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International Consolidated Airlines Group climbs Thursday, outperforms market
International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. IAG shares rose 2.22% to £3.72 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX rising 1.62% to 10,378.82. International…
China's top airlines swing to Q1 profit, fuel costs cloud outlook
China's top three state-owned airlines bounced back to profit in the first quarter, helped by robust demand during the Lunar New Year holiday and recovering global travel, although the outlook is overshadowed by higher fuel costs amid the war in…
Major airline shutting down amid jet fuel chaos - all flights cancelled
A major airline has ended its regional operation due to 'significantly increased kerosene prices' following the crisis caused by the Iran war. Global oil prices have soared since the start of the Middle East crisis at the end of February, and now…
Spirit Called Itself 'The Dollar General of the Skies' - Then It Lost the Battle to the Major Airlines
Spirit Airlines has never been particularly popular. Consumer surveys have ranked it as one of the most hated airlines in the industry. But people stuck around for the ultra-low prices that earned it the nickname “the Dollar General of the…
Japan Airlines FY Net Y137.60B Vs Net Y107.04B
Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. (9201.TO) Japan Year Ended March 31 GROUP 2026 2025 Revenue Y2.01 tln Y1.84 tln Pretax Profit Y207.25 bln Y158.90 bln Net Profit Y137.60 bln Y107.04 bln Per share Earnings Y306.96 Y245.09 Results are based on IFRS accounting…
This common travel habit is now banned on American Airlines flights
Passengers flying with low battery on their phones might be out of luck—at least if they are flying American Airlines. The country's largest airline is implementing a new policy that will restrict how many portable chargers passengers may…
Spirit's Creditors Could Give Airline More Time, Hassett Says
A top Trump administration official said private lenders to Spirit Airlines can help the beleaguered airline keep operating while negotiations on a potential rescue package from the US government proceed. “Those are ongoing negotiations with…
All the airlines cancelling flights and adding extra charges amid jet fuel crisis
United Airlines and Lufthansa are among the airlines forced to mull raising air fares and scrapping flights following a dramatic surge in jet fuel prices, driven by the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. United's CEO announced the airline may need to…
China's Top Airlines Swing to Profit, but Fuel Prices Threaten Long-Term Recovery -- Update
The Chinese aviation sector delivered a strong start to 2026 even as the outbreak of the Iran war in late February disrupted air travel and heightened macroeconomic uncertainty. Yet the strong outturn wasn't enough to assuage investors' worries.
United Airlines Holdings Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc. UAL slid 1.98% to $88.62 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around poor trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 0.04% to 7,135.95 and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA…
China's 'Big Three' Airlines Turn Profits With More Jets Coming
China's “Big Three” airlines rebounded to profitability during the first quarter as a surge in passenger demand successfully offset the impact of soaring jet fuel prices. One of them also announced a massive jet order. Flag carrier…
Should the federal government save Spirit Airlines?
No-frills carrier Spirit Airlines is bankrupt. Now President Donald Trump is mulling a federal takeover of the company. Can the U.S. government make the planes run on time? Spirit Airlines employs 14,000 people and “maybe the federal…
Nepal Airlines apologises for showing J-K as part of Pakistan
Nepal Airlines has issued an apology after a map shared on its social media channels incorrectly depicted Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan, sparking outrage and prompting the airline to remove the post. Nepal Airlines issued an apology for a…
Chinese Airlines Swing to Profit; China Southern Places Airbus Order Worth $21.4 billion
China Southern, one of China's three major state-owned carriers, reported a net profit of 1.48 billion yuan, equivalent to $216.4 million, it said late Wednesday. That compares with a net loss of 747 million yuan in the year-earlier period. The…
Airline CEO brags about being banned from Strip casinos
This airline CEO brags about being banned from multiple hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told tales of his past life as a “serious gambler.” Kirby taught…
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