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International Consolidated Airlines Group rises Thursday, outperforms market
International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. IAG shares rallied 1.69% to £4.10 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX rising 0.26% to 10,722.07. International…
Get ready for the 'Year of Starlink' as airlines battle over superfast WiFi
Some airlines are chomping at the bit to link up with Elon Musk's SpaceX, as passengers clamor for access to quick and reliable in-flight wifi. “As we enter the ‘Year of Starlink' for U.S. airlines, it's increasingly clear that…
As Iran war drags on, airlines pull back on fuel hedges and warn on fares
With jet fuel prices at roughly double their levels before the Iran war, airlines are growing increasingly reluctant to lock in future fuel costs through new hedges, warning instead of steep fare increases to offset higher fuel bills. Hedging…
MISL vs. JETS ETFs: Defense Stability Versus Airline Cyclicality
The First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL +0.29%) focuses on defense contractors and aerospace manufacturers, while the U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS -0.18%) tracks the global commercial airline industry. Investors looking for exposure to…
Popular airline hits customers with steep fee hike for first time in 8 years
The era of the standard $99 airline credit card may be fading as American Airlines becomes the latest major carrier to adjust its price tag. Beginning Jan. 24, 2027, the annual fee for both the Citi/AAdvantage Platinum Select Mastercard and the…
Airline groups urge US CDC to reconsider Ebola declaration requirements
WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Major American and foreign airlines urged the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reconsider new rules requiring all US-bound travelers to attest they have not been in the Democratic Republic of…
US' largest budget airline sees a staggering 71% spike in ticket prices
The nation's cheapest airline is getting even more expensive. Frontier Airlines reported in its latest earnings call that the average amount it collected per passenger for airfare jumped 71% in the third quarter. That's up $67.82 compared to $39.74…
Top airline is raising fees an eye-popping 52% for certain passengers - who will feel the impact?
Millions of American Airlines customers are in for sky-high costs. American Airlines and Citi cardholders are in line for an eye-watering price increase. Starting next year, American Airlines will raise annual fees on two popular AAdvantage credit…
Jet2 issues major update as low-cost airline launches 76-seat plane
The aircraft is based at Liverpool's airport. A popular low-cost airline has launched its first dedicated business class aircraft. The Jet2's charter team has inaugurated its new specially configured Boeing 737-800NG with 76 business class seats…
Which Airlines Are Still Skipping Dubai This Winter
At least 16 non-Gulf airlines are still not flying to Dubai, and several have now pushed their return to the end of March 2027, stripping out long-haul capacity Dubai hotels were counting on for the winter high season. KLM said on October 26 it…
Japan Airlines suffers third-party data breach exposing passenger info
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that a data breach at Amadeus's Passenger Service System exposed the data of about 92,000 customers. JAL Group, which operates the airlines JAL and Japan Transocean Air, uses the system to handle passenger…
Airlines angry at Budget pledge to apply carbon tariff to jet fuel imports
Oct 29, 202608:28 GMT by Ian Taylor Airline bosses are angry at a Treasury decision to extend a carbon tax on imported products to jet fuel, a measure included in the Budget which threatens an increase in duty on air fares on top of Air Passenger…
Low-cost airline Jet2 unveils business class-only charter plane
Premium class cabins are surging in popularity, with airlines such as BeOnd and La Compagnie offering all-business class flights. The latest to get in on the action? Jet2 Charter, the charter arm of the low-cost British airline. The specially…
WestJet calls for National Aviation Strategy as fuel costs and market distortion strain Canadian industry
At Calgary Chamber, CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech urges policy that supports growth, healthy competition and connectivity CALGARY, AB, Oct. 29, 2026 /CNW/ -- WestJet is calling for a National Aviation Strategy to address mounting cost pressures and a…
Pakistan closes airspace to Taiwan island's airlines, sending 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces into a frenzy
According to foreign media reports, Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif announced on Wednesday evening, local time, that Pakistan's aviation division strictly follows the one-China principle and has permitted only Chinese airlines to fly over…
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