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Are you planning a family vacation? Brace yourself for a ‘summer of discontent.’
After an epic meltdown last summer, many travelers may be emotionally prepared for another tumultuous travel season up ahead.
As bookings slow, airline earnings will be all about hopes for peak summer travel
U.S. airline stocks were higher ahead of first-quarter earnings, with investors hoping for good news about peak summer travel amid a recent slowdown in bookings.
Southwest CEO’s compensation nearly doubled in 2022 despite December debacle
Southwest Airlines CEO Robert Jordan’s compensation nearly doubled last year to $5.3 million after being promoted to the top job during a year that ended with massive flight cancellations that will cost Southwest more tha...
American Airlines CEO promises raises for pilots, matching Delta’s contract
The CEO of American Airlines says he is ready to give pilots raises and higher retirement contributions that would average 40% over four years to match a contract recently approved by pilots at Delta Air Lines.
Delta’s stock has significantly trailed its big rivals. That could change, analysts say.
Shares of Delta Air Lines Inc. moved higher on Tuesday after Evercore analysts upgraded the stock.
JetBlue-Spirit merger hit with Justice Department antitrust lawsuit
The Justice Department on Tuesday sued to block the merger of JetBlue Airways Corp. and Spirit Airlines Inc.
New York’s JFK Terminal 1 will stay closed at least another day due to ‘electrical issues’
JFK airport is urging travelers to 'check flight status with your airline before heading to the airport.'
Only 13 companies have issued upbeat profit forecasts for Q1, but earnings are due from this pessimism-resistant industry
Some big names from the one industry that hasn't yet been hit by a pandemic hangover — travel — might yet give Wall Street something to like.
Super Bowl ads aren’t just expensive, they’ve got a costly carbon footprint — here’s just how much
Here's how many times you could fly from Philadelphia to Kansas City, and still not pollute as much as the televised and digital ads linked to the Super Bowl.
Regulation Hidden Fees Hit From Every Direction. Biden Takes Aim.
The president is proposing the Junk Fee Prevention Act, which would require companies to disclose all charges upfront.
Advisor Practice Management Ali Flynn Phillips: Why I’m a Cautious Optimist on the Market
The partner at $2.4 billion Obermeyer Wood Investment Counsel, in Aspen, Colo., on navigating tricky markets for clients and as a firm.
Aerospace and Defense Boeing 747 Goes Out in Style. Final Delivery Had Easter Egg for Enthusiasts.
Boeing delivered its last 747 jet this week. The flight path contained a surprise.
Corrected Earnings Watch: Microsoft, Tesla and Intel are about to face the doubters
Tesla, Intel and Microsoft face bigger questions about the path forward, after their shares took a beating last year.
United Airlines swings to profit despite ‘worst’ winter storm, issues blue-sky guidance
United Airlines Holdings Inc. late Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings that were above Wall Street expectations and offered an optimistic view of the current quarter and guidance for full-year 2023.
These numbers make Delta Air Lines’ stock the best bet among U.S. carriers for 2023 and 2024
A close look at estimates shows the Atlanta-based carrier is expected to stand out by important measures in 2023 and 2024.
Airline stocks fall after Delta’s weaker-than-expected guidance
Delta’s fourth-quarter results beat analysts’ top and bottom line estimates, but its stock fell 4.4% premarket on weak guidance
After Delta’s ‘impressive’ fourth-quarter results, weakness in the first quarter presents ‘buying opportunity’
After a 'tumultuous year,' Delta's fourth-quarter results were impressive, Cowen analyst says.
JetBlue Move Puts Online Travel Sites On Notice
The airline pulled its listings off some online travel agency sites, and will continue looking for ways to cut distribution costs.
