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Spirit Airlines acquisition bid submitted by Mooney International, company says
A Texas-based company called Mooney International says it has formally submitted a bid to acquire Spirit Airlines and related assets, according to an announcement released Sunday. In a statement, Mooney International said its proposal would combine…
UK airline, furniture company and more collapse into administration
This year has been challenging for UK businesses, with numerous firms forced to shut down or appoint administrators. In recent weeks, a furniture retailer, a pizza company and a therapy business have all entered administration. There are various…
Virgin's LinkedIn warrior Christian Bennett leaves airline
Virgin Australia's corporate affairs chief Christian Bennett 's personal travel caused quite a stir last month – he missed a senate inquiry into Labor's proposed airline consumer protection legislation because he was holidaying in the United…
Checking 46 kilos in economy class? Why some airlines are generous on luggage limits
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. You've seen them, haven't you? The passengers marching down the aircraft aisle with a wheeled bag, a backpack and a bag stuffed with…
Major airline closing down forever in June - in business since 1980
A major European airline has started to proceedings to shut down this month. Finnish airline Jetline, founded in Helsinki back in 1980, started employee consultation proceedings on June 8. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid…
Major airline flight returns to UK after cracked windscreen emergency
An Air Canada flight departing from Edinburgh has turned around after declaring an emergency over the Atlantic Ocean due to a cracked windscreen. Flight AC937 left the Scottish capital just before 10am - roughly 40 minutes behind its original…
UK airport closed in 'ongoing incident' as passengers told to 'contact airline
A UK international airport has suddenly closed due to an 'ongoing incident', according to the X official account of the travel hub. Inverness Airport has been forced to close this afternoon (June 14) due to an currently unknown situation as they…
Airplane Art - American Airlines Boeing 787-8 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare International - Economy Class & Beyond
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an American Airlines Boeing 787-8 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport as it commences its journey. American Airlines operates a fleet of 37 Boeing…
New airline perk for consumers amid war between Musk and Bezos
READ MORE: The new way to get a first-class upgrade is less glam than the old myths... but airline experts swear by it Billionaire tech titans Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are going head to head in the space race to make high-speed wi-fi a standard…
From upgrades to upsells
In the old days — we're talking about the 2010s here — when you boarded a plane, and glanced with envy or disdain at the passengers sinking into their plush First-Class seats, you were looking at an assembly of road warriors. A…
Pilot Flew 900 Flights Without the License Required for His Job
A post shared on r/mildlyinfuriating has sparked discussion about a pilot accused of operating flights without the required license. The post details a man who allegedly wasn't properly licensed to fly as a commercial airline captain but still…
Credit Weekly: A Utility or an Airline?
What happens if the AI labs don't have any pricing power? OpenAI put a version of that question on the table this week. It is reportedly weighing a steep cut to what it charges for tokens, to pull users from Anthropic and stay ahead of the cuts it…
Uruguay flight chaos hours before World Cup opener as USA entry denied
The Uruguayan national team's aircraft was denied entry into the United States ahead of their 2026 World Cup clash with Saudi Arabia. Uruguay are scheduled to play their opening World Cup fixture in Miami, Florida, against Saudi Arabia at 11pm BST…
How Will The Indian Stock Market React To US-Iran Peace Deal?
US-Iran Peace Deal I Indian Stock Market: The Indian benchmark stock market indices Sensex, and Nifty 50 are expected to witness a gap up opening on Monday, June 15, after the US and Iranian officials agreed on a framework to end the West Asia…
UK airport shut and all flights halted over 'ongoing incident' as warning issued
A UK airport has been closed due to an 'ongoing incident'. Passengers who plan to travel from Inverness Airport have been advised to contact their airlines due to the closure which is expected to continue until around 4pm. The airport wrote on X:…
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