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washingtonexaminer.com - Rena Rowe - Mamdani-backed NY candidate: 'Nationalize the airline industry
Mamdani-backed NY candidate: 'Nationalize the airline industry
Washington Examiner

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…

bloomberg.com - Sri Taylor - US Budget Airlines Lose Edge to Legacy Carriers, Report Finds
US Budget Airlines Lose Edge to Legacy Carriers, Report Finds
Bloomberg

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…

bloomberg.com - Peyton Forte - US Airline Stocks Erase Pandemic-Era Losses as Oil Prices Ease
US Airline Stocks Erase Pandemic-Era Losses as Oil Prices Ease
Bloomberg

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…

yahoo.com - United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Stock Forecasts
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Stock Forecasts
Yahoo!

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…

bloomberg.com - Andrea Tan - Singapore Airlines CEO's Pay Package Jumps 38% to $7.5 Million
Singapore Airlines CEO's Pay Package Jumps 38% to $7.5 Million
Bloomberg

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…

thesun.co.uk - Alice Penwill - Huge change at Ryanair as airline DROPS hated hidden charges for families
Huge change at Ryanair as airline DROPS hated hidden charges for families
The Sun

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…

republicworld.com - Shourya Jha - Airline Stocks Jump: IndiGo and SpiceJet Share Prices Rise Up to 4.6% Today
Airline Stocks Jump: IndiGo and SpiceJet Share Prices Rise Up to 4.6% Today
Republic World

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…

koreatimes.co.kr - Yonhap - Transport ministry approves Korean Air's integration with Asiana Airlines
Transport ministry approves Korean Air's integration with Asiana Airlines
The Korea Times

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…

timeout.com - Eloise Feilden - This British airline has just been crowned the best in Europe
This British airline has just been crowned the best in Europe
Time Out

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…

marketwatch.com - MarketWatch Automation - Southwest Airlines Co. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
Southwest Airlines Co. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
MarketWatch

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…

fool.com - Emma Newbery - The Strait of Hormuz Is Open: Time to Buy Airline Stocks?
The Strait of Hormuz Is Open: Time to Buy Airline Stocks?
The Motley Fool

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…

jpost.com - ZIV REINSTEIN - Baby rats found on Arkia flight prompt battle between airline, catering company
Baby rats found on Arkia flight prompt battle between airline, catering company
The Jerusalem Post

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…

themarysue.com - Vanessa Esguerra - 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.'
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.'
The Mary Sue

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…

viewfromthewing.com - Gary Leff - New York Democratic Socialist About To Join Congress Wants To Abolish TSA PreCheck And Nationalize Airlines
New York Democratic Socialist About To Join Congress Wants To Abolish TSA PreCheck And Nationalize Airlines
View from the Wing

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.

skift.com - Gordon Smith - IAG's €1 Billion Loyalty Ambition Depends More on Banks Than Airlines
IAG's €1 Billion Loyalty Ambition Depends More on Banks Than Airlines
Skift

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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