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Rising Fuel Costs Push Airlines Toward Higher Airfares
Airlines warn that rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East Crisis could drive airfares higher, especially on long-haul routes.
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Airlines warn that rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East Crisis could drive airfares higher, especially on long-haul routes.
Scandinavian airline SAS will cancel 1,000 flights in April as rising jet fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict put pressure on operations.
Southwest Airlines will stop flying from Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles in June as part of a broader strategy to streamline its route network.
Airline alliance Oneworld has named Ole Orver as its new CEO, bringing more than two decades of aviation and network strategy experience to the role.
Delta will launch nonstop Minneapolis–Maui service in December as part of a broader expansion of its Hawaii network.
Spirit Airlines is seeking court approval to auction 20 Airbus aircraft as it restructures under Chapter 11 and scales down its network.
Southwest Airlines will install Starlink high-speed internet on all 803 aircraft, aiming to equip more than 300 planes by year-end.
Air Transat will cease all flights to the United States by mid-June, reflecting weakening cross-border demand between Canada and the U.S.
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom has agreed to meet with pilot union leaders as tensions rise over operational disruptions and the carrier’s financial direction.
Lufthansa is rolling out a major business class cabin upgrade on its Airbus A380 aircraft, with new seats entering service from April.
Qantas is set to sell its entire stake in Jetstar Japan, marking another step in the airline’s strategy to refocus on its core Australian brands.
JetBlue will conclude its long-running loyalty partnership with JSX in February, reshaping how frequent flyers earn points on premium short-haul charter flights.