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Emirates airline president on the future of global connectivity
Sir Tim Clark discusses the future of the aviation industry, highlighting fleet retention and strong value-for-money propositions as the key sweet spots for the years ahead.
Southwest Airlines Co. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors
Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. LUV shed 4.88% to $51.43 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX remaining mostly unchanged at 6,941.47 and the Dow Jones Industrial…
United Airlines Holdings Inc. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc. UAL shed 2.08% to $113.94 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX remaining mostly unchanged at 6,941.47 and the Dow Jones…
US decides SpaceX is like an airline, exempting it from Labor Relations Act
The National Labor Relations Board abandoned a Biden-era complaint against SpaceX after a finding that the agency does not have jurisdiction over Elon Musk's space company. The US labor board said SpaceX should instead be regulated under the…
I flew Latam Airlines to Chile, Qantas back. How did they compare?
Santiago (SCL) to Sydney (SYD) | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | Departing 1.15pm, arriving 5.40pm AEDT (+1) Best for: Flying home. The play here is to nap not sleep and curl into your own bed on arrival. Latam's flight, conversely, leaves late night and…
American Airlines Is Struggling, and Its Crew Members Have Lost Patience
After years of missteps, has one of the trickiest problems a company can face: Its own employees are calling for Chief Executive Robert Isom to step down. On Monday, directors of American's flight attendants union issued a vote of no confidence in…
Russia to fly its tourists out of Cuba and then suspend airline operations due to fuel crisis
MOSCOW, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Two Russian airlines plan to fly Russian tourists out of Cuba in the coming days and then suspend operations until a jet fuel shortage eases, aviation regulator Rosaviatsia…
Luggage on a budget airline - what do I need to know?
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El Paso airspace closure impacts: Latest updates from Southwest and American Airlines
EL PASO, Texas — All flights to and from El Paso have been grounded for at least the next 10 days, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which issued the temporary flight restriction early Wednesday, citing 'special security…
Russian Airlines Suspend Flights to Cuba, Evacuate Tourists Amid Fuel Crisis
Two of Russia's largest airlines will suspend flights to Cuba after they evacuate Russian tourists from the island nation amid a fuel shortage caused by growing pressure from the United States. Russia's civil aviation agency Rosaviatsia said…
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Launch Fresh Spring Menus
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China Airlines and Plusgrade Launch Loyalty Currency Retailing Capabilities for Dynasty Flyer Members
China Airlines introduces Buy, Gift, and Reinstate Miles – expanding loyalty flexibility and member value Dynasty Flyer Program members gain access to industry-leading features expected by frequent flyers worldwide Plusgrade strengthens…
AirAsia to place order for small airliners, drop A330neo
11 Feb 2026 04:08PM (Updated: 11 Feb 2026 04:16PM) Feb 11: The co-founder of AirAsia X said on Tuesday the Malaysian airline plans a significant order for small jets as it adds new routes and flights for Asia's first-time travellers, but no longer…
Frontier Airlines Will Shrink Massively By Returning & Deferring Planes
Over the past several years, we've seen the ultra low cost carrier business model in the United States under immense stress. With costs going up and the legacy carriers better competing, they've found themselves in a really challenging situation.
'I want that man fired': Frontier Airlines agent fakes a bag being overweight to pull woman aside and whispers something that left her furious
Ever flier has come to expect a certain level of budget misery when flying with Frontier. You have seats that feel like church pews and a fee for every breath you take. But a recent TikTok video about Raleigh-Durham International Airport suggests…
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