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Spirit Airlines is canceling all routes to 12 major cities after bankruptcy. See the full list here
Spirit Airlines said it is ending service to a dozen U.S. cities, a week after filing for bankruptcy for a second time in less than a…
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Wait, What? Southwest Airlines Just Gutted Its Plus Size Policy and We’re Not Okay
Southwest Airlines, the once-beloved champion of no-frills, no-fees, and actually customer-first service, has officially lost the plot.…
Business
Spirit Airlines bankruptcy tees up painful cuts in survival bid
Spirit Aviation Holdings’ second bankruptcy filing in a year signals that the low-cost carrier is finally facing up to the painful steps…
News
The week in business: Airlines get sued, Cracker Barrel gets a glow-up, and grocery store shrimp goes radioactive
Each week, the business world throws us a mix of surprises, frustrations, and big experiments. Some companies are doubling down on old…
Business
Airlines have been upcharging everything from assigned seats to carry-on bags. Customers are finally pushing back
For years, some of the biggest airline companies in the U.S. have been increasingly relying on ancillary fees—like advanced seat…
Business
Musk’s Starlink courts luxury airlines to grow in-flight Wi-Fi business
For the past three years, Elon Musk has steadily elbowed his way into the booming market for in-flight Wi-Fi, with his Starlink service…
Culture
Air India taps Singapore Airlines to bolster fleet upkeep after crash: sources
Air India plans to lean on shareholder Singapore Airlines (SIA) to move some aircraft maintenance services in-house instead of outsourcing…
Business
Research reveals how Delta and other airlines use AI to set ticket prices
Booking your last minute summer getaway? Delta recently revealed to what extent it’s using artificial intelligence to set ticket prices.…
Business
Airlines demand answers after Air Traffic Control failure
Airlines have demanded answers from the air traffic control (ATC) provider NATS after a system outage grounded flights across the UK.…
Business
Stocks to watch: OCBC, Singapore Airlines, Raffles Medical, AEM Holdings
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Jul 28): OCBC: OCBC subsidiary Great…
News
Southwest Airlines open seating is ending: Here’s what the new 8-group boarding process will look like
Around this time last year, Southwest Airlines announced that it would scrap its signature open-seating model in favor of a more…
Business
United Airlines profits dip but says Newark has rebounded
United Airlines reported a drop in second-quarter profits on Wednesday on higher costs and predicted a rise in travel as geopolitical…
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Some airlines checking Boeing fuel switches after Air India crash
India on Monday (Jul 14) ordered its airlines to examine fuel switches on several Boeing models, while South Korea said it would order a…
Lifestyle
Plane yoga is going viral on EasyJet and Spirit Airlines
The last place you’d think of doing a downward dog? An airplane. That might soon change, as plane yoga is apparently now a thing. TikTok…
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Airbus to sell more A330neo jets to Malaysia Airlines: sources
Europe’s Airbus is close to winning an order from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) for more A330neo long-haul jets, industry sources said on…
Business
Singapore Airlines CEO’s latest annual pay drops 14% to S$7 million despite record performance
Singapore Airlines (SIA) paid its chief executive Goh Choon Phong S$7 million in remuneration for the latest financial year ended March…
Culture
Airlines weigh Middle East cancellations after US strikes in Iran
Airlines on Monday (Jun 23) were weighing how long to suspend Middle East flights as a conflict which has already cut off major flight…
Culture
Global airlines halt Middle East flights as war disruptions reach Dubai
Major global airlines extended flight cancellations to the Persian Gulf, disrupting air traffic to critical hubs such as Dubai after the…
Lifestyle
South-east Asia’s budget airlines bet on travel demand, despite competition woes
South-east Asia’s biggest budget airlines are pursuing a bruising capacity expansion race despite rising cost pressures that are squeezing…
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Boeing resumes China deliveries with 787-9 jet to Juneyao Airlines, Yicai reported
[BEIJING/HONG KONG] Boeing delivered a new 787-9 aircraft to China’s Juneyao Airlines on Saturday (Jun 14), Chinese media outlet Yicai…
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Singapore Airlines tumbles 2.1% after Air India plane crash
SIA holds a 25.1% stake following a merger of its full-service airline Vistara with the Indian national carrier Shares of Singapore…
Lifestyle
American Airlines Taps Brandon Blackwood for Collaboration
Designers have a knack for getting their names in some unexpected places, and Brandon Blackwood is no exception. The New York-based…
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US airlines oppose credit card fee crackdown they say could imperil free flight offers
Major airlines said on Monday (Jun 2) that they oppose a new effort to advance legislation that would reduce fees charged by Visa and…
Business
Airbus warns airlines that delays will last three years: sources
Airbus is warning airlines that delays in deliveries will persist for another three years as it works through a backlog of supply chain…