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Is American Airlines Done As A Big Three Airline As United CEO Claims?
An American Airlines plane takes off from the Miami International Airport on July 20, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Is the era of American Airlines as one of the Big Three carriers over, as the CEO of rival United…
'A violation'? China's airlines in the hot seat over hidden extra fees
China's airlines are encountering severe turbulence over their growing use of extra charges like seat selection fees, as passengers, state media and a consumer protection watchdog slam the practice as a violation of customers' rights. The…
Airline merch has become big business! Here's what's worth the most
READ MORE: UK travellers warned not to buy these items in duty free or face £5,000 fines If you've ever wondered whether it's worth hanging onto that Virgin Atlantic headset or pocketing the salt and pepper shakers on a flight, you're not…
International Consolidated Airlines Group rises Friday, outperforms market
Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. IAG rose 1.53% to £4.04 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around poor trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX falling 0.56% to 9,649.03. International…
American Airlines' New Airbus Offers 'Metaphor For American's Plan.'
American Airlines' first Airbus 321 XLR arrived at JFK on Thursday and will begin JFK-LAX on Tuesday. American Rolls Out Its Brand New Airplane American Airlines on Thursday unveiled its airplane of the future, a new model Airbus A321XLR, heavy on…
Airline Azul Wins US Court Approval of Restructuring Plan
Brazilian airline Azul SA won US court permission to exit bankruptcy and implement a creditor-backed restructuring that trims debt and lines up new investment from United Airlines Holdings Inc. and American Airlines Group Inc. Judge Sean Lane said…
Southwest Airlines Co. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. LUV rose 1.06% to $41.17 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around grim trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 1.07% to 6,827.41 and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling 0.51%…
Passengers lose out in Trump admin's new stance on airline reimbursement
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued new guidance that says airlines do not have to cover passenger expenses, such as hotel stays or meals, when flight cancellations or extended delays are caused by aircraft recalls. 'Airlines are…
Air travelers say this airline's lounges are the worst. SFO has 4.
In this week's air travel news, a J.D. Power survey examines what attracts travelers to premium airport lounges, and which ones they like best — and least; JetBlue Airways will cut the ribbon on its first premium lounge next week; two…
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Southwest Airlines Stock: Is LUV Outperforming the Industrial Sector?
Dallas, Texas-based Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) is a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services. Valued at a market cap of $21.1 billion, the company is known for its point-to-point route network…
United Airlines to begin flights at Roswell Air Center
NurPhoto Boeing Boeing 787 Dreamliner passenger airplane of the US airline carrier UNITED Airlines spotted during take off flying, departing from Brussels Zaventem Airport in Belgium. The Boeing 787-10 is a modern and advanced wide body aircraft…
Spirit Airlines gains critical cost cuts from unionized pilots, flight attendants
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Spirit Airlines confirmed Friday it finalized crucial agreements with its unionized pilots and flight attendants to cut labor costs as part of its effort to reorganize its finances while in Chapter 11…
US airlines jump into 'WiFi war' as Amazon offers Starlink internet alternative
AMERICAN Airlines may be partnering with Amazon in an effort to remain competitive with other major US airlines. The airline is vying for the top spot among US airlines for in-flight Wi-Fi services. Your info will be used in accordance with our…
How AI-First Thinking Is Reshaping Airline Innovation
This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner. Artificial intelligence has quickly become the centerpiece of travel innovation. Airlines use it to sharpen forecasting, speed up service, and personalize digital…
Spotlight on Southwest Airlines: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity - Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV)
Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Southwest Airlines. Looking at options history for Southwest Airlines (NYSE:) we detected 11 trades. If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state…
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