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Delta dethroned as America's best airline after four years
READ MORE: Lululemon forced to pull leggings after embarrassing fault For years, Delta set the gold standard for US air travel. But in the Wall Street Journal's prestigious annual rankings of the best and worst airlines, out today, the pecking…
Air travellers urged to ditch power banks as more airlines ban in-flight use
Hong Kong air travellers are being advised to leave their power banks at home and bring charging cables as a group of South Korean airlines becomes the latest to ban the use of the portable batteries during flights. A local tour operator issued the…
American Airlines Rebuts United Claims About Its Chicago Losses
An American Airlines sits at a gate of Chicago O'Hare International Airport on January 15. (Photo by Daniel Slim) United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has again excoriated a key rival's presence at Chicago O'Hare, saying that American Airlines will lose…
Analysis-Elon Musk's Starlink: A must-have for airlines, or a costly perk?
LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A social-media feud between Elon Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary over the cost of fitting Starlink's WiFi service has reignited a long-running debate in aviation: who really needs internet at 30,000…
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Business Travel Is Back-United Airlines Says Demand Is 'Amazing
Corporate ticket sales are looking strong so far in 2026, which is part of why United Airlines is bullish about the year ahead. Airlines have been relying on international and premium ticket sales as less-affluent consumers pull back, putting…
US Airlines Offer Plans for Travelers Ahead of Huge Winter Storm
US airlines are already announcing backup plans for passengers ahead of an expected winter storm this weekend that could be the biggest of the season and cause massive disruptions to air traffic nationwide. Delta Air Lines is offering rebooking for…
Airlines are preparing for major disruptions this weekend-here's how to benefit from it
If you have travel plans this weekend and don't necessarily need to travel, you may be in luck. A massive winter storm is forecasted this weekend—dubbed Winter Storm Fern by the Weather Channel—and could bring crippling ice and heavy…
Fact or Fiction: Wall Street predicts weight loss drugs to save airlines money?
(KGTV) — A story that caught our eye claims Wall Street is predicting the popularity of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic will save the airline industry big money. The Jefferies Financial Group says a slimmer society lowers airline fuel…
India's largest airlines sees shares drop after earnings plunge 78% on forex and other provisions
Indigo is expected to face further earnings pressure in March quarter this year. The airline served 124 million customers in 2025, up 9% on year. Amarjeet Kumar Singh | Anadolu | Getty Images India's largest airline, Indigo, that cancelled more…
Airline files for bankruptcy protection - flights suspended in December 2025
An airline has filed for bankruptcy as it could no longer meet its financial obligations. Air Antilles is a French regional airline that serves the French Antilles, which are overseas territories in the Caribbean. The French Antilles consists of…
Why expensive airline 'premiums' don't feel special at all
Perhaps it's the natural human inclination toward nosiness, but people are always interested in what others are and aren't buying. Those purchases always invite some kind of judgment, comparison, envy, desire to stay on trend, or some combination…
America's best and worst airlines for 2025 revealed in new rankings
Southwest Airlines has been crowned the best airline in the country, knocking Delta Air Lines off its perch for the first time since the outbreak of the COVID pandemic, according to a new study. The Wall Street Journal's 18th annual airline…
Government asks airlines to submit requests for IndiGo's vacated slots
The government on Thursday (January 22, 2026) asked airlines to submit their requests for operating domestic flights on the slots vacated by IndiGo, following the curtailment of the winter schedule in the wake of the December operational…
Spirit Airlines reported to be in acquisition talks with investment firm
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Spirit Airlines on Thursday declined to discuss a CNBC report that the South Florida-based carrier is in talks with an investment firm to acquire the company, which is operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
Airlines that fly to US destinations ban travelers from using popular gadget
FIVE airlines, including two that fly to the US, have banned travellers from using a popular device. Holidaymakers can still bring the gadget on board but will not be allowed to use it. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy…
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