The Trump administration is negotiating a deal that would provide as much as $500 million to the struggling company, which is in its second bankruptcy in two years.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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Lufthansa Cuts 20,000 Flights to Save Fuel Amid Iran War Price Surge
Global jet fuel prices have jumped more than 70 percent since the start of the war, pressuring airlines in Europe, the largest consumers of jet fuel shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump Dismisses a Merger While Seeking Suitors for Spirit Airlines
As he rejected the idea of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines, President Trump said someone, including possibly the federal government, should buy or help Spirit.
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Baggage Fees Are Up. Here’s How to Avoid Them.
Airline passengers are feeling the pain in rising fees, as the war in Iran weighs on the price of jet fuel. Loyalty programs and certain credit cards can help ease the burden.
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American Airlines Says It Won’t Merge With United
American issued the statement after news reports that United Airlines’ chief executive had discussed the idea with the Trump administration.
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European Airlines Face Fuel Shortages Within Weeks
If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights.
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European Airports Warn of Jet Fuel Shortages if Strait of Hormuz Remains Shut
An association of airports told European Union officials that fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz had to restart within three weeks to avoid a “systemic” shortage.
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How Airlines Turned First-Class Seats From Freebies to a Profit Engine
Airlines used to give away most of their nicest seats, but they have increasingly found ways to persuade people to pay a lot for them.
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Delta Expects Strong Profit Despite Higher Fuel Costs
The airline said demand for tickets remained very strong despite the effects of the war in Iran.