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How Airline Food Went From Chewing Gum To 60,000 Bread Rolls In A Day
The story of airline food is really a story about aviation itself. In the early days of flying, airline food was as much about practicality as pleasure. Cabin crew handed out chewing gum to ease ear pressure, meals were simple, and the sky was a…
International Consolidated Airlines Group slides Wednesday, underperforms market
International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. IAG shares dropped 1.82% to £4.69 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX falling 0.18% to 10,478.34. International…
Bookings and holidays cancelled after 4 UK airlines collapse into administration
Four UK airlines collapsed into administration or liquidation this year Holidaymakers have been warned to check their travel plans after four UK airlines collapsed into administration or liquidation this year, leaving bookings cancelled and raising…
Airlines forced to leave hundreds of passengers behind in passport chaos
THERE'S been a new plea to suspend the new passport checks this summer amid fears of even more chaos this summer. So far, some airlines have had to leave passengers behind and there are already queues of up to six hours at border control. Your info…
Airline boss leaves top job with immediate effect
The boss of an airline company which took over the only flights from Cornwall to London has left his position less than 18 months into the job. Jonathan Hinkles was appointed managing director of Skybus, the airline company run by the Isles of…
The Airline CEOs Who Don't Leave
Ryanair has extended Michael O'Leary's tenure as group CEO to April 2032, cementing his place among an increasingly rare breed of ultra-long-serving airline leaders at a time when CEO churn across the industry is accelerating. Over the past year…
6 airlines plummet into administration or liquidation - all flights cancelled
Four airlines have gone into administration in 2026 Six airlines have now plummeted into administration or liquidation in 2026 so far, with every single one of their flights cancelled as a result. Magnicharters, a low-cost Mexican airline, filed…
Airports, airlines warn new EU border checks snarling summer travel
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Jul 01, 2026, 10:39 PM BRUSSELS - European airports and airlines warned the EU on June 30 that the bloc's new border check system was causing “severe” disruption…
American Airlines Confirms Chicago to Tokyo and Two Other Flights
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Southwest Airlines Earnings Preview: What to Expect
Valued at a market cap of $25.2 billion, Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) is one of the largest domestic airlines in the United States, providing scheduled passenger air transportation across the U.S. and select international destinations in Mexico…
American Airlines Adds 3 New Chicago Routes, Including Return To Tokyo
American Airlines is adding three routes from Chicago O'Hare, including a return to Tokyo Narita after a seven year pause. American Airlines is re-laumching three routes from Chicago O'Hare, including a long-awaited return to Tokyo Narita. The new…
American Airlines Adds Chicago To Tokyo Narita Route: Cool But Sort Of Boring
American Airlines has revealed plans to launch a new daily flight between Chicago and Tokyo, which is a route resumption, and also represents American's return of Asia flying out of Chicago. I'm delighted to see American adding new long haul…
Breeze Airways expands its wings with new cities and international routes (JETS:NYSEARCA)
Breeze Airways focuses on underserved city pairs, secondary airports, and routes with limited nonstop competition, aiming to provide efficient, affordable flights and minimize direct competition with major carriers. By targeting routes where over…
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Bank of America Analyst Says
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL - Get Free Report) had its price target lifted by research analysts at Bank of America from $145.00 to $150.00 in a report issued on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a 'buy' rating on the…
Airlines are calling to suspend new border checks just weeks before summer travel chaos
If you've got a flight to Spain booked this summer, there's something happening behind the scenes that could have an impact on your journey, and it's probably not something you were expecting. As airports get ready for the busiest weeks of the…
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