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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Marvell Technology, BlackRock, United Airlines, CF Industries & more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Bank stocks — All 101 stocks in the State Street SPDR S & P Bank ETF (KBE) were down Friday as the spread widened between the 2- and 10-year Treasury yield in a move known as a bear…
Airlines Face 'Existential Threat' From War, Deutsche Bank Says
US airlines face an “existential threat” from a surge in jet fuel that may drive their costs dramatically higher, according to Deutsche Bank. Jet fuel prices in the US have surged during the war in the Middle East — more than…
Airlines Under Threat From Surge in Jet-Fuel Costs
A surge in jet-fuel costs is threatening major disruptions for global airlines as the conflict in the Middle East continues to drive up crude-oil prices. Oil prices are up about 50% so far this year and jet-fuel prices have more than doubled…
American Airlines creating two America250 themed planes
American Airlines is joining Walmart, Coca-Cola, Kraft Heinz and Stellantis as an America250 official sponsor and partner. The growing group of companies are part of the growing effort to celebrate the semiquincentennial of the signing of the…
US Airlines Brace for Second Year of Turmoil as Fuel Costs Surge
US airlines were preparing to put aside the chaos caused by US President Donald Trump's tariffs this year and the ensuing plunge in travel demand. Instead, they face a second year of turmoil as jet fuel prices spike amid war in the Middle East. Jet…
Passengers rip airline for new seating policy: 'It is as bad as everyone is saying
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has come under fire from passengers after it made a major process change just over a month ago. Southwest transitioned Jan. 27 from its open seating policy, with passengers now needing to select their seats or be…
Middle East conflict: Indian airlines cancel 278 flights
Amidst ongoing conflict and airspace restrictions in the Middle East, Indian airlines are facing significant flight disruptions, leading to cancellations and the implementation of special services to assist affected passengers. Indian airlines have…
Can the Gulf still act as an airline hub for the world?
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Flights resume to UK airport as major airline issues update amid Middle East war
Flights between Abu Dhabi and London Heathrow wil resume with Etihad Airways from today. In certain countries, including Israel, Bahrain and the UAE, nearly all flights have been cancelled today. Since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran…
Lost luggage report reveals some of the strangest items found in airline bags
WASHINGTON — More than 200,000 T-shirts, a gold bar and a suitcase full of rat poison somehow all ended up in the same place; a small Alabama town that has become the final stop for airline luggage that never makes it back to its owner. Each…
United Airlines CEO: Fuel spike will hit results, but travel demand hasn't taken 'even a tiny step back
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the spike in jet fuel prices will have a 'meaningful' impact on first-quarter results. He said demand has surged from other regions like Australia, where customers are forced to avoid the Middle East amid…
Malaysia Airlines adds flight to London, Paris amid travel disruptions
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines is introducing additional flights for the Kuala Lumpur-London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kuala Lumpur-Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) routes from March 6 to 8, 2026, to support travellers affected by ongoing…
Popular Airline's New Seating Policy Sparks Backlash From Travelers: 'It Is as Bad as Everyone Is Saying'
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines changed its open seating policy on Jan. 27. Passengers now must select their seats beforehand or have specific seats assigned by the airline. This major change has sparked massive backlash from travelers. Many…
Irishman baffled to discover his name isn't accepted on Irish airline
An Irishman was left shocked after discovering his specifically Irish first name wasn't accepted while booking a flight with an Ireland-based airline. Dublin-based Oisín Moran posted his annoyance on X, formerly Twitter, after attempting to…
No Headphones? United Airlines Can Now Ban You for Playing Audio Out Loud
The next time you get on a United Airlines flight, make sure you put on your headphones to listen to music or watch videos. According to the airline's updated Contract of Carriage, it has “the right to refuse transport on a permanent or…
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