Airline Industry News

What The Spirit Airlines Failure Teaches Business Leaders

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - MAY 02: Spirit Airlines planes are parked on the tarmac at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on May 02, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. announced today that it has…

Major airline cancels flights from UK to three popular holiday hotspots - list

A major airline says it has been forced to cancel flights from the UK to three popular holiday destinations. Turkish airline SunExpress cited 'ongoing geopolitical developments' and the rising cost of jet fuel as it announced the temporary…

Southwest Airlines (LUV): The Most Undervalued Growth Stock to Buy Right Now

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) is one of the On June 1, 2026, Morgan Stanley raised the firm's price target on Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) to $60 from $55 previously and maintained an Overweight rating on the shares. On May 28, 2026…

Global Airline Summit: Fuel Costs and Aircraft Shortages Threaten Record Profit Outlook

Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry's post-pandemic recovery, as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and disrupts airspace while carriers try to cushion the blow with…

Stock Market Today, June 5: American Airlines Rises Despite Route Suspensions

Stock in global air carrier American Airlines Group (AAL +1.50%)closed Friday at $13.50, up 1.50%, as commentary highlighted growth potential behind the fuel-driven profitability pressures. Trading volume reached 105.7 million shares, coming in…

American Airlines is suspending these six routes come fall

News Six domestic routes will go dark between August and October as fuel costs continue to climb. If your late-summer travel plans involve flying American Airlines nonstop from Los Angeles to Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Columbus or Washington, D.C., you…

Airlines gather in Rio to chart course as horizon darkens

The annual gathering of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) brings together 370 airlines representing 85 percent of global passenger traffic, just as the Mideast war is roiling the industry. Carriers were largely enjoying clear skies…

5 airlines plummet into administration or liquidation - all flights cancelled

Five airlines have gone into administration and cancelled flights Five airlines have now plummeted into administration or liquidation in 2026 so far, with every single one of their flights cancelled as a result. This week, European Cargo Limited…

Major airline suddenly cancels flights at 4 UK airports - full list

Major airline cancels four flights from three UK airports for summer 2026 A major airline has suddenly axed four UK routes for summer 2026 and warned further services are facing temporary reductions amid soaring industry costs. SunExpress said the…

Airline worker who bought new boobs after helping crooks smuggle cash faces jail

A GREEDY airline worker who splashed out on new boobs and designer goods after helping a crime family smuggle drug money is facing jail. Emma Rauf abused her position as an Emirates check-in attendant at Manchester Airport. Your info will be used…

Aviation industry looks skywards as leaders fly in for Rio summit

Nothing says jet fuel crisis, as one prospective attender put it, like flying everyone to Rio de Janeiro. Aviation leaders will converge in Brazil this weekend for the Iata AGM, the annual global airline summit, with the industry still, for the…

Our airline gave us less than an hour to make our connection. We missed it

On a recent United Airlines flight from Canada to Sydney transferring at San Francisco, we were allocated a connecting time of 49 minutes. Consequently, we missed our long-haul flight to Sydney. The airline staff told us to find our own…

American Airlines reunites Fort Worth boy with beloved teddy bear

Airline chiefs grapple with fuel shock, fare test at Rio summit

Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on ‌Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry's post-pandemic recovery, as ​the Iran war drives up fuel costs and disrupts airspace while carriers try ⁠to…

They left a teddy bear behind at DFW Airport and the airline did something sweet

A North Texas family's vacation started without a very important member, until American Airlines employees stepped in to help bring him home. American Airlines team members at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport reunited 4-year-old Patrick Webb…