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wamu.org - How the Iran war is impacting the airline industry
How the Iran war is impacting the airline industry
WAMU

theguardian.com - Lauren Aratani - What's going on with Spirit Airlines and could the White House bail them out?
What's going on with Spirit Airlines and could the White House bail them out?
The Guardian

Soaring fuel prices are threatening air carriers around the world, and in the US the White House is scrambling to save the long-troubled Spirit Airlines. The carrier is in bankruptcy court and is quickly running out of cash. Reports last week…

mirror.co.uk - Robert Rowlands, Maria Ortega - Budget airline sends 'cancellation' emails on May and June flights
Budget airline sends 'cancellation' emails on May and June flights
The Mirror

An airline that operates routes to and from the UK is axing flights in May and June because of surging fuel costs. Transavia, the budget airline owned by the Air France-KLM group, is scrapping scheduled services for May and June to cut expenses as…

yahoo.com - Neha Gupta - United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Plots American Airlines Merger to Strengthen Competitive Edge
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Plots American Airlines Merger to Strengthen Competitive Edge
Yahoo!

United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL) is one of the best industrial stocks to buy in 2026. On April 14, United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) popped in the market amid reports that the company was considering a merger with American…

mirror.co.uk - Ethan Blackshaw, Aditi Rane - Major airline on brink of financial collapse - but may be saved by Donald Trump
Major airline on brink of financial collapse - but may be saved by Donald Trump
The Mirror

Spirit Airlines is teetering on the edge of collapse as it battles through bankruptcy proceedings. The airline, long recognised for its ultra-low-cost model and distinctive bright yellow planes, has been battered by mounting financial pressures.

mirror.co.uk - Milo Boyd - Ryanair Monday update as airline leaves European capital and slashes flights
Ryanair Monday update as airline leaves European capital and slashes flights
The Mirror

Ryanair will shut its Berlin base and cut its winter schedule to the capital in half. The budget airline has taken aim at rising aviation taxes in Germany, blaming the extra charges for its decision to move. Ryanair will move seven aircraft to…

mirror.co.uk - Charlotte Smith - EasyJet Europe flights update as airline addresses May 2026 holidays
EasyJet Europe flights update as airline addresses May 2026 holidays
The Mirror

EasyJet has addressed passenger worries over reports of a potential 'fuel shortage' in a fresh update posted on social media. The airline shared the statement on X after a customer with a flight booked for May 2026 to Europe enquired about its jet…

mirror.co.uk - Andrew Nuttall - Martin Lewis' MSE explains your rights when airlines change flights
Martin Lewis' MSE explains your rights when airlines change flights
The Mirror

Holidays can take months to organise, from selecting a hotel and deciding on activities, to sorting out transport. However, airlines could disrupt all of those plans in a heartbeat with a 'schedule change' - here's what holidaymakers are entitled…

independent.co.uk - Mireia Merino - All the airlines cancelling flights and adding extra charges amid jet fuel crisis
All the airlines cancelling flights and adding extra charges amid jet fuel crisis
The Independent

United Airlines and Lufthansa are the latest airlines forced to mull raising air fares and scrapping flights following a dramatic surge in jet fuel prices, driven by the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. United's CEO announced the airline may need…

washingtonexaminer.com - David Zimmermann - Floated United-American merger could open the door to another airline deal
Floated United-American merger could open the door to another airline deal
Washington Examiner

“By floating a massive, controversial merger, Kirby may be positioning for the United-JetBlue acquisition, which would look much more reasonable to regulators than United-American,” Dr. Brandon Parsons, an economics practitioner at…

thesun.co.uk - Cyann Fielding - Major airline reveals plans for world-first private bathrooms onboard
Major airline reveals plans for world-first private bathrooms onboard
The Sun

A MAJOR airline has revealed plans to create en-suite bathrooms onboard its planes. Emirates Airline is was named the best airline in the world this year. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories…

khou.com - Justin Freiman (WFAA) - United drops plan to merge with American Airlines, CEO confirms
United drops plan to merge with American Airlines, CEO confirms
khou.com

FORT WORTH, Texas — United Airlines is no longer pursuing a merger with American Airlines. United CEO Scott Kirby made the announcement Monday after American reportedly declined to engage in talks. “I approached American about…

express.co.uk - Brian Dillon - Full list of airlines cancelling flights from UK - including Air Canada and Delta Airlines
Full list of airlines cancelling flights from UK - including Air Canada and Delta Airlines
Daily Express

Several airlines will operate fewer flights The ongoing jet fuel crisis has sparked panic amongst holidaymakers, who are fearful of their trips being cancelled as a result of a shortage of fuel. The issue stems from the Strait of Hormuz, a vital…

bloomberg.com - Danny Lee - Budget Airlines Ask White House for $2.5 Billion Relief Plan, Report Says
Budget Airlines Ask White House for $2.5 Billion Relief Plan, Report Says
Bloomberg

Budget airlines are banding together to ask the White House for a relief plan worth $2.5 billion in exchange for convertible equity stakes in the carriers, according to the Wall Street Journal. The group of airlines, which includes Frontier…

yahoo.com - Bob Karr - Here is Why United Airlines Holdings (UAL) Is Among the Best Bargain Stocks to Buy in May
Here is Why United Airlines Holdings (UAL) Is Among the Best Bargain Stocks to Buy in May
Yahoo!

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL) is one of the Best Bargain Stocks to Buy in May. On April 21, the company reported Q1 2026 profit, posting pre-tax earnings of $0.9 billion and a pre-tax margin of 6.0%, reflecting an increase of 2.3…

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