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Malaysia Airlines parent company may consider a green tax as sustainable fuel strains airlines
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The head of Malaysia Airlines' parent company said Monday he doesn't rule out a green tax on passengers to help offset high costs of sustainable aviation fuel — a move that would only further raise ticket…
Stronger safeguards pledged for disabled airline passengers
Oct 19, 202606:25 GMT by Phil Davies Disabled travellers will gain better protection from having their wheelchairs damaged when flying as part of new government safeguards. Improved support from trained airport and airline staff is also being…
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom Sells 335,000 Shares for $4.3 Million
Robert D. Isom Jr, CEO and President of American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL -3.26%), disposed of over 335,000 shares on Sept. 20, accordig to SEC Form 4 filing MetricValueTransaction value$4.3 millionShares sold335,199Post-transaction shares…
Airlines may refuse delivery as FAA to certify Boeing jet despite software issue
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to certify Boeing's new 737 MAX 10 jet as soon as next week, despite the airliner still facing software-related issues, online aviation publication Simple Flying reported on Saturday.
Holiday airfares surge as airlines pass higher fuel costs to travelers (AAL:NASDAQ)
U.S. holiday airfares are heading toward their highest levels in at least a decade, according to travel-booking company Hopper, as airlines raise prices to offset escalating fuel expenses. Average domestic round-trip fares for Thanksgiving are…
Flight bomb threat: Austrian airlines jet from Tel Aviv makes emergency landing in Sofia
An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia, the Bulgarian capital, on Sunday, October 18, after the crew reported a “bomb threat signal”, Reuters reported, citing Sky News. There were 57…
American Airlines abandons destinations in Mexico and Qatar
READ MORE: The 15 skilled-trade jobs where you could earn a six-figure salary American Airlines has abandoned three destinations across the US, Mexico and the Middle East, leaving passengers with fewer nonstop flight options as the carrier reshapes…
Omaha couple celebrates 30 years on airline where they first met
Updated: 10:26 PM CDT Oct 18, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 10:26 PM CDT Oct 18, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ OMAHA, Neb. — In October 1996, Jeffrey Larson drove more than 400 miles from Minneapolis to catch a flight in…
Airlines have not agreed to shift flights to Navi Mumbai airport, says committee
Mumbai: The Airline Operators Committee (AOC) of Mumbai airport has said it's members have not agreed to reduction of slots and transfer of international flights to Navi Mumbai. The AOC which represents 47 airlines has again asked the Mumbai…
Carrie Coon Reveals Her Neck-Saving Hack for 'The Gilded Age' Cast
Carrie Coon is giving her 'The Gilded Age' costars a little support... and we're not talking about emotional support. We caught up with the actress at LAX Friday, where she revealed she's been handing out special neck rests to the women on the HBO…
Viagogo calls for ticket market overhaul after Raye's 'absurd' anti-bot measures
Secondary ticketing platform Viagogo has branded singer Raye's move to manually review tickets as “absurd” and said bots will only be stopped if the primary market is opened up to create a “fairer” industry. The group…
Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market this week
The market has been hard to please so far this earnings season. The week ahead will bring plenty of chances to flip the script. Netflix, Tesla and Club names Meta Platforms and Capital One are among the companies set to report quarterly results in…
VietJet's domestic ambitions dealt a blow after court orders global asset freeze
Low-cost carrier VietJet's hopes of expanding into Australia's domestic market have hit a snag, after the United Kingdom High Court granted an order to freeze the carrier's assets as part of a fight with a hedge fund seeking to recover debts. FW…
Ryanair and easyJet new hand luggage fee warning for all UK passengers
Passengers will be able to take a free item on board flights to the EU UK passengers travelling on flights now have the right to take a small bag on board for free, however holidaymakers have been issued a stern warning The changes mean that EU…
Fighter jets scrambled as passenger plane forced into emergency landing over 'bomb threat'
An Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 A passenger plane has been forced to make an emergency landing after a bomb threat sparked a major security response. The flight was travelling from Tel Aviv to Vienna on Sunday evening when it was diverted to the…
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