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marketwatch.com - MarketWatch Automation - International Consolidated Airlines Group climbs Friday, outperforms market
International Consolidated Airlines Group climbs Friday, outperforms market
MarketWatch

Shares of International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. IAG advanced 1.59% to £3.97 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX rising 0.22% to 10,466.26.

mirror.co.uk - Peter Hennessy - Budget airline 'files for bankruptcy' as more flight cancellations expected
Budget airline 'files for bankruptcy' as more flight cancellations expected
The Mirror

Yet another budget airline has reportedly gone bust, following in the wake of the struggling Spirit Airlines, which ceased all operations earlier this month. Magnicharters, a low-cost Mexican carrier, filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this…

forbes.com - Julian Hayes II - What United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Gets Right About High Performance
What United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Gets Right About High Performance
Forbes

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby highlights a key high performance habit. High performance is a must for executives and top operators. What entails high performance is a wide assortment of habits and rituals. For example, former Disney CEO Bob Iger…

independent.co.uk - Mike Bedigan - Another low budget airline files for bankruptcy - following in Spirit's steps
Another low budget airline files for bankruptcy - following in Spirit's steps
The Independent

Another low budget airline has filed for bankruptcy, following in the footsteps of the beleaguered Spirit Airlines which shut down operations earlier this month. Magnicharters, a low-cost Mexican carrier, filed for bankruptcy protection earlier…

fastcompany.com - Anna-Louise Jackson - Travelers just ranked the best airlines in America and one major carrier slipped badly
Travelers just ranked the best airlines in America and one major carrier slipped badly
Fast Company

Delta Air Lines has become the new go-to carrier that American travelers consider when purchasing a flight, leapfrogging rivals American Airlines and United Airlines, according to an annual study released this week by YouGov. In addition to moving…

independent.co.uk - Mireia Merino - All the airlines cancelling flights as easyJet issues update amid jet fuel shortage
All the airlines cancelling flights as easyJet issues update amid jet fuel shortage
The Independent

British travellers have cause to celebrate after easyJet and Jet2 reassured customers that their summer holidays will proceed as normal, despite fears over flight cancellations due to rising jet fuel costs triggered by the Iran war. EasyJet's chief…

abc.net.au - Wade Stephens - Rex Airlines announces service cuts in Victoria and Tasmania
Rex Airlines announces service cuts in Victoria and Tasmania
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Rex Airlines has announced it is axing two of its Tasmanian services and scaling back services to Mildura, in Victoria's north-west. The airline has restructured its VIC/TAS networks in response to a rise in fuel prices. The changes will come into…

themarysue.com - Teresia Gray - Spirit Airlines Demise Was Unavoidable
Spirit Airlines Demise Was Unavoidable
The Mary Sue

Spirit Airlines' demise was unavoidable and we learned why after some new numbers dropped explaining their financial situation. Folks all over the media landscape are reacting to Spirit Airlines' March Operating Report. There's a ton of information…

express.co.uk - Peter Hennessy - Mexican airline Magnicharters files for bankruptcy after grounding all flights
Mexican airline Magnicharters files for bankruptcy after grounding all flights
Daily Express

Check your passport for these key dates Another budget carrier has reportedly collapsed, joining the beleaguered Spirit Airlines, which shut down all operations earlier this month. Magnicharters, a low-cost Mexican airline, filed for bankruptcy…

fool.com - Emma Newbery - Stock Market Today, May 22: American Airlines Rises on Strong Demand and Falling Oil Prices
Stock Market Today, May 22: American Airlines Rises on Strong Demand and Falling Oil Prices
The Motley Fool

American Airlines Group (AAL +1.91%), a popular network air carrier, closed at $13.85, up 1.91%, as investors responded to sector tailwinds from lower oil prices, new routes, and strong summer travel demand. Trading volume reached 98.6 million…

nypost.com - Josh Christenson - Transportation boss Sean Duffy, airlines bristle at DHS chief Mullin's pitch to pause processing at 'sanctuary city' airports
Transportation boss Sean Duffy, airlines bristle at DHS chief Mullin's pitch to pause processing at 'sanctuary city' airports
New York Post

WASHINGTON — Airline trade groups and even Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy have hit back at a proposal from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that would halt customs processing at “sanctuary city” airports…

boardingarea.com - Kevincm - American Airlines takes off to Budapest - Economy Class & Beyond
American Airlines takes off to Budapest - Economy Class & Beyond
BoardingArea

Connectivity continues to grow, with American Airlines launching its service between Budapest and Philadelphia, reconnecting Hungary to the USA with a nonstop flight. Rebuilding transatlantic connections at Budapest Airport. American Airlines…

newswire.ca - Unifor - Unifor Air Canada airport and call centre agents reach tentative agreement with airline
Unifor Air Canada airport and call centre agents reach tentative agreement with airline
CNW

TORONTO, May 22, 2026 /CNW/ - Unifor and Air Canada have reached a tentative agreement, which covers customer service agents who work at airports and call centres to provide services such as customer relations and customer journey management across…

nypost.com - Chris Bradford - United Airlines passenger tries to open plane door at 36,000 feet, assaulted traveler on flight from Newark
United Airlines passenger tries to open plane door at 36,000 feet, assaulted traveler on flight from Newark
New York Post

An unruly United Airlines passenger allegedly tried to open one of the plane's doors at a height of 36,000 feet and assaulted another traveler after the jet had taken off from Newark Liberty International Airport. Pilots aboard United 1551, which…

newsshopper.co.uk - Patrick Glover - UK airline falls into administration with all flights cancelled and 41 jobs lost
UK airline falls into administration with all flights cancelled and 41 jobs lost
News Shopper

Zenith Aviation Limited, established in 2013, is a luxury private jet operator based in Biggin Hill, London. The airline's fleet, which is supported by a team of 'highly trained and experienced' pilots and operational ground staff, consists of:…

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