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GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Could Save the Airline Industry $580 Million a Year on Fuel Costs According to a New Study
GLP-1 weight loss medications could boost savings for air travel, according to a new study by Jefferies Lighter loads on planes would mean less fuel and other associated costs, the study found American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines…
Delta dethroned as America's best airline after four years
READ MORE: Lululemon forced to pull leggings after embarrassing fault For years, Delta set the gold standard for US air travel. But in the Wall Street Journal's prestigious annual rankings of the best and worst airlines, out today, the pecking…
Revealed: All the airlines that allow pets onboard in the cabin
READ MORE: Inside my 4,000-mile journey to Athens and back with a dog As a growing number of pet owners plan trips with their four-legged friends, nutrition experts break down the dos and don'ts of travelling with dogs on planes - along with what…
American Airlines Rebuts United Claims About Its Chicago Losses
An American Airlines sits at a gate of Chicago O'Hare International Airport on January 15. (Photo by Daniel Slim) United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has again excoriated a key rival's presence at Chicago O'Hare, saying that American Airlines will lose…
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Business Travel Is Back-United Airlines Says Demand Is 'Amazing
Corporate ticket sales are looking strong so far in 2026, which is part of why United Airlines is bullish about the year ahead. Airlines have been relying on international and premium ticket sales as less-affluent consumers pull back, putting…
US Airlines Offer Plans for Travelers Ahead of Huge Winter Storm
US airlines are already announcing backup plans for passengers ahead of an expected winter storm this weekend that could be the biggest of the season and cause massive disruptions to air traffic nationwide. Delta Air Lines is offering rebooking for…
Airlines are preparing for major disruptions this weekend-here's how to benefit from it
If you have travel plans this weekend and don't necessarily need to travel, you may be in luck. A massive winter storm is forecasted this weekend—dubbed Winter Storm Fern by the Weather Channel—and could bring crippling ice and heavy…
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Stock Forecasts
Based in Chicago, United Airlines Holdings is a global airline that transports passengers and freight through both mainline and regional operations Exclusive reports, detailed company profiles, and best-in-class trade insights to take your…
Exclusive | The Best and Worst Airlines of 2025
You would be forgiven for thinking no airline deserves a crown for 2025. Maybe your flight was canceled during the government shutdown, bad weather wrecked your vacation plans or you sat on the tarmac because of a shortage of air-traffic…
A former flight attendant is accused of fooling airlines into giving him free flights. But how?
A former flight attendant accused of posing as a pilot and working airline employee fooled three US carriers into giving him hundreds of free tickets over a span of four years, federal authorities say. But precisely how he is alleged to have done…
Why expensive airline 'premiums' don't feel special at all
Perhaps it's the natural human inclination toward nosiness, but people are always interested in what others are and aren't buying. Those purchases always invite some kind of judgment, comparison, envy, desire to stay on trend, or some combination…
America's best and worst airlines for 2025 revealed in new rankings
Southwest Airlines has been crowned the best airline in the country, knocking Delta Air Lines off its perch for the first time since the outbreak of the COVID pandemic, according to a new study. The Wall Street Journal's 18th annual airline…
Government asks airlines to submit requests for IndiGo's vacated slots
The government on Thursday (January 22, 2026) asked airlines to submit their requests for operating domestic flights on the slots vacated by IndiGo, following the curtailment of the winter schedule in the wake of the December operational…
Spirit Airlines reported to be in acquisition talks with investment firm
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Spirit Airlines on Thursday declined to discuss a CNBC report that the South Florida-based carrier is in talks with an investment firm to acquire the company, which is operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
Mews' $2.5b valuation and Castlelake's Spirit Airlines talks
• Mews, an NYC-based operating system for hospitality, raised $300m in Series D funding at a $2.5b valuation. EQT Growth led, joined by Atomico, HarbourVest Partners, Kinnevik, Battery Ventures, and Tiger Global. Go deeper • Inferact…
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