Tag: Cost
NEWS Nov 03, 2026 JetBlue Raises Checked Bag Fees for Third Time in a Year as Fuel Costs Climb JetBlue has increased checked bag fees again, pushing the cost to check a bag up 43% in two years. Here's what travelers need to know. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Nov 01, 2026 Ryanair Locked in Fuel at $77 a Barrel. Now Its Rivals Face the Price Shock Ryanair locked in much of its jet fuel at lower prices before the 2026 Iran conflict sent fuel costs soaring. With jet fuel prices more than doubling year over year, the airline has a cost advantage over rivals such as Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest. But its hedges expire in 2027, raising questions about future ticket prices, airline profitability and the next fuel-cost shock. Read More →
NEWS Sep 28, 2026 Avelo Airlines Expands McKinney Operations With Third Aircraft and Four New Nonstop Routes Avelo Airlines adds a third Boeing 737 at McKinney National Airport, launching nonstop service to four new destinations across the country. Read More →
NEWS Sep 22, 2026 Frontier Airlines to Introduce First-Class Seating in 2027, Departing From Ultra-Low-Cost Roots Frontier Airlines will add first-class seats in 2027, marking a major shift from its ultra-low-cost model as it targets premium travelers. Read More →
NEWS Sep 21, 2026 Breeze Airways Presses FAA to Block Legacy Carriers From Acquiring Spirit's Vacated Slots Breeze Airways urges the FAA to prevent legacy carriers from acquiring defunct Spirit Airlines' slots, citing competition and consumer harm concerns. Read More →
NEWS Sep 18, 2026 AirAsia Pushes Back on Collapse Rumors as Fuel Costs Squeeze Budget Airline AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes denies the airline faces collapse, saying travel demand stays strong despite rising jet fuel prices pressuring margins. Read More →
NEWS Sep 17, 2026 Frontier Airlines Introduces Cancel For Any Reason Option For Passengers Up To 24 Hours Before Departure Frontier Airlines now lets passengers cancel any flight up to 24 hours before departure through a new Cancel For Any Reason product powered by Hopper. Read More →
NEWS Aug 04, 2026 Lufthansa Cuts Profit Outlook as Jet Fuel Costs Squeeze Airline Sector Lufthansa warned of profit risks tied to rising jet fuel costs, tightening its 2026 guidance after a sharp second-quarter earnings hit. Read More →
NEWS Jul 23, 2026 Fuel Costs Swallow American Airlines' Record Revenue as Carrier Warns of Potential Full-Year Loss American Airlines reported record revenue, but rising fuel costs and weaker domestic demand pushed half-year losses to $311 million. Read More →
NEWS Jul 14, 2026 Frontier Airlines Becomes First US Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier to Adopt Starlink WiFi Frontier Airlines will install SpaceX's Starlink internet on its fleet, becoming the first American ultra-low-cost carrier to offer the service. Read More →