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View from Lufthansa A321 from Napels to Frankfurt showing the skyline and mountains below

Lufthansa Maintains Outlook after Improved Q1 Performance

Lufthansa Group reported improved first-quarter 2026 results, with stronger revenue growth and…

7 May 2026

United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 flying in clear blue skies

American Union Chief Backs United’s CEO’s Merger Vision

The head of the Allied Pilots Association has pointed to a proposed…

Andreea Georgescu

6 May 2026

Jet Fuel Prices Capped by Nigerian Government

The Nigerian government has set indicative price ranges for jet fuel after…

5 May 2026

Large roadside billboard advertising Spirit Airlines against a clear blue sky. The sign has a teal background with bold yellow text reading “Feel like millions for tens,” with the dollar signs replacing the letter S. On the right side of the billboard, the bright yellow tail and rear fuselage of a Spirit Airlines aircraft are shown, with the word “spirit” printed in black on the tail and “more fly” in smaller text nearby. The billboard is mounted on a tall metal structure above a fenced roadside area, with lighting fixtures and support beams visible beneath it.

Spirit Airlines Seeks to Make Retention Payments as It Winds Down Operations

The recently shut-down low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines asked a U.S. bankruptcy court…

1 June 2026

A large yellow Jetliner taking off from an airport with blue sky

Avelo Airlines announces discounted fares for Spirit Airlines customers

Following the recent shutdown of Spirit Airlines, fellow budget airline Avelo Airlines…

4 May 2026

Spirit Airlines Airbus on the tarmac before takeoff. Yellow and black livery, in front of a blue sky with mountains in the background.

Spirit Airlines Shuts Down After Failed Rescue

Budget airline Spirit Airlines, is shutting down after failing to secure a…

4 May 2026