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Man Shares 'Unpopular' Opinion About Airline Travel-Internet Has Thoughts
A frustrated airline passenger has reignited a familiar argument about personal space in Economy cabins after sharing an “unpopular” opinion with netizens: Airplane seats should not recline at all. User medicated_cornbread vented his…
Major airline flight turns back after teenager sexually assaulted by passenger
A flight on a major airline was forced to turn back after a teenager was sexually assaulted. A farmer has pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a then 16 year old girl on board a transatlantic Aer Lingus flight bound for Boston. At Ennis Circuit…
Russia's largest airline posts sharp decline in adjusted earnings in 2025
World MOSCOW, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- Russia's largest airline, Aeroflot, said Tuesday its adjusted earnings fell sharply to 11.8 billion rubles (150 million U.S. dollars) in 2025 from 59 billion rubles in 2024. Despite weak profitability, Aeroflot said…
Southwest Airlines (LUV) Posts $7.4B Revenue for Q4 2025 as EPS Beats Guidance
Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE: LUV) is one of the most undervalued stocks to buy and hold for 5 years. On January 29, Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV) reported an EPS of $0.58 for the fourth quarter of 2025, slightly above its $0.57 guidance for the…
Shrinking field leaves JetBlue on 'short list' of airline M&A chatter -- Citi Research (JBLU:NASDAQ)
With fourth quarter earnings season over for the major U.S. airlines, Citi Research raises its outlook on the industry, issuing a positive catalyst watch for United Airlines (UAL) and American Airlines (AAL) and upgrading JetBlue Airways (…
American Airlines Craters On Earnings, But The Valuation Now Screams Buy (NASDAQ:AAL)
American Airlines missed Q4 2025 expectations due to soft bookings, the government shutdown, and rising costs, driving margins down to 3.2%. AAL's guidance for Q1 2026 is encouraging, with expected 7%-10% revenue growth and capacity up 3%-5%…
Inquiry begun after American Airlines flight reports mysterious blue light while trying to land
An American Airlines flight reported seeing a strange blue light while it was preparing to land last week — prompting an investigation. The incident occurred early in the morning of Thursday, Jan. 29, as the plane was approaching Charlotte…
Major airline plunges into liquidation as ticket sales collapse - all flights cancelled
Royal Air Philippines has plunged into liquidation A major airline abruptly cancelled every single commercial flight on its schedule after plunging into liquidation. After more than 20 years of services Royal Air Philippines has become the first…
Passenger traffic falls at Fort Lauderdale airport as airlines fight for business
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport saw its string of annual traveler growth snapped last year as some airlines serving Broward County encountered financial troubles, cut back service and flew…
Qantas to Exit Jetstar Japan as Airline Shifts to Full Japanese Control
Qantas is preparing to sell its full holding in Jetstar Japan. Under a non-binding deal announced Tuesday, the Australian flag carrier intends to divest its 33.32% stake in the low-cost firm. Japan Airlines will remain as the largest shareholder…
Airlines win challenge to ruling on consumer fee disclosures
Reuters Connect //February 3, 2026// WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court on Tuesday agreed to set aside its ruling last year that the U.S. Transportation Department had authority to require airlines to fully disclose fees upfront when…
15 Hours In United Airlines 777-300ER Polaris Business Class...
My “indirect” route between Los Angeles and Chicago began with a flight up to San Francisco then a 15-hour flight on United Airlines to Hong Kong in Polaris Business Class on the 777-300ER. I began the morning in Burbank (BUR), flying…
Volaris Airlines set to launch nonstop service from San Antonio to Querétaro
SAN ANTONIO – In four months, air carrier Volaris will begin nonstop services from the San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Querétaro, Mexico, three days a week. The flights, which begin June 2, will depart from SAT at 10:20…
Airline Stocks To Follow Today - February 3rd
Delta and United Earnings Point to Less Turbulence Ahead American Airlines Group, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines are the three Airline stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Airline stocks are shares of publicly…
Japan Airlines (OTCMKTS:JAPSY) Releases Earnings Results
Japan Airlines (OTCMKTS:JAPSY - Get Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, Zacks reports. Japan Airlines had a net margin of 6.48% and a return on equity of…
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