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International Consolidated Airlines Group falls Friday, underperforms market
International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. IAG shares shed 2.71% to £4.24 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX rising 0.80% to 10,124.60. International…
Susquehanna upgrades American Airlines and Sun Country on projected demand recovery
In a bullish client note released today as a preview for Q4 earnings, Susquehanna's Christopher N. Stathoulopoulos upgraded American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) and Sun Country Airlines Holdings Inc. (SNCY) to Positive ratings, citing a favorable…
Avelo Airlines to stop flying ICE deportation flights
Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Avelo Airlines, an ultra-low-cost airline, announced it will end its contract with the U.S. government to conduct deportation flights. The airline had been flying deportees for the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement and the…
Airline suddenly stops selling flights from major UK airport
READ MORE: UK travel company collapses into administration after 55 years Aer Lingus has announced it is stopping ticket sales for all transatlantic flights from its Manchester base. From March 31, 2026 there will be no flights from the Irish…
Revealed: The global airline with the best economy seats
Looking for more legroom when you fly? The global airline with the best economy seats in the world has just been revealed. For the sixth consecutive year, Skytrax 's annual airline awards crowned Japan Airlines (JA) as king of the standard seat.
Stock Movers: Vistra, General Motors, Southwest Airlines
Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for analysis on the companies making news on Wall Street. Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for…
BI Weekend: Nike Turnaround, Airlines Outlook, AWS Growth
Bloomberg Intelligence Podcast • Browse all episodes Watch Paul LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Hosts: Paul Sweeney and Scarlet Fu. On this podcast: - Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, co-creators, Writers and Executive Producers…
Major airline is introducing free and 'essential' in-flight Wi-Fi for millions of travelers
American Airlines travelers will soon be able to browse, stream and work online for free on most flights. Beginning this month, AAdvantage members can access free satellite-based Wi-Fi on more than 2 million American Airlines flights this year, the…
Airline providing deportation flights for ICE ends deal over 'political controversy'
Avelo Airlines, a U.S. low-cost carrier, is ending its migrant deportation flights for the Department of Homeland Security, citing “political controversy.” The Houston-based airline had begun operations as a subcontractor to U.S.
Akasa Air joins international airlines' association IATA
Akasa Air has joined global airlines' grouping International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a member. IATA represents over 360 airlines, including Indian carriers Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo and SpiceJet. In a release on Friday, Akasa…
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This Airline Just Put Texas Barbecue on the Menu
In Texas, great barbecue can turn up in surprising places — food trucks, grocery stores, even the occasional gas-station pit stop. Next on the list: on a tray table at 35,000 feet. Beginning in February, American Airlines will partner with…
Texas-based airline ending ICE deportation flights, cutting commercial flights and jobs
Travel A Texas-based airline will stop deportation flights for DHS, close a base in Arizona and cut jobs, according to reports. TEXAS, USA — Houston-based Avelo Airlines will stop deportation flights for the Department of Homeland Security…
How Bob Jordan charted a new course for Southwest Airlines
When Southwest Airlines rolls out assigned seating and the chance to buy seats with extra legroom on Jan. 27, it will cap what Bob Jordan calls a historic transformation of the budget carrier's way of doing business. Almost 55 years since…
Credit-Card Rewards Now Rival Airline and Hotel Loyalty Programs
Credit card rewards programs now match — and in some cases exceed — the perceived value of traditional airline and hotel loyalty programs across major travel markets, according to new survey results from Skift Research. In the U.S.…
Flyers just now realizing airline miles can be used for elite VIP experiences
TRAVELERS are trading their miles for dining at Michelin-starred restaurants and World Cup tickets. Members of certain credit card and airline rewards programs can upgrade to these first-class experiences without paying a dollar out of pocket. Your…
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