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Letters: Blame fuel prices for Spirit Airlines' demise
How easy is Rich Lowry's job? All the man must do to make a buck is reframe every issue that could reflect poorly on the current administration as a political or culture war issue. His recent piece on the failure of Spirit Airlines is no exception:…
Airlines Expect Another Record Summer Despite High Fuel Prices
U.S. travelers are still flying in droves for the summer, but there are some early indications that spending could be slowing down. Higher airfares are not dissuading flyers from their summer travel plans. The airline industry is preparing for…
Travel industry worries after Trump administration reiterates threat to sanctuary city airports
The travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called 'sanctuary cities' in a move that could jeopardize…
South Florida airports pursue unpaid fees from Spirit Airlines
South Florida airports pursue unpaid fees from Spirit Airlines WELL. COVERING FLORIDA. BROWARD COUNTY FILING A COURT ORDER SEEKING PAYMENT FROM NOW BANKRUPT SPIRIT AIRLINES. THE REQUEST WAS FILED IN A NEW YORK BANKRUPTCY COURT. BROWARD SAYS SPIRIT…
Scott Kirby's Memorial Day Message To United Airlines Employees Was More Measured This Year
CEO Scott Kirby's Memorial Day message to United Airlines employees was more measured this year, pairing gratitude for American freedoms with a summer travel pep talk focused on operational reliability and customer care. Kirby's annual Memorial Day…
Airlines fix old systems behind lost luggage
Most people assume airlines know exactly where their luggage is at all times. Then their suitcase disappears. And suddenly nobody seems completely sure whether it is sitting in Madrid, stuck in Heathrow, left on another aircraft or still somewhere…
United Airlines Pilots Fired After 'VIP' Passenger Enters Cockpit During Flight, But The Problem Goes Deeper
A United Airlines charter flight incident involving a Colorado Rockies coach in the flight deck raises two uncomfortable truths: the cockpit door rule on Part 121 flights is clear….but United's sports charter culture may not have been. A…
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Easyjet founder bets on World Cup in prediction markets pivot
The billionaire behind Easyjet is taking a punt on sports betting as he launches prediction markets ahead of the World Cup. Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, who founded the budget airline in 1995, launched his Easybet platform in 2024 and is now expanding…
Oil price rises towards $100 a barrel as markets cling to US-Iran peace deal hopes - business live
Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. Global investors are clinging to hopes that a US-Iran peace deal could be close, but optimism could be waning after fresh US strikes in the…
Uber's Andrew Macdonald on what America's economy looks like from the driver's seat
Few companies are a stronger barometer of the American economy today than Uber, and few executives have a clearer view of what's coming than its president and COO, Andrew Macdonald. He shares what Uber's real-time data reveals about consumer…
Todd Asset Management LLC Has $28.85 Million Stock Holdings in United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL
Todd Asset Management LLC lessened its stake in shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL - Free Report) by 12.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 258,019 shares of the…
William P. Lauder Reflects on Legacy, Leadership, and the Future of Estée Lauder
William P. Lauder opened the WWD Beauty CEO Summit at The Breakers in Palm Beach on May 11, paying homage to the legacy of his father, Leonard A. Lauder, who was the opening speaker at the first CEO Summit in 1997, while addressing key topics…
Qantas Postpones 22-Hour New York-Sydney Nonstop Flight-Again
Qantas' first A350-1000ULR at Airbus Toulouse in November 2025. The world's most ambitious ultra-long-haul airline project will be delayed yet again. Qantas has pushed back the launch of its Project Sunrise nonstop flights between Australia's east…
Jet2 issues major update on summer holiday flight cancellations
Jet2 have made an announcement regarding summer flights Jet2 have issued a major update on summer holiday flight cancellations in a reassuring announcement to their passengers. The airline addresses disruption fears linked to the continued tension…
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