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EnergyAs Spirit Airlines looks for a lifeline, Frontier and Avelo are asking the Trump administration for $2.5 billion to cover jet fuel costs
By Jacqueline MunisApril 27, 2026
United Airlines CEO says a proposed merger would benefit travelers, but American still won’t return his calls
PoliticsUnited Airlines CEO says a proposed merger would benefit travelers, but American still won’t return his calls
By Matt Ott and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
‘Capitalism works because the losers die’: Kevin O’Leary says it’s a ‘really bad idea’ for the federal government to bail out Spirit Airlines
Economy‘Capitalism works because the losers die’: Kevin O’Leary says it’s a ‘really bad idea’ for the federal government to bail out Spirit Airlines
By Sydney LakeApril 27, 2026
U.S. considers using Defense Production Act for Spirit bailout
PoliticsU.S. considers using Defense Production Act for Spirit bailout
By Allyson Versprille and BloombergApril 25, 2026
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InvestingAmerican Airlines CEO calls United merger a ‘nonstarter’: ‘No way to view that as anything but anticompetitive’
By Jake AngeloApril 24, 2026
You can fly almost anywhere in Europe for €20 while Spirit Airlines is staving off bankruptcy. Here’s the difference
PoliticsYou can fly almost anywhere in Europe for €20 while Spirit Airlines is staving off bankruptcy. Here’s the difference
By Catherina GioinoApril 23, 2026
The surprising reason a Spirit Airlines bailout could be bad news for travelers
EconomyThe surprising reason a Spirit Airlines bailout could be bad news for travelers
By Shawn TullyApril 23, 2026
Southwest Air drops as US airlines contend with soaring fuel
North AmericaSouthwest Air drops as US airlines contend with soaring fuel
By Sri Taylor and BloombergApril 22, 2026
Trump administration reportedly nears $500 million rescue deal for Spirit Airlines
EconomyTrump administration reportedly nears $500 million rescue deal for Spirit Airlines
By Catherina GioinoApril 22, 2026
JetBlue told a grieving customer to clear his cookies after a $230 price hike—then deleted the evidence
LawJetBlue told a grieving customer to clear his cookies after a $230 price hike—then deleted the evidence
By Catherina GioinoApril 21, 2026
A Spirit Airlines plane flies over a highway
EnergySpirit Airlines looked like it was in the clear but rising fuel costs are threatening its bankruptcy its exit
By Jacqueline MunisApril 20, 2026
The jet-fuel surge is making global flight connections disappear
EnergyThe jet-fuel surge is making global flight connections disappear
By Danny Lee, Kate Duffy, Sri Taylor and BloombergApril 18, 2026
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EnergyAir Canada suspends all summer flights to New York’s JFK airport on Iran-surging fuel price
By The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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LawAmerica’s busiest airport told to cut 300 flights per day from summer schedule
By Jessica Hill and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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C-SuiteCould a United—American Airlines merger really happen? It’s not impossible given a president who ‘loves big deals’
By Shawn TullyApril 17, 2026
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