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Budget airline 'files for bankruptcy' as more flight cancellations expected
Yet another budget airline has reportedly gone bust, following in the wake of the struggling Spirit Airlines, which ceased all operations earlier this month. Magnicharters, a low-cost Mexican carrier, filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this…
International Consolidated Airlines Group climbs Friday, outperforms market
Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. IAG advanced 1.59% to £3.97 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX rising 0.22% to 10,466.26.
What United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Gets Right About High Performance
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby highlights a key high performance habit. High performance is a must for executives and top operators. What entails high performance is a wide assortment of habits and rituals. For example, former Disney CEO Bob Iger…
Another low budget airline files for bankruptcy - following in Spirit's steps
Another low budget airline has filed for bankruptcy, following in the footsteps of the beleaguered Spirit Airlines which shut down operations earlier this month. Magnicharters, a low-cost Mexican carrier, filed for bankruptcy protection earlier…
Travelers just ranked the best airlines in America and one major carrier slipped badly
Delta Air Lines has become the new go-to carrier that American travelers consider when purchasing a flight, leapfrogging rivals American Airlines and United Airlines, according to an annual study released this week by YouGov. In addition to moving…
All the airlines cancelling flights as easyJet issues update amid jet fuel shortage
British travellers have cause to celebrate after easyJet and Jet2 reassured customers that their summer holidays will proceed as normal, despite fears over flight cancellations due to rising jet fuel costs triggered by the Iran war. EasyJet's chief…
Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer fares
Users of credit cards that accrue airline miles and points toward various travel perks are likely to find their balances won't take them as far this summer. As jet fuel prices have jumped during the Iran war, so have the cost of airline tickets and…
Spirit Airlines Demise Was Unavoidable
Spirit Airlines' demise was unavoidable and we learned why after some new numbers dropped explaining their financial situation. Folks all over the media landscape are reacting to Spirit Airlines' March Operating Report. There's a ton of information…
Mexican airline Magnicharters files for bankruptcy after grounding all flights
Check your passport for these key dates Another budget carrier has reportedly collapsed, joining the beleaguered Spirit Airlines, which shut down all operations earlier this month. Magnicharters, a low-cost Mexican airline, filed for bankruptcy…
Stock Market Today, May 22: American Airlines Rises on Strong Demand and Falling Oil Prices
American Airlines Group (AAL +1.91%), a popular network air carrier, closed at $13.85, up 1.91%, as investors responded to sector tailwinds from lower oil prices, new routes, and strong summer travel demand. Trading volume reached 98.6 million…
Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer fares
NEW YORK (AP) — First, the bad news. Users of credit cards that accrue airline miles and points toward various travel perks are likely to find their balances won't take them as far this summer. As jet fuel prices have jumped during the Iran…
Transportation boss Sean Duffy, airlines bristle at DHS chief Mullin's pitch to pause processing at 'sanctuary city' airports
WASHINGTON — Airline trade groups and even Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy have hit back at a proposal from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that would halt customs processing at “sanctuary city” airports…
American Airlines takes off to Budapest - Economy Class & Beyond
Connectivity continues to grow, with American Airlines launching its service between Budapest and Philadelphia, reconnecting Hungary to the USA with a nonstop flight. Rebuilding transatlantic connections at Budapest Airport. American Airlines…
Unifor Air Canada airport and call centre agents reach tentative agreement with airline
TORONTO, May 22, 2026 /CNW/ - Unifor and Air Canada have reached a tentative agreement, which covers customer service agents who work at airports and call centres to provide services such as customer relations and customer journey management across…
JetBlue CEO says flyers are using a wheelchair 'hack' to cut airport lines. Policing it may backfire.
Some travelers have found a shameless travel 'hack' to skip airport lines: request a wheelchair to board the plane, then walk off at the destination. This phenomenon of so-called 'miracle flights' — where able-bodied travelers ask for a…
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