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United Airlines CEO faces rightwing backlash after calling for US wealth tax
Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, is under scrutiny from conservative politicians and commentators for saying wealth inequality is a “danger to society” and calling for a national wealth and inheritance tax in a recent…
Rising fuel costs threaten Latin America's airline growth
Oct. 20 (UPI) -- Latin American airlines have been facing a sharp increase in fuel costs that could limit tourism growth because of higher fares, industry leaders warned at a regional aviation conference in Mexico City. Fuel accounted for 38% of…
United Airlines Misses Estimates, Squeezed by Soaring Fuel Costs
United Airlines Holdings Inc. forecast weaker-than-expected earnings for the final three months of the year, underscoring how soaring jet fuel prices are eating into airline profits despite resilient demand for air travel. The Chicago-based carrier…
In Europe, budget airlines thrive. Why not the US?
Updated: 1:14 PM EDT Oct 20, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 1:14 PM EDT Oct 20, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ The top of one of Ryanair's European website's reads 'FLY FROM 24.99€.' The Irish-based airline is one of the most…
United Airlines misses Q3 estimates as fuel costs weigh on profitability (UAL:NASDAQ)
United Airlines (UAL) generated more revenue in the third quarter thanks to higher fares and increased capacity but saw its bottom-line take a hit as a 62% surge in fuel costs weighed on the carrier's profitability. Entering text into the input…
U.S. Stock Indexes Advance as Brent Falls and Airlines Gain
U.S. stock indexes rose Tuesday afternoon while oil pulled back from a five-month peak, lifting airline shares as investors also weighed weaker housing data and the cost of financing artificial-intelligence projects. At 1:48 p.m. EDT, the…
Uganda Airlines to launch Entebbe-Accra flights next week
Uganda Airlines will launch flights between Entebbe and Accra, Ghana, next Tuesday, as it expands its regional network ahead of the planned introduction of the Entebbe-Kigali route. The two routes will increase the national carrier's network to 19…
Mumbai Airport Redevelopment: Airlines Face Tough Choices for Summer 2027 Schedule
Mumbai International Airport has confirmed that airlines must make critical decisions regarding flight operations, including potential shifts to Navi Mumbai or temporary suspensions, as Terminal 1 undergoes redevelopment from the summer 2027…
Gov'ts, airlines must ensure threats to aviation do not create new norm
After four alarming incidents involving flights to and from Israel in just three weeks, questions now abound, beyond aviation security, about the realities for Israelis even wishing to travel abroad, to anywhere. For the 51 passengers aboard…
Comarch Loyalty Transforms Azerbaijan Airlines' Loyalty Program into a Fintech Ecosystem
AZAL Miles Now Operates as a Digital Wallet, Rewarding Passengers for Both Travel and Everyday Spending KRAKÓW, Poland, Oct. 20, 2026 /CNW/ -- Comarch Loyalty, a global leader in AI-driven loyalty, today announced it has overhauled AZAL…
American Airlines Rises 5% Ahead of Earnings as Oil Prices Ease; United Airlines and Delta Climb 3%
Falling oil prices and a looming earnings report have airline stocks surging, but American Airlines is outpacing the entire group by a wide margin, and that gap tells a complicated story about what investors are betting on next. Published October…
United Airlines CEO-who made $32 million last year-calls for a national wealth tax and a near-100% inheritance tax: 'I would pay them'
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby earned $32.3 million last year, roughly 334 times the compensation of his company's median employee. Now he says America's wealthiest people should pay more in taxes, including an inheritance tax that could approach…
Malaysia Airlines parent floats green tax | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- The head of Malaysia Airlines' parent company said Monday that he doesn't rule out a green tax on passengers to help offset high costs of sustainable aviation fuel -- a move that would only further raise ticket prices. The…
In Europe, budget airlines thrive. Why not the US?
(CNN) — At the top of one of Ryanair's European website's reads “fly “FROM 24.99€.” The Irish-based airline is one of the most profitable low-cost carriers in the world with a network that crisscrosses Europe. The…
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) Issues Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.03 EPS
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL - Get Free Report) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The transportation company reported $2.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.57 by ($0.03), FiscalAI…
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