Spirit exit likely to lead to higher US airfares, experts say
New York (AFP) - The demise of ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is expected to add further upward pressure to ...
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Panama’s Copa Airlines orders 60 more Boeing 737 MAX for $13.5 bn
Panama City (AFP) - Panama's flagship carrier Copa Airlines signed a $13. 5 billion deal Tuesday to purchase 60 Boeing ...
Possible Trump rescue of Spirit Airlines spurs debate
New York (AFP) - Bargain US carrier Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy in 2025 for the second time in ...
American Airlines targets April 30 return to Venezuela
New York (AFP) - American Airlines said Thursday it will restore service to Venezuela as soon as April 30, making ...
US airlines still see strong demand as jet fuel worries loom
New York (AFP) - US carriers will face tough challenges in the months ahead if jet fuel prices stay high, ...
Unions rip American Airlines CEO on performance
New York (AFP) - American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is facing pressure from labor unions frustrated with the carrier's financial ...
Ryanair’s quarterly net profit slides on Italy fine
London (AFP) - Irish no-frills airline Ryanair on Monday announced an 80 percent drop in net profit for its third ...
Boeing annual orders top Airbus for first time since 2018
New York (AFP) - Boeing secured orders for nearly 1,200 commercial planes last year, topping European rival Airbus for the ...
Boeing annual orders top Airbus for first time since 2018
New York (AFP) - Boeing secured orders for nearly 1,200 commercial planes last year, topping European rival Airbus for the ...
Italy fines Ryanair $300 mn for abuse of dominant position
Rome (AFP) - Italy's competition authority said on Tuesday it had fined low-cost airline Ryanair more than 255 million euros ...
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