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International Consolidated Airlines Group falls Thursday, underperforms market
Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. IAG slid 1.81% to £4.34 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around dismal trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX falling 0.55% to 10,627.04. International…
United Airlines Overhauls Loyalty Program to Reward Cardholders
United Airlines Holdings Inc. is overhauling its loyalty program, offering more benefits to customers who carry the airline's co-branded bank cards while reducing some rewards for budget flyers. Primary holders of its MileagePlus credit and debit…
Airlines hit out at plans to increase Spanish airport charges
READ MORE: Revealed: The common packing mistakes that could lead to costly airport fees Airlines have criticised plans for an increase in airport charges in Spain - calling the proposals 'unsustainable'. Airport operator Aena has suggested an…
United Airlines savagely cuts air miles rewards for most flyers
Tens of millions of airline passengers will no longer be able to claim air mile rewards with United Airlines under new changes to the carrier's loyalty program. Currently the airline operates a free-to-join loyalty program called MileagePlus, which…
8 Safest Airlines in the U.S. (Hint: No. 3 Crosses the Pacific Regularly)
If you're searching for the safest airlines in the U.S., you want hard data, not hype. Airline safety comes down to training, maintenance, operational reliability and how carriers respond to incidents. Air travel remains among the safest way to…
United Airlines overhauls MileagePlus program - here's what to know
Earning airline frequent flyer miles is getting harder and more expensive. United Airlines is the latest to be making big changes to its MileagePlus frequent flyer program. The airline will give more rewards to customers that have one of the…
United Airlines is paring back rewards for travelers who don't have its credit card in MileagePlus overhaul
United Airlines is making some of the biggest changes to its MileagePlus frequent flyer program in more than a decade. Travelers with the airline's credit card will earn more miles and get higher discounts compared with those without the card.
United Airlines slashing rewards for travelers who don't own its credit card
United Airlines is revamping its frequent-flyer loyalty program to further reward travelers who carry a United co‑branded credit or debit card, while dialing back mileage earning for members who do not. The airline said the changes are…
Bangladesh Bars SpiceJet Over Unpaid Dues, Airline Says Talks On For Early Resolution
New Delhi: The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has officially barred SpiceJet from using its airspace. The decision comes after the airline reportedly failed to clear months of pending air navigation charges, forcing its flights to…
American Airlines Is In Such Dire Shape That Unions Want To Oust Its Leadership
Usually, unions get angry because their corporate leadership cares about profit above all else. But over at American Airlines, unions are angry right now because its corporate leadership isn't doing enough to make profit. Both the Allied Pilots…
Porter Airlines heads off to Austin and Chicago O'Hare - Economy Class & Beyond
It seems Mr Porter wants new places to explore, with Porter Airlines adding new USA destinations – Austin and Chicago O'Hare. The Austin service will start on 21st May 2026, operating five times weekly from Toronto Pearson Airport. As such…
Vietnam airlines sign US contracts worth US$36.9bn
Three Vietnamese airlines announced nearly US$37 billion in purchases on Wednesday, in a series of contracts signed with US aerospace companies. The agreements come as Hanoi and Washington continue trade negotiations on US tariffs on Vietnamese…
Top Airline Stocks To Research - February 19th
Delta and United Earnings Point to Less Turbulence Ahead American Airlines Group, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines are the three Airline stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Airline stocks are shares of publicly…
United CFO Airline Merger Comments: He Must Be Referencing JetBlue, Right?
We know that if regulatory approval weren't an issue, United would've already bought JetBlue, given the Chicago-based carrier's desperation to get onto Delta's level financially, and to return to New York Kennedy (JFK). For the time being, JetBlue…
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This Is the Smartest Way to Time Your Airport Arrival, According to Airline Experts
How early, really, should you be arriving at the airport for your next flight? The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recommends passengers 'arrive two hours prior to scheduled departure for domestic flights and three hours prior to…
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