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Trump opposes United Airlines merger with American Airlines
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he opposed a possible merger between United Airlines and American Airlines. Trump was asked during an early morning appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box about a proposed merger between the two airline giants.
United Airlines CEO Stirred Up A Hornet's Nest With Merger Hint
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby speaks during a media event at LAX in March. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon) A week after a report surfaced that United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby “floated” the idea of an American Airlines/United Airlines…
Canada's Largest Airlines Keep Cutting Routes To US-Here's Why
The combination of higher jet fuel prices caused by the war in Iran and lower interest from Canadians in visiting the U.S. has led Canada's largest airlines to trim routes between the two countries—and neither fuel prices nor travel demand…
United Airlines Cuts Full-Year Forecast on Rising Fuel Costs
United Airlines Holdings Inc. slashed its full-year profit forecast as higher fuel prices caused by war in the Middle East batter global carriers. The Chicago-based airline now expects full-year adjusted earnings of $7 to $11 a share. It previously…
Trump: 'I'd love somebody to buy' Spirit Airlines
President Trump came out against a potential merger between American Airlines and United Airlines in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, but suggested Spirit Airlines should be bought. “I'd love somebody to buy Spirit, it's 14,000 jobs. Maybe…
Trump says 'maybe' government should help struggling Spirit Airlines
President Donald Trump told CNBC's Squawk Box that the federal government could help Spirit Airlines. The discount carrier is facing the possibility of liquidation as it has struggled to regain its footing from its second bankruptcy in less than a…
Airlines cut flights as fuel costs surge - an economic fallout from the Iran war that markets may be missing
More airlines are starting to cut flights just as summer travel demand heats up, as surging jet-fuel prices squeeze margins and force tough tradeoffs. Carriers are walking a fine line between strong demand and rising costs, and they're responding…
Stock Movers: United Airlines, T-Mobile, Capital One
Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for analysis on the companies making news on Wall Street. Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for…
Airlines demand UK relax noise rules and cut flight tax as fuel shortage looms
Airlines are lobbying the UK government to relax environmental and noise rules, modify passenger rights and cut taxes on flying, as they prepare for higher costs and a possible shortage of jet fuel because of the war in the Middle East. A list of…
Ten airlines add extra charges as jet fuel crisis gets worse
Ten airlines have announced that they're raising fees to cope with rapidly rising jet fuel prices. The attacks on Iran launched by Israel and the US, and the subsequent blockading of the Strait of Hormuz, have caused the cost of oil to shoot up…
United Airlines slashes 2026 forecast as fuel costs surge
United Airlines cut its 2026 earnings forecast to an adjusted $7 to $11 a share, down from $12 to $14 a share at the start of the year, before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran. The carrier's first-quarter earnings topped Wall Street's expectations…
More than 30 airlines axe flights or add charges over jet fuel costs - full list
Multiple airlines are cancelling flights and introducing new charges as a deepening jet fuel crisis sends shockwaves through the global aviation industry. Prices have surged dramatically in recent weeks, climbing from roughly $85-$90 per barrel to…
United Airlines Boosts Profit Despite Higher Fuel Costs
United Airlines' profit grew in its latest quarter as higher sales offset added fuel costs. The Chicago-based carrier on Tuesday posted a first-quarter profit of $699 million, or $2.14 a share, compared with $387 million, or $1.16 a share, a year…
Southwest Airlines' latest controversy? Windowless window seats.
These days it seems like there are few basic expectations when booking a flight. We generally hope that we'll simply arrive in one piece, and that when we turn our head to look out the window at the majesty of the sky, a window we booked will allow…
Trump urges 'somebody to buy' Spirit Airlines but 'doesn't like' potential merger
U.S. President Donald Trump has called for someone to step in and help troubled Spirit Airlines while speaking out against a potential merger of two other US carriers. Trump said Tuesday that he does not like a potential tie-up between United…
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