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Mamdani-backed NY candidate: 'Nationalize the airline industry
The newly picked New York Democratic nominee for the House, Claire Valdez, has called for abolishing the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck and ultimately nationalizing the airline industry, positions that are likely to draw scrutiny…
US Budget Airlines Lose Edge to Legacy Carriers, Report Finds
The low-cost-carrier model that reshaped US air travel for decades is facing mounting pressure as legacy airlines pull ahead with premium seats, profitable loyalty programs and co-branded credit cards. A report released Thursday by the US…
Abolish PreCheck and Seize Airlines: Communist Cure for Airport Misery
Air travel isn't something we do for fun, unless one has a distinct masochistic streak. It's tiring, it's annoying, the process on both ends is onerous. I did it for my living for many years, as in my previous career, I did business on four…
US Airline Stocks Erase Pandemic-Era Losses as Oil Prices Ease
A popular gauge of the US airline industry has finally recovered from pandemic-era losses after six years, as progress on a peace deal between US and Iran pushed oil prices lower and eased the pressure on carriers' profitability. The US Global Jets…
Southwest Airlines Co. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. LUV rose 2.26% to $52.09 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising 0.14% to 51,920.62 and the S&P 500 Index SPX…
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Stock Forecasts
Based in Chicago, United Airlines Holdings is a global airline that transports passengers and freight through both mainline and regional operation Exclusive reports, detailed company profiles, and best-in-class trade insights to take your portfolio…
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Stock Forecasts
There's been quite a change from the open through noon. The Nasdaq was on track to pop 2% higher in the premarket, buoyed by spectacular results from Micron (MU) after the close yesterday. But as of this writing, the tech-heavy index is now off…
Singapore Airlines CEO's Pay Package Jumps 38% to $7.5 Million
Singapore Airlines Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Goh Choon Phong was compensated S$9.69 million ($7.5 million) for the year ended March 2026, a 38% hike after the carrier's annual earnings beat expectations. Goh, who has been on the carrier's board…
Huge change at Ryanair as airline DROPS hated hidden charges for families
BIG news for families who travel on Ryanair flights. The airline has announced that it has changed its policy so that families can sit together free of charge. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top…
This British airline has just been crowned the best in Europe
News One British carrier was named Europe's number one in the 2026 Apex Best Awards Written by Eloise Feilden Contributor, Time Out UK We all know the saying ‘it's not the destination, it's the journey'. Well, whether you consider the phrase…
Japan Airlines announces daily Tokyo flights to begin in August from SAN
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Spirit Airlines bankruptcy raises questions about future of low-cost air travel
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The end of Spirit Airlines and its big yellow jets is leaving travelers with one fewer low-cost carrier option and raising questions about what comes next for budget air travel. Spirit Airlines is now in bankruptcy…
Southwest Airlines Pilot Was Due for His Last Flight. The Pre-Flight Speech Made the Internet Bawl: 'Thank You for Everything You've Taught Me.'
Every plane has to come down eventually. Captain Jim Curtis from Southwest Airlines was due for his final flight at 65 years old. But before the plane took off, someone special took the mic and gave a send-off speech that left the internet in…
IAG's €1 Billion Loyalty Ambition Depends More on Banks Than Airlines
Is Avios becoming the tail that wags the airline? IAG Loyalty wants to make a billion euros, and many of the levers it's pulling to get there have nothing to do with flying. A billion euros is a steep ask of any subsidiary, but the business behind…
New BWI airline set to launch in October
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