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Airline cancels Newquay to London flights after 'rise in fuel costs
Holidaymakers have been thrown into chaos after an airline abruptly axed its Cornwall-to-London flights following a surge in fuel costs amid the Iran war. Regional carrier Skybus has been running daily services between Newquay and London under a…
Ryanair warns of cancellations as impact of Iran war hits airline fuel
Ryanair may need to cancel 10% of its flights this summer, its CEO has warned, if the Iran war continued to impact jet fuel prices. The Iran war has had a global impact on fuel and energy prices as the Strait of Hormuz - a major waterway, through…
Chinese airlines to raise fuel surcharges on domestic flights
Several Chinese airlines, including national carrier Air China, said they will raise their fuel surcharges on domestic flights from Sunday as the war in the Middle East drives up oil prices globally. Air China, China Southern and its subsidiary…
United Airlines hikes checked bag fee by $10 as fuel prices continue to climb
United Airlines' first checked bag fee for most passengers will be $45 if prepaid, and $50 if purchased within 24 hours of a flight. JetBlue earlier this week raised the price to check a bag by up to $9, depending on when travelers purchase the…
United Airlines Increases Bag Fees
United Airlines is the latest U.S. carrier to increase fees on checked bags, following a similar move by JetBlue Airways earlier this week. The cost to check a first or second bag is going up by $10 for customers traveling in the U.S., Mexico…
Airline, Cruise Stocks Slip as Oil Jumps After Trump Address
Trump said late Wednesday that he was still seeking a diplomatic agreement to end the conflict. The lack of a clear timeline damped hopes the war might come to a speedy end and the Strait of Hormuz could open soon, allowing oil to once again flow…
European airline now allows owners to book a seat for their dogs
While many spaces in the UK are now becoming more pet-friendly, travelling with your pup can still be a challenge. Most airlines insist that dogs fly in crates in the hold, which many owners aren't keen on, due to the perceived stress it causes for…
Week Ahead: Constellation Brands, Levi Strauss, Delta Airlines
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Jet tycoon warns airlines could start going bankrupt amid Iran chaos
A Dubai-based billionaire has warned that airlines could begin going bankrupt within weeks as the Middle East conflict sends shockwaves through the aviation industry, with bookings falling and fuel costs surging. Gediminas Ziemelis, the founder of…
Fuel Prices Aren't Airlines' Only Headache
The aviation industry has a lot on its plate right now. Not only is it coping with multiple geopolitical conflicts that are reducing route options and sending jet fuel prices sky high, but it's also navigating a complicated carbon offsetting scheme…
Airline grounds all flights from major UK airport as fuel crisis rages on
A UK airline has been forced to cancel its London flights following the fuel crisis sparked by the war in the Middle East. All Skybus flights between Cornwall and London have been cancelled from Friday (April 3) due to rising fuel costs and a drop…
United Airlines app streamlines AirTag tracking, and more
The United Airlines app has been updated with streamlined access to AirTag baggage tracking. The app now makes it easier for you to share the location of an AirTag with United's customer service staff. Additionally, with a partial government…
The CEO of Ryanair, Europe's biggest airline, warned that a quarter of its fuel supply is under threat
The boss of Europe's biggest airline has warned that jet fuel supplies could be at risk if the Iran war continues for another month. 'We don't expect any disruption until early May, but if the war continues, we do run the risk of supply disruptions…
Major airlines to 'plunge into bankruptcy' as flights cancelled around the world
Major airlines to 'plunge into bankruptcy' as flights cancelled around the world Several major airlines could go bankrupt within weeks as a large number of flights are being cancelled around the world, a Dubai-based billionaire has warned. The…
Jet fuel prices are up 100%, oil prices keep surging, and airlines are paying the price
Airline stocks tumbled on Thursday, extending year-to-date losses, as soaring oil prices sparked concerns about shrinking profits. Shares of US majors American Airlines (AAL) and United Airlines (UAL) dropped more than 3%, while Delta Air Lines…
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