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United Airlines Holdings Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc. UAL advanced 3.56% to $108.35 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.46% to 7,666.60 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
Southwest Airlines to Debut First-Ever Lounge Network Next Year
Southwest Airlines Co. plans to roll out its first-ever lounge network next year, the latest phase of the carrier's corporate makeover to boost profits and compete with major rivals. Construction has started on the first four lounges that are…
United Airlines will deliver food and other essentials to your gate
United Airlines is testing a new service that will give you the the ability to order food, medicine and travel essentials through its app and then have them delivered straight to your gate. At the moment, the company is running a pilot only for…
Ryanair Warns Some Airlines Could Struggle with Jet Fuel Price Spike
Ryanair, the biggest low-fare airline in Europe, on Wednesday lowered its winter traffic target to reduce exposure to high unhedged oil prices, and warned the some of its less well-hedged competitors could struggle to survive this winter amid high…
Airservices chief attacks airlines for warnings of 'frequent failures'
The head of the government agency that runs air traffic control has privately attacked major airlines for warning that incidents at busy airports could be systemic and becoming more frequent, pointing to an increasingly strained relationship…
US airline rolls out revamped 777 jet as carriers chase higher-spending travelers
American Airlines is adding more premium seats to its Boeing 777-300ER long-haul fleet, reflecting a broader effort by U.S. carriers to attract higher-spending travelers. The carrier is also eliminating its first-class cabin while expanding its…
Can Ukraine's drones shut Russian airspace? What that means for airlines
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russian airspace is effectively closed because of the volume of Ukrainian drones in the sky. On Tuesday, he said that Russia, which began the war with the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022…
Airline Pilot Hiring Up Nearly 40% At ATP
Airline pilot hiring among ATP Flight School graduates is running nearly 40 percent ahead of last year, with American Airlines leading the major-airline placements, according to new data released by the school. The flight school said 1,170 of its…
Major airline unveils premium seating on 777 jets in chase for luxe travelers
American Airlines is adding more premium seats to its Boeing 777-300ER planes used on long-haul routes as US carriers increasingly chase higher-spending travelers. The airline is also phasing out first class on the aircraft, while increasing the…
Which foreign airlines are targeted by Zelensky's Russian airspace threat?
Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky has warned “every airline” using Russian airspace that the “safe days” are over, as Kiev looks to deploy swarms of drones to disrupt air travel in the country. He warned foreign airlines…
AirAsia launches first codeshare with Turkey's Pegasus Airlines
Sign up now: Get insights on the biggest stories in Malaysia Published Sep 03, 2026, 08:44 AM KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's AirAsia has entered into its first codeshare partnership with Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines, opening up connections…
Morning Business Report: Employer health care costs could jump 11% as travel and airline trends shift
(LILAMAX)- U.S. employers could face their largest health care cost increase in decades, according to a new survey. Marsh, the benefits consultant formerly known as Mercer, anticipates company health care costs will increase an average of 11%…
US eyes airlines, digital assets as Iran-related targets, Bessent says
WASHINGTON, Sept 2: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said airlines, the maritime industry and digital assets could be possible targets as the Trump administration continues its planned efforts to squeeze Iran's economy. Bessent…
Singapore Airlines to unveil 'new travel experience' in November, including 'next-generation long-haul cabin products
Singapore Airlines previously announced in 2024 that it was investing S$1.1 billion (US$866,700) to install all-new long-haul cabin products across 41 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Singapore Airlines (SIA) will unveil its new travel experience in…
Veteran 'Wheel of Fortune' Announcer Suspended: Jim Thornton Subject of 'Thorough Investigation' by Show Bosses After Alleged Airline Incident
Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended after an alleged airline incident, according to new claims. RadarOnline.com can reveal the veteran star, 61, is going to recast while bosses carry out an investigation into the incident…
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