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18 airlines cancelling flights for May half-term as fuel crisis staggers on
Airlines have been forced to cancel flights during the May half-term amid soaring jet fuel prices. Jet fuel prices have rocketed amid the Middle East conflict, with the situation heightened by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which…
Low-Cost Airlines 'Ripe' For Mergers, Deutsche Bank Analyst Says
The US airline industry is primed for a new round of mergers as low-cost carriers are squeezed by the oil-price spike, according to Deutsche Bank analyst Michael Linenberg. As gasoline and ticket prices rise, companies like JetBlue Airways Corp.
Flying the unfriendly skies: A business ethicist says goodbye to Spirit Airlines
I flew Spirit Airlines out of LaGuardia on April 28th. With the announcement just days later that the carrier was shutting down, it felt a little like catching the last chopper out of Saigon. Then again, every time you flew Spirit felt a little…
Airlines cutting fares as Iran war fall-out leaves travellers nervous
Foreign holiday jitters are forcing airlines to cut fares, research suggests. Talk of cancellations because of possible jet fuel shortages due to Iran war has seen some people delay or think twice before booking flights. The debacle over new border…
United Revives Junk-Rated Muni Sale in Tough Time for Airlines
United Airlines Holding Inc. is returning to the municipal bond market with a junk-rated $256 million sale, after last year's volatility forced it to postpone the deal. The two series for George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston include $150…
UK airline suddenly plunges into liquidation - in business since 2004
Major airlines collapse into liquidation with all flights cancelled A UK airline operating flights at Gatwick Airport and Stansted Airport has been forced into liquidation. Ascend Airways has cancelled all flights with immediate effect and will…
James Charles Apologizes After Backlash to Rant About 'Lazy' Laid-Off Airline Employee
Watch: James Charles & Morphe Part Ways Amid Sexual Allegations With Minors James Charles is retracting his statement about a woman in need. After the beauty influencer sparked backlash for comments he made in a since-deleted online rant about a…
Airline pilot who bludgeoned wife to death denied release from prison
A former British Airways captain who bludgeoned his wife to death will be kept behind bars, having refused to give evidence at his own parole hearing. Robert Brown will remain in prison after a Parole Board panel heard that he has done no…
Monday airlines fuel update for travellers to Spain, Italy and France
Travellers planning trips to popular Mediterranean destinations are seeing a welcome development as airlines respond to concerns about possible jet fuel supply issues this summer. Ticket prices on major routes to Spain, Italy and France have…
Ryanair cancellations hell as airline scraps 12 routes and 700,000 seats
Ryanair is shutting down another European base with 12 routes axed. Over the weekend, the budget carrier revealed the closure of its three-aircraft Thessaloniki base and cuts to capacity at Athens Airport for the upcoming winter period. The airline…
Taiwan's airlines report strong sales in April - Focus Taiwan
Taipei, May 12 (CNA) Taiwan's international carriers reported strong sales in April, with China Airlines (CAL) posting a fresh monthly high, and Starlux Airlines and Tigerair Taiwan reporting their highest-ever April revenues. In a statement…
Turkish Airlines plane catches fire after landing in Nepal, 277 passengers evacuated using emergency exit
A Turkish plane caught fire after landing at Nepal's Kathmandu airport. All 277 passengers and 11 crew members were evacuated using the emergency exits after smoke was spotted from its landing gear while it was taxiing. There were no injuries, the…
International travellers set to be slugged (again) in budget
The airline industry is bracing for even more cost headwinds as the Labor government is widely tipped to increase the amount it charges passengers to depart Australia, sending sky-high airfares even higher. Aviation industry sources said the…
Korean Air restores daily Jakarta flights amid Indonesia route competition
May 11 (Asia Today) -- Korean Air will restore daily flights between Seoul and Jakarta beginning next month, intensifying competition among South Korean carriers on one of Southeast Asia's most important business travel routes. The Jakarta route is…
Jin Air delays onboarding for new cabin crew hires as airlines face growing strain
South Korean budget airline Jin Air has pushed back the start dates of about 50 new cabin crew hires as soaring fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict squeeze the industry. Jin Air delayed onboarding for the newly hired cabin crew members…
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