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Huntington Tri-State Airport eyes growth as airline industry faces challenges
BARBOURSVILLE — The air travel industry is struggling with inflated fuel prices, largely due to the Iran war, and lower ridership among middle- and lower-income flyers as a result of the 'k-shaped' economy. But the picture isn't quite so…
WestJet First Major North American Airline To Offer Only Craft Beer
Three beers from Tool Shed Brewing Company of Calgary, Alberta will be available on all WestJet flights, starting July 15, 2026 Courtesy of Tool Shed Brewing Company While several North American airlines have offered craft beer to customers for…
The worst airlines for flight delays from UK airports revealed
Tui Airways has been ranked among the worst airlines for UK flight punctuality, with one route experiencing average delays exceeding 45 minutes. Analysis of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data revealed the carrier's departures from UK airports were…
Nearly 30 Years Of Data Show The Best Time To Buy Airline Stocks Is Right After This Happens
Truck with a tank of kerosene of aviation fuel connected to the fuel tanks of a large aircraft airliner, refueling service of a night flight Last Monday, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran have reached a peace deal to reopen…
Singapore Airlines lines up banks for 5-year offshore yuan bond
Singapore Airlines has mandated Bank of China (3988), DBS, HSBC (0005) and Standard Chartered (2888) for arranging a five-year bond sale in offshore yuan, the Chinese currency traded outside mainland China, according to a document seen by Reuters…
American Airlines flight diverts to Heathrow after mid-air medical emergency
A passenger aircraft was compelled to make an unexpected landing in the UK following an in-flight emergency declaration. The American Airlines service encountered difficulties above the North Sea, abandoning its intended route and instead making…
Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance in December 2026 - Economy Class & Beyond
With the merger between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines drawing closer to its conclusion, Asiana's membership in Star Alliance will come to an end. Asiana Airlines will formally leave Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, 23:59 Korea Standard Time.
Major UK airport urges passengers to 'check status of their flight with airline'
Glasgow Airport has issued an important update for passengers A major UK airport used by millions of people each year has urged passengers to 'check the status of their flight with their airline' after an earlier technical issue. Glasgow Airport…
Shares lift in UK airline giant after third approach thrown out
Castlelake, which has built up a 2% stake in easyJet, made its first approach for the airline at the start of June, following a period under which airline stocks had come under pressure because of complications that arose from the conflict in the…
Emirates wins Best Airline Worldwide at 2026 Business Traveller Middle East Awards
Emirates has secured the Best Airline Worldwide Award, as well as the Best First Class and Best Airport Lounge accolades in the Middle East for its First Class Lounge at Dubai International Airport, at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East (BTME)…
Singapore Airlines And Malaysia Airlines Were Once The Same Carrier. Now They're Teaming Up Again
Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines have officially launched their antitrust-immunized joint venture, with shared fares between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. And what may seem initially obscure for most Americans is actually fascinating. The…
Air India Partners With Booking.com, Joining Airlines Selling Hotels, Not Just Seats
Air India is late to a model already proven by domestic as well as Gulf and Asian carriers, but the Booking.com deal shows how quickly it wants to catch up through loyalty-led commerce at home. Air India has spent the past two years layering…
Airlines Say State Sick Leave Laws For Flight Crews Could Delay Your Flight - The Supreme Court May Have To Settle It
Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act went into effect last year. It specifically includes airlines in the businesses that it covers, and applies even on top of union contracts, although can be delayed until the amendable date of already in force labor…
Southwest Airlines captain makes his final flight with a very special co-pilot
First Officer Julia Curtis addresses passengers and crew of Flight 2958 from Las Vegas to Oakland, Calif. (Southwest Airlines ) A Southwest Airlines pilot from the Bay Area recently completed his final flight before retiring. The captain made his…
Berkshire Just Broke Warren Buffett's Most Famous Rule and Poured $2.65 Billion Into This Airline
Berkshire Hathaway, now under CEO Greg Abel, disclosed in its Q1 2026 13F filing the acquisition of almost 40 million shares of Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL | DAL Price Prediction), a position valued at approximately $2.65 billion. The disclosure…
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