Markets reacted positively after the United States and Iran reached a last-minute cease-fire agreement.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Delta, WestJet and Other Airlines Announce Higher Baggage Fees and Fuel Surcharges
American and Canadian airlines, squeezed by surging fuel costs from the war in Iran, are adding “sticky” new bag fees and surcharges, on top of higher fares.
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Markets on Edge as Trump’s Iran Ultimatum Looms
Oil prices are rising and stocks are selling off as investors fret that the president will carry out his threats to “decimate” Iran.
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Oil Prices Jump as Trump’s Deadline for Deal Draws Near
President Trump’s Tuesday evening deadline for a deal approached after he rejected a cease-fire proposal as “not good enough.”
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What Does an Ultra-Luxury First Class Ticket Get You? Flying in a Frictionless Bubble.
A writer reports from inside the premium bubble, where there’s no such thing as too much, petty annoyances are nonexistent and the real world never intrudes.
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Oil Markets Seem More Skeptical of Trump’s Peace Signals
After seesawing between diplomacy and threats, the president may find it harder to knock down prices by suggesting pauses or progress in talks.
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Uber and Lyft Offer Gas Price Relief, but Drivers Say It’s Not Enough
As fuel costs go up, making a living as a gig driver is harder than ever.
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United to Offer No-Frills Fares in Its Premium Cabins
United is introducing restrictive base fares in its most profitable cabins: premium economy and business class.
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Strong Jobs Numbers Make the Fed’s Job Easier
Robust job growth in March suggests that the labor market remains relatively healthy, allowing officials at the central bank to focus on fighting inflation.
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JetBlue Raises Checked Bag Fees as Fuel Costs Soar
The airline, which now charges up to $59 for one checked bag on a domestic flight, could influence other carriers strained by the war in Iran.
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Trump Revamps Metal and Pharmaceutical Tariffs
The administration announced new levies and made changes to existing tariffs for industries that have proved influential on the president’s trade policy.