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Airlines are preparing for the worst as Iran war enters its fourth week. But demand is still strong, and travelers are willing to pay higher fares

Despite threats to the global jet fuel supply, airline demand is high as ever. Expect that to hit your wallet soon.

Fortune

United Airlines plans for oil hitting $175 a barrel and staying above $100 next year as industry faces worst shock since COVID

CEO Scott Kirby pointed out jet fuel prices have more than doubled in the last three weeks, representing an additional $11 billion in annual costs if prices stay at that level.

Fortune

The Latest: US deploys more troops to Mideast as Trump considers ‘winding down’ military operations

President Donald Trump says his administration is considering “winding down” military operations in the Middle East even as the United States announces it is sending more warships and Marines to the region and Iran threatens to attack tourist sites worldwide

The Independent UK

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Delta CEO Reveals 8 Record Sales Days This Quarter as Iran War Fails to Dent Bookings

Delta, American, and United raise Q1 revenue guidance at J.P. Morgan conference as bookings surge despite jet fuel costs rising over 50%.

International Business Times UK

Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive

Airline ticket prices are starting to climb as carriers respond to rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in Iran

The Independent UK

AI is changing the CEO's role—and could lead to a changing of the guard

Even seasoned CEOs must show they can match the speed of technological change—and generate tangible returns from investments in it.

Fortune

A United Airlines flight attendant just shared her horrifying mashed potato secret and you can try it at home

This is gross, just gross.

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The travel industry has already lost $4 billion from the government shutdown. The FAA’s flight cuts starting Friday are a new threat

One of the busiest air travel seasons of the year is imminent, yet the FAA cut 10% of flights at 40 airports starting Friday.

Fortune

United and American Airlines beg Congress to end shutdown ahead of busy holiday season as air traffic controllers work overtime without pay

“It's putting stress on people. It's not fair to those people. It's also putting stress on the economy,” United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said.

Fortune

Four airlines join together to urge Democrats to fund the government and pay air traffic controllers

CEOs warn that continued shutdown will lead to more delays and flight cancellations – but Democrats insist that dropping their objections would jeopardize the health insurance of millions of Americans

The Independent UK

United Airlines Q3 FY2025 Earnings Call Transcript

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) released its third-quarter earnings report before Thursday’s opening bell.

Benzinga

Frontier Airlines boss fires back at United CEO's claim that low-cost flying is near extinction: 'That’s cute'

Barry Biffle said if Scott Kirby were “good at math, he would understand that we have an oversupply issue in the United States.”

Fortune

Frontier Airlines CEO Warning Predicts Fewer Local Flights: Is The Carrier In Financial Trouble?

Travellers may soon face fewer flight options and higher fares as Frontier and other airlines cut routes to focus on profitability

International Business Times UK

Newark airport runway project wraps up early, so when will flight limits ease?

A construction project on one of Newark Liberty International airport’s three main runways wrapped up nearly two weeks early, so the Federal Aviation Administration expects to begin easing flight limits next week

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Fortune

United's CEO proclaims the budget airline model is dead and argues they 'screw the customer'

The airline also announced a partnership with JetBlue allowing customers to share perks and miles between the airlines.

The Independent UK

I tried out United Airlines’ new Dreamliner seats. These are the biggest changes

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says the new ‘Elevated’ interiors put United on the cusp of being ‘the best airline ever’. The Independent’s US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill was on hand to test out the new seat specs for each class — from business to economy

Reason

Newark Mayor Arrested for ICE 'Trespassing'

Plus: Air traffic controller issues, tariff deal between U.S. and China, "murder insurance," and more...

Salon

Flight disruptions could spread in U.S.

Sean Duffy told "Meet the Press" that delays and cancellations at Newark's airport might happen at others

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Latin Times

Newark Air Controllers Again Lost Contact With Planes For Over a Minute As Disruptions Continue

The Newark airport was again affected by a "telecommunications outage" that left air controllers and planes in the dark for about 90 seconds, the FAA said

International Business Times

US Safety Officials Slow Operations At Newark Airport After Outage

Regulators said Wednesday they have been slowing arrivals and departures at one of the United States' busiest airports following a 90-second traffic control system outage last week that has industry experts sounding alarm bells.

The Guardian - US

FAA to take immediate steps to address Newark airport fiasco

Telecom failure resulted in ‘most dangerous situation you could have’ and hundreds of delays

The Independent UK

Controllers briefly lost contact with Newark planes before wider flight disruptions

The nation’s air traffic controllers union says the flight cancellations plaguing Newark’s Liberty International Airport and spilling over to U.S. airports can be traced to a week ago when controllers temporarily lost contact with planes

The Guardian - US

Top Democrat calls for investigation into ‘chaotic’ Newark airport delays

Chuck Schumer calls Federal Aviation Authority ‘a mess’ over days of problems at the major New Jersey airport

Latin Times

Air Traffic Controller's Chilling Warning to Passengers Traveling in US: 'Don't Fly to Newark'

An air traffic controller told MSNBC that it is not safe to fly out of Newark: "Avoid Newark at all costs," the controller said

The Guardian - US

Major delays at Newark airport as FAA cites air traffic control staffing issues

One of US’s biggest airports, in New York area, experiences 210 delays and 88 cancellations amid aviation safety fears

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