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Jet fuel shortage: All the airlines cancelling flights as Jet2 issues update
British travellers have cause to celebrate after Jet2 reassured customers that their summer holidays will proceed as normal, confirming it has ample fuel and will not impose surcharges. The UK's third-largest airline announced on Wednesday that it…
Southwest Airlines Co. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day
Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. LUV slid 2.63% to $37.35 Tuesday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 0.67% to 7,353.61 and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling…
Indian Airlines Beg Refiners To Delay Jet Fuel Hikes
Earlier we reported that after issuing a code red about a month ago, with several airlines warning they may run out of kerosene in weeks if not days, European refiners and airlines have since backtracked on their earlier warnings; instead they now…
U.S. airlines oppose Trump plan to require small airports to use private security, Reuters reports
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images A group representing major U.S. airlines opposes a White House proposal to require smaller airports to use private security screeners instead of the Transportation Security Administration, according to written…
'20,000 lost bags': Airline seeks $19m from Heathrow in baggage chaos
London | British Airways is seeking up to £10 million ($19 million) in compensation from Heathrow after a slew of recent baggage system breakdowns including an incident last weekend where 20,000 items of luggage were lost. The airline's chief…
Southwest Airlines opens GCC in Hyderabad, to hire 1,000 people
Dallas, Texas-headquartered Southwest Airlines has opened its first global innovation centre outside the United States, in Hyderabad. The office, which Telangana IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu inaugurated on Wednesday (May 20, 2026)…
CAA sets out 'clear expectations' to airlines with fuel challenges
May 19, 202618:20 GMT by Andrew McQuarrie Stock image of airline passenger. Photo: Olezzo/Shutterstock The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has contacted airlines to set “clear expectations” for operations during any fuel supply…
Ryanair issues price rise warning to millions as jet fuel crisis hits airline
Ryanair prices could be about to increase, with the airline revealing by how much. It's all due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, with the Strait of Hormuz blocked due to the continued conflict between the USA and Iran. With around 20% of…
Taiwan's Starlux, EVA Air retain Skytrax 5-star Airline status - Focus Taiwan
Taipei, May 20 (CNA) Two of Taiwan's international carriers, Starlux Airlines and EVA Air, have retained the 5-Star Airline Rating awarded by international airline review organization Skytrax. Starlux retained the distinction for a second…
The United-American Airlines Merger That Never Was - and Why Scott Kirby Went Public Anyway - News Anyway
Observing a CEO lose a sale in real time and then continue to discuss it is instructive. Scott Kirby's proposal to merge United Airlines and American Airlines, which was presented to the Trump administration in early 2026, escalated to American's…
US Airlines Oppose Trump Plan to Require Private Security at Small Airports
WASHINGTON: A group representing major U.S. airlines opposes a White House proposal to require smaller airports to use private security screeners instead of the Transportation Security Administration, according to written…
Woman Flies Scandinavian Airlines. Then She Looks Out Her Window And Sees How High The Pilot Is Flying: 'Curvature Of The Earth'
Apple has officially launched the Apple Card promotion that was rumored last week, but the final version is not nearly as good as many expected. This is your chance to cash in on a $50 new member referral bonus when you sign up as a new member of…
Spirit Airlines lawyer apologizes to Americans 'priced entirely out' of air travel after sudden collapse
Spirit Airlines' sudden overnight collapse has left budget-conscious families stranded just weeks before the traditional launch of the summer travel season on Memorial Day. Shortly after Spirit's operational shutdown, a company lawyer apologized in…
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6 UK airlines collapse into administration with holidays cancelled - full list
Six UK airlines have collapsed into administration with all flights and holidays cancelled. Private jet charter operator Zenith Aviation Limited has collapsed into administration with the loss of all 41 jobs at the business after mounting financial…
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