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rte.iebusiness12 hrs ago
EasyJet Rejects £4.74 Billion Takeover Offer from Castlelake That Carries 24 % Premium
EasyJet turned down a £4.74bn bid from U.S. investment firm Castlelake, calling the approach highly opportunistic. Castlelake had made three offers this month before disclosing its latest proposal of 625p per share.
airlinegeeks.comfinance1 day ago
Qantas Plans Ultra-Long Flights from Sydney to London and New York
The airline expects to begin direct service in October 2027 using 12 specially adapted Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Annual earnings of $400 million are projected once the fleet is fully operational.
The Independenttechnology2 days ago
Qantas to Start Non-Stop Sydney-London Flights in 2027 After Nine-Year Development
The airline and Airbus will operate the A350-1000ULR on the 10,573-mile route starting October 2027 as part of Project Sunrise.
abcnews.go.combusiness4 days ago
Allegiant Air Cuts 61 Routes and Seven Airports This Year
The airline trimmed service at Los Angeles, Oakland, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Norfolk, Columbia, Grand Forks and San Diego while adding 49 routes elsewhere.
traveldailymedia.comworld4 days ago
Qantas Delays First Nonstop Sydney-London Flight to November 2027
The airline revised the timeline for its Project Sunrise service. The change follows earlier postponements of the planned nonstop route.
mumbrella.com.aubusiness4 days ago
Qantas Nears End of Project Sunrise for Direct Sydney-London and Sydney-New York Flights
Australia's national carrier is close to launching nonstop service on two of the world's longest routes. CNN reported the development on June 17, 2026.
New York Postbusiness5 days ago
JetBlue to close Newark flight attendant base this fall
JetBlue will close its flight attendant base at Newark and technical operations bases at Newark and LaGuardia this fall while continuing flights to both airports and shifting resources to Fort Lauderdale.
themarketherald.com.auworld5 days ago
Qantas Airways to Operate World's Longest Nonstop Commercial Flight Between Sydney and London
Qantas Airways plans to operate the world's longest nonstop commercial flight between Sydney and London using a specially configured Airbus jet. The route marks a milestone in long-haul travel.
mumbrella.com.aubusiness5 days ago
Qantas to Begin Non-Stop Sydney to London Flights in October 2027
Qantas announced non-stop flights from Sydney to London will begin in October 2027 using specially modified Airbus A350 aircraft. New York is planned as the second destination for the routes.
marketwatch.comworld5 days ago
Athens International Airport and TAP Air Portugal Increase Borrowing
Athens International Airport and TAP Air Portugal have each completed debt transactions this year. The moves add to elevated borrowing levels across the global aviation sector.
sports12 days ago
Airlines Add Routes and Seats Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Carriers are increasing capacity and launching new flights to 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the June-July tournament. At least 5 million travelers are expected to fly across North America during the event.
airlinegeeks.comfinance14 days ago
Southwest Airlines and Singapore Airlines Launch Interline Partnership
Southwest Airlines and Singapore Airlines began an interline agreement on June 8, 2026, allowing single-ticket travel between their networks. The partnership covers connections at Los Angeles, Seattle/Tacoma, and San Francisco airports to nearly 120 Southwest destinations.
rediff.comfinance14 days ago
British Airways Chief Executive Says Higher Jet Fuel Prices Will Raise Airfares
British Airways chief executive Sean Doyle stated that sustained high fuel costs will require the airline to increase ticket prices. Jet fuel now costs $1,710 per metric tonne, more than double last year's price. The Strait of Hormuz, which supplies about 40 percent of Europe's j…
manilatimes.netfinance14 days ago
Airline CEOs cite engine shortages and reliability issues
Airline executives said newer engines designed for fuel efficiency have required more frequent maintenance than expected. The added costs have reduced the savings carriers anticipated from the engines.
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Wizz Air Halts Ben-Gurion Airport Flights for Two Days
Wizz Air suspended operations at Ben-Gurion Airport on Monday and Tuesday. The airline cited missile risks from Iran or the Houthis. Other carriers continued scheduled service to Tel Aviv.
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foxbusiness.combusiness14 days ago
United, Delta CEOs See No Major U.S. Airline Mergers Ahead After Failed United-American Talks
Scott Kirby stated United will not pursue deals that lack economic sense after American Airlines rejected a combination earlier this year. Delta Air Lines President Peter Carter also ruled out mergers for his carrier.
foxbusiness.combusiness14 days agoUpdated
United Airlines to Acquire Airport Slots From Other Carriers
Chief executive Scott Kirby said the airline is prepared to purchase gates and other assets if opportunities arise, while ruling out large-scale consolidation after American Airlines rejected a merger proposal.
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financialpost.compolitics15 days ago
Air Canada and Abra Group Sign Non-Binding MOU for Potential Strategic Partnership
The airlines signed a memorandum on June 7, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro to explore a long-term commercial alliance covering North, Central and South America.
uctoday.comworld19 days ago
American Airlines to Suspend Six Domestic Routes in Late 2026 Citing High Fuel Costs
The airline will end nonstop service on four routes from Los Angeles International Airport and two from Charlotte, citing higher fuel costs. The routes carried more than 1.4 million round-trip passengers last year.
BBC Newsfinance21 days ago
UK Government and Airlines to Create Shared Database of Disruptive Passengers
The UK government has proposed a national blacklist scheme allowing airlines to share information on abusive passengers and restrict their access to all carriers. Officials from the Department for Transport will meet airlines this month to discuss implementation.
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deccanchronicle.comworld21 days ago
United Flight Diverted to Newark After Obscene Bluetooth Name; Plane Searched, Passengers Rebooked
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Spain turned around mid-flight Saturday after the crew reported a passenger disturbance. The aircraft landed back at Newark at 9:37 p.m. and passengers transferred to a replacement flight that reached Palma the next afternoon.
skift.comfinance21 days ago
US Investment Firm Castlelake Considering Offer for EasyJet
EasyJet shares rose as much as 12 percent on Monday after U.S. investment firm Castlelake disclosed it was weighing an offer for the Luton-based airline. The airline called the timing opportunistic and said it had not yet received a formal approach.
The Independentbusiness5 days ago
Activist Investor Castlelake Builds 14% Stake in easyJet, Explores Takeover
U.S. investment firm Castlelake disclosed it is considering an offer for the Luton-based airline. easyJet shares rose sharply on Monday after the announcement.
nypost.comworld21 days ago
Teen Names Fitbit 'Bomb' on United Flight, Prompting Newark Diversion
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Palma de Mallorca turned around mid-flight on Saturday after a Bluetooth device appeared with the name 'bomb.' The plane landed back at Newark, passengers were re-screened, and the flight later departed with a new crew.
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yahoo.comtechnology22 days ago
United Flight 236 Returns to Newark for Security Inspection After Device Report
United flight 236 turned around one hour after takeoff on May 30, 2026, after a Bluetooth speaker with a four-letter name triggered a full aircraft inspection. Passengers evacuated while crews searched the cabin and cargo area.
benzinga.comworld22 days ago
Southwest Airlines Drops Advance Purchase Requirement for Extra Seat on Plus-Size Passengers
Southwest Airlines updated its policy so plus-size passengers no longer need to buy an extra seat ahead of time. Airport agents may now offer a second seat at no cost when space allows.
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video.foxbusiness.comtechnology24 days ago
United Airlines Plans Starlink on 80 Percent of Fleet by Year End
United Airlines stated it expects Starlink terminals on 80 percent of its aircraft by December 2026. Southwest Airlines separately projected more than 300 aircraft equipped with the system by the end of 2026.
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yahoo.comfinance25 days ago
Southwest Airlines CEO Reports 25% Business Travel Revenue Increase in March
Southwest Airlines said business travel revenue rose 25 percent year-over-year in March. The airline reported continued momentum through April and May despite seven consecutive fare increases since February.
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Bloombergworld25 days ago
FAA Says New Airplane Seat Designs Are Delaying Safety Approvals
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford stated that novel seat configurations aimed at premium travelers have introduced new safety issues. These configurations are slowing the regulatory review process for aircraft modifications.
upi.comworld5 days ago
United Airlines CEO Says Carrier Lacks Partner for Major Deal
United Airlines will not join industry consolidation in the near term, its chief executive stated. The airline currently has no willing partner for a large-scale transaction.
upgradedpoints.comworld25 days ago
American Airlines to Offer Free Starlink Wi-Fi on Over 500 Aircraft Starting 2027
American Airlines will equip more than 500 planes with Starlink terminals beginning in the first quarter of 2027. The service will provide free high-speed internet from gate to gate.
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thepointsguy.comtechnology27 days ago
38 Airlines Partner with SpaceX for Starlink on Commercial Aircraft
Thirty-eight airlines have signed agreements with SpaceX to equip their fleets with Starlink terminals. More than 6,300 commercial aircraft are already installed or under contract.
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cordcuttersnews.comfinance27 days ago
American Airlines to Install Starlink on Over 500 Airbus Planes
American Airlines will equip roughly 500 narrow-body Airbus aircraft with Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi beginning early next year. The move follows similar selections by United, Southwest and Alaska Airlines.
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Forbesfinance28 days ago
Qantas Delays Project Sunrise Flights to Late 2027
Qantas postponed the start of nonstop flights between Australia's east coast and New York or London. The airline cited delays in delivery of modified Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.
thecanary.coworld28 days ago
Morocco Promotes Tourism to Western Sahara as Visitor Numbers Rise
Visitor arrivals in Morocco-controlled Western Sahara increased more than 50 percent from 2019 to 2025. Several European airlines now operate direct flights to Dakhla and Laayoune, listing the destinations as part of Morocco.
New York Postpolitics29 days ago
United Airlines to Launch First Nonstop Flights from San Francisco to Sapporo
United Airlines will begin three weekly nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sapporo, Japan, in December 2026. The seasonal service will operate through March 27 and marks the first direct route from the continental United States to the city.
onemileatatime.comworld30 days ago
Four-Year-Old Airbus A320neo Dismantled for Parts in Arizona Scrapyard
A recently built Airbus A320neo that operated for Spirit Airlines is being disassembled in an Arizona desert facility. The aircraft's teardown follows the airline's permanent closure and reflects ongoing shortages of Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and related components.
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nypost.comworld30 days ago
U.S. Airlines Expand Premium Cabins After Spirit Bankruptcy
Major carriers are adding lie-flat business seats and premium economy sections while reducing standard economy availability. Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this month after 34 years of operation.
finance30 days ago
Alaska Airlines Starts Seattle-to-London Flights
Alaska Airlines began its new Seattle-to-London service on Thursday while most carriers absorb only part of higher fuel expenses. The airline is expanding transatlantic routes to attract premium passengers.
theyeshivaworld.comworld31 days ago
45 Million Americans Expected to Travel for Memorial Day Weekend
AAA projects 45 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend. Air and road systems face reduced capacity after recent changes in airline operations.
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theyeshivaworld.comworld31 days ago
American Airlines Increases Staffing Ahead of Summer Travel Season
American Airlines has added crew members and adjusted flight schedules for the summer travel period that begins this Memorial Day weekend. The airline reported higher booking levels than the same period last year.
rte.iefinance32 days ago
EasyJet Reports Lower Summer Bookings
EasyJet said summer holiday bookings are behind last year's levels as the Middle East conflict affects consumer confidence. The airline reported a £25 million increase in jet fuel costs in March and a £552 million pre-tax loss for the six months to 31 March.
rigzone.comworld32 days ago
EasyJet Chief Says Summer Flights Unaffected by Jet Fuel Supply Issues
EasyJet reported no fuel supply problems at its airports. The airline noted later booking patterns linked to Middle East developments and higher fuel prices.
insidermonkey.comfinance33 days ago
Airline Stocks Rise as Oil Prices Fall
Major U.S. airline shares increased between 7.8% and 9.8% on the same day oil prices declined. The gains were reported across Alaska Air, Delta, United, and American.
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rte.ieworld34 days ago
European Airlines Call on EU to Review Passenger Compensation Rules
Executives from 35 smaller European airlines sent a letter to EU officials on Tuesday asking for a pause in planned changes to passenger compensation rules. They cited a near doubling of jet fuel costs linked to the conflict in Iran and said thin profit margins on regional routes…
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finance.yahoo.comfinance35 days ago
Ryanair CFO States Airline Has Contingency Plan for Jet Fuel Prices
Ryanair's chief financial officer stated the airline maintains plans for severe fuel price increases linked to the Iran conflict. The company has hedged 80 percent of its summer fuel needs at lower prices than last year.
Fortunebusiness35 days ago
Spirit Airlines Ends Operations After 34 Years
Spirit Airlines ceased operations on May 3. A company lawyer later apologized in bankruptcy court to customers who may face higher fares.
yahoo.comworld36 days ago
British Airways Flight Delayed After Emergency Slide Deployed at Heathrow
A British Airways flight from London Heathrow to Washington DC was delayed for three hours on Saturday after a crew member accidentally activated the emergency evacuation slide. The incident stranded around 336 passengers on the tarmac and cost the airline an estimated £100,000.
Semaforworld38 days ago
Air India to Cut More Than a Quarter of International Flights
Fuel shortages linked to the Iran war are forcing Air India to reduce more than 25 percent of its international flights this summer. The reductions follow a crash last year and the departure of the company's CEO last month. Rival carriers are adding flights while airfares are exp…
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Delta CEO Ed Bastian Discards AI-Written Commencement Speech for Lacking Soul
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said he asked artificial intelligence to draft his address to Emory University graduates but rejected the result because it lacked his personal warmth. He told the audience they wanted to hear from him rather than an algorithm. The remarks reflect ongoing dis…
New York Postworld39 days ago
Allegiant Air Completes Purchase of Sun Country Airlines
The low-cost carrier finalized its $1.5 billion acquisition of Sun Country on Wednesday after securing regulatory and shareholder approvals. The deal creates a larger budget airline with nearly 195 aircraft serving 175 cities as the industry faces sharply higher jet fuel costs. I…
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Air New Zealand Cuts Costs and Capacity Amid Rising Jet Fuel Prices
The airline cited sharply higher jet-fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict. It is responding by cutting costs and reducing services. Air New Zealand said all four developments stem directly from the conflict's impact on fuel prices.
Cnbcfinance40 days ago
Gulf Air Expects to Reach Full Flight Capacity by June 1, CEO Says
Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss said the Bahrain carrier is seeing strong forward bookings and is on track to return to full operations by June 1. The airline is not facing a fuel shortage as it transforms into a premium carrier, with the recent launch of Starlink forming part of that…
Euronewsbusiness41 days ago
Lufthansa to Acquire Majority Stake in ITA Airways for €325 Million
Lufthansa announced it will exercise an option to increase its ownership in ITA Airways from 41% to 90% in June at the previously agreed price of €325 million. The Italian government will retain a 10% stake after selling the remainder of its holding.
nypost.comworld43 days ago
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Flies American Airlines First Class Using Lifetime Travel Benefits
Scott Kirby, 58, was photographed in first class on an American Airlines flight departing San Francisco International Airport on Friday. The United Airlines chief previously served as president of American from 2013 to 2016 and retains lifetime travel benefits. Kirby has publicly…
marketwatch.comfinance43 days ago
Frontier Adds Capacity at Airports Where Spirit Had Large Presence
Frontier Group Holdings Inc. has added 3 million seats to its schedule between June and September following the shutdown of Spirit Airlines on May 2. The additions target airports including Orlando, Las Vegas and Dallas-Fort Worth. Most other U.S. carriers are reducing or holding…
onemileatatime.comworld43 days ago
Delta Air Lines Ends Food and Beverage Service on Flights Under 350 Miles
Delta Air Lines will no longer offer complimentary food and beverage service on flights shorter than 350 miles except in its First Class cabin. The airline previously provided an Express Service option on flights between 250 and 350 miles. The change affects less than 10 percent…
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nypost.comworld44 days ago
Airlines Offer Status Matches to Spirit Elite Members After Shutdown
Several airlines are providing status matches to elite members of Spirit Airlines following the carrier's cessation of operations. Avelo, JetBlue and Southwest Airlines have programs allowing former Spirit Saver$ Club, Silver and Gold members to obtain comparable elite status for…
upgradedpoints.comfinance44 days ago
JetBlue Adds Flights at Fort Lauderdale After Spirit Airlines Shutdown
JetBlue Airways announced more than two dozen new flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport hours after Spirit Airlines ceased operations last weekend. The move is part of JetBlue's effort to return to profitability after years of losses. The airline aims to ex…
Semaforfinance46 days ago
Dubai Tourism Collapses as Gulf Airlines Resume Flights After UAE Reopens Airspace
Emirates Airlines reported record profits for the year to March after recommencing 75% of its routes. UAE airspace fully reopened on May 2, 2026, while regional carriers Etihad and Qatar Airways run most of their prewar schedules. European carriers have suspended most routes and…