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upi.com - Airlines brace for surge in oil prices and Forex after Iran crisis
Airlines brace for surge in oil prices and Forex after Iran crisis
UPI

March 4 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's aviation industry is on alert as rising oil prices and a weakening Korean won threaten airline profitability following the recent escalation in Middle East tensions. The surge in global crude prices and the…

mirror.co.uk - Tahira Ali - Dubai flight updates and latest guidance from every airline as Brits stranded
Dubai flight updates and latest guidance from every airline as Brits stranded
The Mirror

Many Brits are still left stranded in the Middle East as Iran's counter attacks continue. Brits and Europeans from other nations are fearing being caught in the crossfire after the Iranian regime let loose at neighbouring nations, including the…

mirror.co.uk - Tannur Anders - Major airline offering limited 'relief flights' out of Middle East - full list
Major airline offering limited 'relief flights' out of Middle East - full list
The Mirror

Major airline Qatar Airways said its flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace, but it will provide limited 'relief flights'. Airspaces across the Middle East have been closed and flights disrupted after…

dawn.com - Airline shares rebound as trickle of Middle East flights resume
Airline shares rebound as trickle of Middle East flights resume
Dawn

Airline shares rebounded on Thursday as more flights took off from the Middle East, providing some reprieve for carriers after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran wiped billions of dollars off their market value earlier in the week, reports Reuters.

bloomberg.com - Danny Lee - Asian Airlines Bolster Long-Haul Flights as Travel Demand Surges
Asian Airlines Bolster Long-Haul Flights as Travel Demand Surges
Bloomberg

Qantas Airways Ltd. and Air India are adding long-haul flights after the war in the Middle East knocked out carriers in the region, roiling travel plans and causing airfares to skyrocket. Qantas, Australia's flag carrier, has seen a “spike…

seekingalpha.com - DM Martins Research - International Consolidated Airlines Stock: Still Attractive (OTCMKTS:ICAGY)
International Consolidated Airlines Stock: Still Attractive (OTCMKTS:ICAGY)
Seeking Alpha

DM Martins Research 21.09K Followers International Consolidated Airlines Group has delivered outsized returns since 2024, outperforming the S&P 500 by nearly 4x. ICAGY's balance sheet has notably improved, with debt down to 33% of assets and strong…

thestar.com.my - LO TERN CHERN - Malaysia's Consulate-General in Dubai working with airlines to increase flights home
Malaysia's Consulate-General in Dubai working with airlines to increase flights home
The Star Online

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's Consulate-General in Dubai is coordinating with airlines to increase flight frequency to Malaysia following disruptions that left many stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Consulate-General of Malaysia in Dubai…

seekingalpha.com - Dhierin Bechai - Iran War Pressures Airline Stocks Through Oil And Demand Risks (NYSEARCA:JETS)
Iran War Pressures Airline Stocks Through Oil And Demand Risks (NYSEARCA:JETS)
Seeking Alpha

The airline industry faces significant risks from the Iran conflict, primarily via higher oil prices and regional flight disruptions. Margins for major US airlines could fall from 6% to near break-even if oil prices remain elevated and costs cannot…

mirror.co.uk - Tim Hanlon - Major airline to remain grounded until Friday due to Middle East conflict
Major airline to remain grounded until Friday due to Middle East conflict
The Mirror

A major airline will remain grounded until at least Friday amid the conflict in the Middle East. There is chaos ensuing in the industry with major hubs affected by the hostilities and Qatar Airways said flights will remain suspended due to the…

the-sun.com - Debbie White - United Airlines enforces new 'headphone' rule for ALL passengers
United Airlines enforces new 'headphone' rule for ALL passengers
The US Sun

FLYING with United Airlines should be more peaceful after it vowed to boot off selfish passengers who refuse to wear headphones. Travelers have applauded the rule change after being infuriated by audio blasting from fellow flyers binge-watching…

lifehacker.com - Emily Long - Your Android Phone Will Soon Be Able to Help Airlines Find Your Lost Luggage
Your Android Phone Will Soon Be Able to Help Airlines Find Your Lost Luggage
Lifehacker

The feature doesn't cover as many airlines as Apple's AirTag tracking—yet. Emily Long Emily Long Freelance Writer Experience Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several…

cnbc.com - Priyanka Salve - Inside India newsletter: Energy, airlines and now over $50 billion in remittances to India at risk as Middle East conflict deepens
Inside India newsletter: Energy, airlines and now over $50 billion in remittances to India at risk as Middle East conflict deepens
CNBC

India is the largest recipient of remittances globally and they account for nearly 3.5% of the GDP, higher than share of exports to the U.S. at 2%. The 9-million-strong Indian diaspora in the Gulf countries contributes nearly 38% to its total…

nbcdfw.com - NBCDFW Staff, Lucy Ladis - American Airlines blames United for overscheduling at O'Hare
American Airlines blames United for overscheduling at O'Hare
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

American Airlines said United Airlines' “reckless scheduling” will lead to challenges at Chicago O'Hare International Airport this summer, as the competitor airlines are battling for market share at one of the country's biggest air…

seekingalpha.com - Tim Dunn - United Airlines' 2026 Just Got Much More Cloudy (NASDAQ:UAL)
United Airlines' 2026 Just Got Much More Cloudy (NASDAQ:UAL)
Seeking Alpha

United Airlines faces heightened risks from Middle East conflict, rising fuel costs, and aggressive capacity and capex plans. UAL's exposure to West Coast fuel price spikes and lack of hedging, combined with $12B+ 2026 capex, could pressure cash…

thestar.com.my - Lufthansa Airlines launches KL-Frankfurt route, flights to begin Oct 25
Lufthansa Airlines launches KL-Frankfurt route, flights to begin Oct 25
The Star Online

KUALA LUMPUR: Lufthansa Airlines has launched its new non-stop flights between Kuala Lumpur (KL) and Frankfurt today, in a move to strengthen its network in Southeast Asia and focusing on growth in the dynamic region. According to Lufthansa Group…

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