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wamu.org - How the Iran war is impacting the airline industry
How the Iran war is impacting the airline industry
WAMU

yahoo.com - Neha Gupta - United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Plots American Airlines Merger to Strengthen Competitive Edge
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Plots American Airlines Merger to Strengthen Competitive Edge
Yahoo!

United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL) is one of the best industrial stocks to buy in 2026. On April 14, United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) popped in the market amid reports that the company was considering a merger with American…

washingtonexaminer.com - Jay Caruso - The Biden policy forcing Trump's hand in Spirit Airlines bailout
The Biden policy forcing Trump's hand in Spirit Airlines bailout
Washington Examiner

In March 2023, the Biden Justice Department and several states sued to block JetBlue's proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit, arguing the merger would eliminate an ultra-low-cost carrier, thereby reducing competition and driving up fares. A…

mirror.co.uk - Ben Hurst - Airline easyJet major update to all passengers with holidays
Airline easyJet major update to all passengers with holidays
The Mirror

easyJet has issued a major announcement for all holidaymakers with flights booked this summer. Concerns are mounting that the Iran situation, which has seen the crucial Strait of Hormuz closed and severely disrupted global oil supplies, could…

wsj.com - Robert H. Bork Jr. - Opinion | Spirit Airlines and the New State Capitalism
Opinion | Spirit Airlines and the New State Capitalism
Wall Street Journal

If news reports are correct that the Trump administration plans to rescue Spirit Airlines in return for up to 90% equity in the company, passengers may soon be boarding a carrier that is basically government-owned. Will the renewed airline be…

wsj.com - Dean Seal - Exclusive | Budget Airlines Pitch Trump Administration on $2.5 Billion Relief Plan
Exclusive | Budget Airlines Pitch Trump Administration on $2.5 Billion Relief Plan
Wall Street Journal

A group of budget airlines including and Avelo is seeking $2.5 billion in government assistance in exchange for warrants that could convert into equity stakes in the companies, according to people familiar with the matter. The budget airline group…

rediff.com - Text Feed - AIESL Plans Expansion: Targeting More International Airline Business
AIESL Plans Expansion: Targeting More International Airline Business
Rediff.com

State-owned AIESL is strategically expanding its Nagpur facility and seeking international certifications to capture a larger share of the global aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) market. AIESL aims to expand its Nagpur facility to…

smh.com.au - Michael Gebicki - Did an airline post accidentally expose the dirty secret of airfare pricing?
Did an airline post accidentally expose the dirty secret of airfare pricing?
The Sydney Morning Herald

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Imagine you're sitting in an economy class seat in the middle of a row of three seats…

express.co.uk - Rebecca Robinson - Major UK airline plunges onto liquidation - no more flights
Major UK airline plunges onto liquidation - no more flights
Daily Express

A British airline has collapsed into liquidation following a reported attempt to raise £20million. Scottish firm Ecojet Airlines had been heralded as the world's first all-electric airline and was founded in 2023 by entrepreneur Dale Vince, a…

thenyledger.com - Press Room - Major airline reportedly plans private bathrooms inside first-class suites - pushing luxury to new extreme
Major airline reportedly plans private bathrooms inside first-class suites - pushing luxury to new extreme
The New York Ledger

A major airline is looking to take luxury travel to new heights. Dubai-based Emirates is exploring a major upgrade to its first-class experience — introducing private bathrooms directly inside individual suites, according to Abu Dhabi outlet…

dailymail.com - Caitlin Leng - Airline boss says aviation industry 'cannot absorb' jet fuel prices
Airline boss says aviation industry 'cannot absorb' jet fuel prices
Mail Online

Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE Virgin Atlantic 's boss has warned the aviation industry 'cannot absorb' jet fuel prices at their current levels as airfares surge by as much as…

viewfromthewing.com - Gary Leff - Spirit Airlines Didn't Die Because Biden Blocked The JetBlue Merger
Spirit Airlines Didn't Die Because Biden Blocked The JetBlue Merger
View from the Wing

There's a simple story that's become conventional wisdom about Spirit Airlines, that is also wrong: that they are failing because the Biden administration stopped JetBlue from buying them. Spirit Airlines failed because its costs went up, they…

express.co.uk - Astha Saxena - Virgin Atlantic CEO issues major jet fuel cost warning as airline ramps up ticket price
Virgin Atlantic CEO issues major jet fuel cost warning as airline ramps up ticket price
Daily Express

Virgin Atlantic CEO issues major jet fuel warning as airline ramps up ticket price Virgin Atlantic's chief executive has warned that the aviation sector “cannot absorb” jet‑fuel costs at their current levels, as rising fuel…

liverpoolecho.co.uk - Ben Hurst - Airline easyJet statement to all holidaymakers with flights booked
Airline easyJet statement to all holidaymakers with flights booked
Liverpool Echo

easyJet has made a big announcement for all holidaymakers who have flights booked this summer. Fears are growing that the IRan situation which as seen the key Strait of Hormuz closed and crippled world oil deliveries could have a big impact on jet…

onemileatatime.com - Ben Schlappig - Hah: United Airlines' CEO Is Banned From Casinos For Card Counting
Hah: United Airlines' CEO Is Banned From Casinos For Card Counting
One Mile at a Time

The Wall Street Journal just ran an article about United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, and about how the carrier has been trending upwards under his leadership. The piece starts with an interesting story about Kirby, which I didn't know, and can't help…

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