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washingtonexaminer.com - Washington Examiner Staff - Trump opposes United Airlines merger with American Airlines
Trump opposes United Airlines merger with American Airlines
Washington Examiner

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he opposed a possible merger between United Airlines and American Airlines. Trump was asked during an early morning appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box about a proposed merger between the two airline giants.

thehill.com - Julia Manchester - Trump: 'I'd love somebody to buy' Spirit Airlines
Trump: 'I'd love somebody to buy' Spirit Airlines
The Hill

President Trump came out against a potential merger between American Airlines and United Airlines in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, but suggested Spirit Airlines should be bought. “I'd love somebody to buy Spirit, it's 14,000 jobs. Maybe…

cnbc.com - Leslie Josephs - Trump says 'maybe' government should help struggling Spirit Airlines
Trump says 'maybe' government should help struggling Spirit Airlines
CNBC

President Donald Trump told CNBC's Squawk Box that the federal government could help Spirit Airlines. The discount carrier is facing the possibility of liquidation as it has struggled to regain its footing from its second bankruptcy in less than a…

mirror.co.uk - Milo Boyd - Ten airlines add extra charges as jet fuel crisis gets worse
Ten airlines add extra charges as jet fuel crisis gets worse
The Mirror

Ten airlines have announced that they're raising fees to cope with rapidly rising jet fuel prices. The attacks on Iran launched by Israel and the US, and the subsequent blockading of the Strait of Hormuz, have caused the cost of oil to shoot up…

chron.com - Chason Gordon - Southwest Airlines' latest controversy? Windowless window seats.
Southwest Airlines' latest controversy? Windowless window seats.
Chron

These days it seems like there are few basic expectations when booking a flight. We generally hope that we'll simply arrive in one piece, and that when we turn our head to look out the window at the majesty of the sky, a window we booked will allow…

independent.co.uk - Bo Erickson - Trump urges 'somebody to buy' Spirit Airlines but 'doesn't like' potential merger
Trump urges 'somebody to buy' Spirit Airlines but 'doesn't like' potential merger
The Independent

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for someone to step in and help troubled Spirit Airlines while speaking out against a potential merger of two other US carriers. Trump said Tuesday that he does not like a potential tie-up between United…

independent.co.uk - Corina Pons - Some airlines are expanding capacity for peak travel season despite fuel concerns
Some airlines are expanding capacity for peak travel season despite fuel concerns
The Independent

Spanish airlines are increasing seat capacity for the April-October peak travel season despite concerns over a fuel supply crunch linked to the Iran war. The airlines are banking on strong tourist interest in the Mediterranean country with a rise…

independent.co.uk - Mireia Merino - All the airlines cancelling flights and adding extra charges amid jet fuel crisis
All the airlines cancelling flights and adding extra charges amid jet fuel crisis
The Independent

The global aviation industry is facing significant turbulence following a dramatic surge in jet fuel prices, driven by the escalating US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Costs have rocketed from approximately $85 to $90 per barrel to an alarming $150 to…

mirror.co.uk - Tannur Anders - Major airline that flies from London Heathrow cuts 46 flights in May - full list
Major airline that flies from London Heathrow cuts 46 flights in May - full list
The Mirror

A major airline that flies from London Heathrow will significantly reduce its number of flights as energy pressures as take its toll. Thai Airways International has informed ticket agents that it will cancel flights and reduce frequencies on both…

thesun.co.uk - Debbie White - Travelers brace for summer vacation chaos as airlines set to run out of jet fuel
Travelers brace for summer vacation chaos as airlines set to run out of jet fuel
The Sun

MOUNTING fears of jet fuel shortages have US travelers on edge ahead of summer vacations. The holiday industry is bracing for a major fallout due to the Iran war's impact on global travel. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy…

fool.com - Motley Fool Transcribing - United Airlines (UAL) Q4 2025 Earnings Transcript
United Airlines (UAL) Q4 2025 Earnings Transcript
The Motley Fool

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. ET Chief Executive Officer — Scott Kirby President — Brett Hart Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer — Toby Enqvist Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial…

bloomberg.com - Sri Taylor - JetBlue CEO Says Airline Isn't Considering Filing for Bankruptcy
JetBlue CEO Says Airline Isn't Considering Filing for Bankruptcy
Bloomberg

JetBlue Airways Corp. Chief Executive Officer Joanna Geraghty told employees it isn't considering filing for bankruptcy protection this year. Geraghty's comments come amid higher fuel costs and speculation sparked by the New York-based carrier's…

express.co.uk - Jennifer Pinto - Dubai travel update as 16 airlines suspend flights
Dubai travel update as 16 airlines suspend flights
Daily Express

Foreign airlines are restricted to a single daily rotation through to May 31 A wave of airline suspensions continues to impact routes to Dubai's main airports, with multiple international carriers pausing operations or scaling back services. While…

thenyledger.com - Press Room - Bipartisan senators press United and American CEOs on reported merger of leading airlines
Bipartisan senators press United and American CEOs on reported merger of leading airlines
The New York Ledger

A bipartisan pair of senators sent a letter to the CEOs of United Airlines and American Airlines expressing concerns about the possibility of a proposed merger between the two air carriers and requested more information about the impact of a…

tmz.com - TMZ Staff - Law Roach Calls Out Delta Airlines After Not Getting His 'Lay Flat' Seat
Law Roach Calls Out Delta Airlines After Not Getting His 'Lay Flat' Seat
TMZ

Law Roach says he didn't fly in style from New York to Los Angeles on Monday... he had to sit up the whole way like a normie -- instead of getting to lie down. The celebrity stylist took to X to air his grievances... calling out Delta because he…

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