long-haul route to a major US city where visitors can enjoy “movie-like scenery.” But you'll need to be quick to book seats as the offer is limited to seasonal flights and costs around $800…
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