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International Consolidated Airlines Group climbs Tuesday, outperforms market
Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. IAG rose 1.33% to £4.57 Tuesday, on what proved to be an all-around dismal trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX falling 0.29% to 10,751.59. International…
India Airlines Cut Diwali Flights for First Time Since Covid
India 's airlines operated fewer routes during the peak Diwali travel season, signaling that rising costs and operational disruptions are beginning to cool momentum in one of the world's fastest growing aviation markets. Airlines scheduled about 6%…
I paid $162 to upgrade to Premium Class on Alaska Airlines. I regret nearly doubling the cost of my trip.
My October flight from New York City's John F. Kennedy Airport to Portland, Oregon, originally cost $218.40 for a seat in coach. I decided to spend the extra $162 to upgrade to Alaska Airlines' premium class, bringing the total cost of my trip to…
Singapore Airlines unveils 'largest double bed in the sky' in $1.6 billion cabin revamp
CNN — Singapore (CNN) — From poached lobster dinners to 'smart' seats that remember your preferred sitting position, Singapore Airlines is overhauling its long-haul cabins in a $1.6 billion bid to win over high-end travelers. And…
11 of 50 international airlines to shift from Mumbai airport to NMIA
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is undergoing a significant Terminal 1 redevelopment to enhance capacity and safety, strategically redirecting some international and domestic flights to the upcoming Navi Mumbai…
American Airlines, Charlotte Douglas International Airport Reach New Use and Lease Agreement
American Airlines reached a new use and lease agreement with Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina that lasts through mid-2037, doubling down on its commitment to its second-largest hub. Under the agreement, announced Tuesday…
American Airlines plane nearly hit by Air France jet after takeoff at LAX
Two passenger jets operated by Air France and American Airlines came dangerously close in the air after departing from Los Angeles International Airport recently. The incident happened at about 12:20 a.m. on Nov. 7 after the Air France aircraft…
Read the memo Boeing sent staff announcing 2,500 job cuts in its airliner business
Boeing announced Monday that it will cut 5% of staff in its commercial division, which makes the 737 and other airplanes used by millions of travelers worldwide. The layoffs stem from Boeing's inability to increase production as quickly as hoped…
Frontier Airlines launching 1st-class seats for 1st time
Frontier Airlines, once known for its ultra-low budget fares and no-frills seats, is entering a new era and introducing first-class seats for the first time. Customers can begin reserving the new first-class seats starting Tuesday for travel…
United Airlines flight sends hijacking alert as passenger 'storms cockpit
A hijacking distress call was sent by a flight from New Jersey to New Orleans, after a passenger allegedly claimed he had a bomb in his backpack and tried to storm the cockpit. United Airlines flight UA2174 left Newark Liberty International…
Malaysia Airlines Overtakes AirAsia on India Routes by Standing Still
AirAsia's fuel-driven retreat should be a gift to its rivals, but high fuel costs and scarce aircraft mean few can afford to take advantage. Malaysia Airlines has overtaken it on India routes with 1% more seats in a market that shrank 10%. The…
'He Has A Bomb!': Panic On United Airlines Flight From Newark As Passenger Tries To Storm Cockpit
New Jersey: A panic-like scene was triggered onboard a United Airlines flight out of New Jersey on Monday night after a passenger claimed he had a bomb and tried to storm the cockpit. The shocking incident, which surfaced just a few weeks after a…
Google agrees to additional privacy protections in Spirit Airlines data sale
WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Alphabet's Google has agreed to additional privacy protections in the acquisition of employee data from defunct Spirit Airlines, a union representing employees said Tuesday. The agreement clears the way…
Multiple airlines to add San Antonio flights in 2027
SAN ANTONIO – The city of San Antonio has locked in commitments from multiple airlines that plan to add more flights to existing schedules, launching the expanded service in 2027. Among the carriers that are increasing capacity is Air…
Ras Al Khaimah Airport Courts Wynn's Jet Set but Waits on Airlines
The existing terminal gets a technology and process upgrade to handle 1.4–1.5 million passengers a year, timed to the Wynn opening, while the planned new terminal stays on hold until airline deals firm up. A dedicated terminal for…
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