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Mamdani-backed NY candidate: 'Nationalize the airline industry
The newly picked New York Democratic nominee for the House, Claire Valdez, has called for abolishing the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck and ultimately nationalizing the airline industry, positions that are likely to draw scrutiny…
US Budget Airlines Lose Edge to Legacy Carriers, Report Finds
The low-cost-carrier model that reshaped US air travel for decades is facing mounting pressure as legacy airlines pull ahead with premium seats, profitable loyalty programs and co-branded credit cards. A report released Thursday by the US…
US Airline Stocks Erase Pandemic-Era Losses as Oil Prices Ease
A popular gauge of the US airline industry has finally recovered from pandemic-era losses after six years, as progress on a peace deal between US and Iran pushed oil prices lower and eased the pressure on carriers' profitability. The US Global Jets…
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Stock Forecasts
There's been quite a change from the open through noon. The Nasdaq was on track to pop 2% higher in the premarket, buoyed by spectacular results from Micron (MU) after the close yesterday. But as of this writing, the tech-heavy index is now off…
Singapore Airlines CEO's Pay Package Jumps 38% to $7.5 Million
Singapore Airlines Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Goh Choon Phong was compensated S$9.69 million ($7.5 million) for the year ended March 2026, a 38% hike after the carrier's annual earnings beat expectations. Goh, who has been on the carrier's board…
Huge change at Ryanair as airline DROPS hated hidden charges for families
BIG news for families who travel on Ryanair flights. The airline has announced that it has changed its policy so that families can sit together free of charge. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top…
Airline Stocks Jump: IndiGo and SpiceJet Share Prices Rise Up to 4.6% Today
Shares of India's biggest airlines jumped during morning trade on Thursday, breaking a recent trend of slow and flat trading. The rise was led by the country's largest airline, InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), and budget carrier SpiceJet Ltd., as big…
Transport ministry approves Korean Air's integration with Asiana Airlines
Korea's transport ministry on Thursday approved Korean Air Co.'s integration with Asiana Airlines Inc., paving the way for the launch of a combined entity in December. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport made the decision after…
This British airline has just been crowned the best in Europe
News One British carrier was named Europe's number one in the 2026 Apex Best Awards Written by Eloise Feilden Contributor, Time Out UK We all know the saying ‘it's not the destination, it's the journey'. Well, whether you consider the phrase…
Southwest Airlines Co. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. LUV rallied 3.10% to $50.94 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising 0.35% to 51,848.90 and the S&P 500 Index SPX…
The Strait of Hormuz Is Open: Time to Buy Airline Stocks?
Last week, the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), and tankers began to travel through the vital Strait of Hormuz once more. However, the situation remains fluid: By the end of the week, there were mixed reports about…
Baby rats found on Arkia flight prompt battle between airline, catering company
Baby rats were discovered in a service cart on an Arkia flight from Greece to Israel, according to footage circulated on social media. The incident sparked widespread reactions online and led to an exchange of accusations between the airline and…
Southwest Airlines Pilot Was Due for His Last Flight. The Pre-Flight Speech Made the Internet Bawl: 'Thank You for Everything You've Taught Me.'
Every plane has to come down eventually. Captain Jim Curtis from Southwest Airlines was due for his final flight at 65 years old. But before the plane took off, someone special took the mic and gave a send-off speech that left the internet in…
New York Democratic Socialist About To Join Congress Wants To Abolish TSA PreCheck And Nationalize Airlines
New York's Tuesday primaries were a big win for Democratic Socialists of America with Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier winning their primaries and therefore will presumably be elected to Congress. Claire Valdez, who will join the U.S.
IAG's €1 Billion Loyalty Ambition Depends More on Banks Than Airlines
Is Avios becoming the tail that wags the airline? IAG Loyalty wants to make a billion euros, and many of the levers it's pulling to get there have nothing to do with flying. A billion euros is a steep ask of any subsidiary, but the business behind…
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