Airlines
Companies scoff at airlines’ cheapest business class tickets. ‘The real value is flexibility’
Some companies plan to shun the cheapest business- and premium- economy fares from their executives.
American Airlines will stop upgrading elite flyers to business from coach on long domestic flights
American Airlines will no longer give elite frequent flyers free upgrades from economy class to business on some of its longest domestic routes
Why flights are so expensive and will likely stay that way
Airlines are paying billions of dollars more in fuel costs this year
JetBlue overhauls fare options, from basic first to flexible economy. Here’s what to know
JetBlue is doing away with its “Core” product and putting economy tickets under a new name.
Southwest Airlines put Texas jet fuel on a boat to LA for the first time amid supply worries
Southwest hired a ship this spring to send fuel from Houston to Los Angeles in case of supply shortages.
American Airlines slashes 2026 earnings outlook as fuel costs spike
American Airlines further cut its 2026 earnings outlook, citing higher fuel costs.
JetBlue wins Spirit slots at LaGuardia Airport, eyes move to Marine Air Terminal as airlines fight for space
JetBlue Airways won takeoff and landing slots for up to 12 round-trip flights at LaGuardia Airport.
American Airlines CEO lays out his vision to close a more than $3 billion profit gap
The carrier is working on improving reliability, investing in more premium seats and lounges, and considering Boeing and Airbus for a new wide-body plane order.
FAA lets Boeing sign off on 737 Max, 787 airworthiness certificates again
The move is a vote of confidence in Boeing from the U.S. government.
United earnings top estimates but airline expects $6 billion in added fuel costs
United reported higher revenue for premium, corporate and no-frills basic economy tickets and higher revenue for both domestic and international trips.