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International Consolidated Airlines Group climbs Thursday, outperforms market
International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. IAG shares rose 2.22% to £3.72 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX rising 1.62% to 10,378.82. International…
China's top airlines swing to Q1 profit, fuel costs cloud outlook
China's top three state-owned airlines bounced back to profit in the first quarter, helped by robust demand during the Lunar New Year holiday and recovering global travel, although the outlook is overshadowed by higher fuel costs amid the war in…
All the airlines cancelling flights and adding extra charges amid jet fuel crisis
United Airlines and Lufthansa are among the airlines forced to mull raising air fares and scrapping flights following a dramatic surge in jet fuel prices, driven by the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. United's CEO announced the airline may need to…
Southwest Airlines Co. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. LUV rose 1.88% to $37.92 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 1.02% to 7,209.01 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising…
Rising fuel costs put budget airlines under pressure as Spirit faces bankruptcy
The war with Iran is driving energy costs to levels not seen in years, and that surge is now rippling through global air travel. Several U.S. budget airlines are asking the federal government for a $2.5 billion lifeline, warning that soaring jet…
Major airline shutting down amid jet fuel chaos - all flights cancelled
A major airline has ended its regional operation due to 'significantly increased kerosene prices' following the crisis caused by the Iran war. Global oil prices have soared since the start of the Middle East crisis at the end of February, and now…
Spirit Called Itself 'The Dollar General of the Skies' - Then It Lost the Battle to the Major Airlines
Spirit Airlines has never been particularly popular. Consumer surveys have ranked it as one of the most hated airlines in the industry. But people stuck around for the ultra-low prices that earned it the nickname “the Dollar General of the…
United Airlines' CEO Shocked the Market: Here's What It Means to eVTOL Investors
United Airlines (UAL +1.56%) CEO Scott Kirby disappointed the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) market recently by pouring cold water on the idea that eVTOLs should operate in crowded airport airspace, for safety reasons. Here's what it…
Thousands of flights axed by major airlines from world's busiest airport
Airlines at the world's busiest airport are being forced to slash their schedules to curb operational chaos ahead of the summer season. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reportedly compelling operators at Chicago O'Hare International…
Spirit's Creditors Could Give Airline More Time, Hassett Says
A top Trump administration official said private lenders to Spirit Airlines can help the beleaguered airline keep operating while negotiations on a potential rescue package from the US government proceed. “Those are ongoing negotiations with…
Japan Airlines begins humanoid robot trials at Tokyo's Haneda airport as labor shortages bite
Tokyo's Haneda Airport is set to trial the use of humanoid robotics in ground services from May. The trial comes as Japan battles chronic labor issues. Analysts said robots still require human oversight despite rapid advances. Kevin Carter | Getty…
China's Top Airlines Swing to Profit, but Fuel Prices Threaten Long-Term Recovery -- Update
The Chinese aviation sector delivered a strong start to 2026 even as the outbreak of the Iran war in late February disrupted air travel and heightened macroeconomic uncertainty. Yet the strong outturn wasn't enough to assuage investors' worries.
Should the federal government save Spirit Airlines?
No-frills carrier Spirit Airlines is bankrupt. Now President Donald Trump is mulling a federal takeover of the company. Can the U.S. government make the planes run on time? Spirit Airlines employs 14,000 people and “maybe the federal…
Major airlines forced to axe 2,700 planned flights in May from world's busiest airport
Airlines flying from the world's busiest airport will be forced to slash scheduled services to minimise operational chaos ahead of the summer period. Reports indicate that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is compelling carriers at Chicago…
Airline CEO brags about being banned from Strip casinos
This airline CEO brags about being banned from multiple hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told tales of his past life as a “serious gambler.” Kirby taught…
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