Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)

Companies, Not Consumers, to Cash In Big From Tariff Refunds

The New York Times – Business:
Many families felt the sting of the president’s now-illegal tariffs, but companies have said little about whether they will share the $166 billion coming back to them.
Where to Enjoy an Airport Shower After a Long Flight

The New York Times – Business:
Affordable arrivals lounges offer amenities like nap pods and showers where weary passengers can freshen up. You may never start a vacation the same way again.
Why Diesel Has Become a Much Bigger Economic Problem Than Gasoline

The New York Times – Business:
The war in Iran has disrupted supplies of diesel, used to power trucks and heavy equipment, much more than gasoline, which is primarily used in passenger cars.
Oil Prices Climb as Cease-Fire Uncertainty Deepens

The New York Times – Business:
Investors wrestled with uncertainty about the cease-fire between the United States and Iran.
U.S. Nears Loan to Rescue Spirit Airlines

The New York Times – Business:
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.
Lufthansa Cuts 20,000 Flights to Save Fuel Amid Iran War Price Surge

The New York Times – Business:
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.
Oil Prices Creep Up as Investors Weigh Cease-Fire Extension

The New York Times – Business:
Oil prices stablized as investors scrambled to make sense of President Trump’s decision to extend the cease-fire with Iran
Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere

The New York Times – Business:
As wealthy nations scramble to secure stocks of oil, the result is higher prices for all and shortages in vulnerable countries.
A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on the No Surprises Act and Arbitration

The New York Times – Business:
A law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.
Strait of Hormuz May Not Return to Normal, Whether It’s Open or Closed

The New York Times – Business:
The energy industry is planning for a future where the choke point on Iran’s southern coast is a lot less important.
Trump Dismisses a Merger While Seeking Suitors for Spirit Airlines

The New York Times – Business:
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.
UnitedHealth Group Reports Flat First-Quarter Earnings

The New York Times – Business:
One of the nation’s largest insurers, the company’s profits were higher than analysts’ expectations but still fell short of showing a significant comeback.