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Qantas slashes domestic flights by five per cent as fuel crisis grips airline industry
Qantas has slashed its domestic flying capacity by 5 per cent in response to increasing fuel costs triggered by the war in the Middle East. In a market update today, the airline said it is set to pay $3.1 billion to $3.3 billion for jet fuel over…
United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines tie-up in meeting with Trump, sources say
By David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh WASHINGTON/CHICAGO, April 13 (Reuters) - United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby pitched the potential for merging with American Airlines in a meeting nFWN40W13A with U.S. President Donald Trump…
Oven fire diverts American Airlines flight, FAA says
An American Airlines flight headed from Phoenix to Miami was diverted to Tucson, Arizona, on Monday after the crew reported a possible oven fire in the aircraft's galley, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. The incident comes amid…
Airline stocks are dropping as Trump's Hormuz blockade intensifies fears of a jet fuel shortage
Airline stocks took a hammering on Monday after President Donald Trump announced plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. While British, German, and pan-European indexes were down about 1% as markets opened, the travel industry was hit harder. Wizz…
Popular airline rolls out free bag perk for certain travelers - but there's a catch
One of America's biggest airlines is adding a new perk for wine lovers. On April 7, Southwest Airlines announced it was beginning a new program called 'Sip and Ship,' allowing its customers to check one case of wine at no cost. The deal applies to…
Stock Movers: Goldman Sachs, Southwest Airlines, Revolution Medicines
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Spirit Airlines' pivot faces bad timing and rising costs
A version of this article originally appeared in Quartz's members-only Weekend Brief newsletter. Quartz members get access to exclusive newsletters and more. Sign up here. Spirit Airlines wants to go upmarket. The timing could not be worse. The…
Major airline cancels hundreds of flights as 'last resort' over Iran fuel crisis
Cathay Pacific has confirmed hundreds of passenger flights will be axed in the early summer months due to the fuel crisis sparked by the Iran war. The airline, which operates more than 10,000 flights every month, confirmed two percent of its…
Pilot flies jumbo jet dangerously low over home town as airline launches probe
AN investigation has been launched after a pilot flew dangerously low over his home town while making his final ever journey. The veteran pilot sought to celebrate his retirement by guiding a Boeing 757 just metres above homes in Keflavik, Iceland.
Flying Southwest Airlines? Take Note of Its New Power Bank Restrictions
If you're taking a Southwest Airlines flight later this month, there are a couple of new portable power bank limits you need to be aware of. Starting April 20, the airline is limiting power banks to just one per passenger, and their capacity must…
How airlines are reacting to surging oil prices
Airlines are feeling the strain of swelling oil prices due to the ongoing war in Iran, largely due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. To deal with higher operating costs, many companies are making changes that shift the burden to consumers…
United Airlines CEO pitched possible combination with rival American, Bloomberg News reports
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Apr 14, 2026, 07:35 AM Mexico City - United Airlines chief executive officer Scott Kirby has floated a possible combination with rival American Airlines Group, Bloomberg News…
United and American Airlines war at US airport sparks fears of mass cancelations
A BITTER turf war between United and American has sparked fears of major flight cuts just as summer travel ramps up. The battle has now spilled into public view, with both airline CEOs taking shots at each other while federal regulators move to…
Wild: United CEO Floats Bold Idea of Acquiring American Airlines
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ThinKom Rolls Out New ThinAir Nexus Multi-Orbit, Multi-System Antenna for Airlines
California-based satellite ground-systems technology company ThinKom unveiled a new multi-orbit electronically steered antenna (ESA) for aircraft on Monday. Named the ThinAir Nexus, the new ESA is designed for ease of installation and compatibility…
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