The New York Times – Travel:
The carrier has become the country’s most profitable by catering to affluent travelers, but it is facing stiffer competition from United.
Category: Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline
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Memorial Day Travel Forecast: Gas Prices, Traffic and Flights
The New York Times – Travel:
Most U.S. travelers will be driving to their destinations for the long weekend, kicking off what is expected to be a busy summer travel season.
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Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down
The New York Times – Travel:
The low-fare airline, which has struggled for years, had been trying to secure a $500 million lifeline from the Trump administration.
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Budget Airlines Ask Trump Administration for Billions as Fuel Costs Rise
The New York Times – Travel:
A trade group for the airlines is seeking $2.5 billion to help offset the big jump in jet fuel costs since the start of U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran.
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How Jet Fuel Shortages Could Affect Summer Travel to Europe and Beyond
The New York Times – Travel:
Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices. European vacations are looking a lot less affordable.
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U.S. Nears Loan to Rescue Spirit Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
The Trump administration is negotiating a deal that would provide as much as $500 million to the struggling company, which is in its second bankruptcy in two years.
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European Airlines Face Fuel Shortages Within Weeks
The New York Times – Travel:
If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights.
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Delta Expects Strong Profit Despite Higher Fuel Costs
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline said demand for tickets remained very strong despite the effects of the war in Iran.
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Delta, WestJet and Other Airlines Announce Higher Baggage Fees and Fuel Surcharges
The New York Times – Travel:
American and Canadian airlines, squeezed by surging fuel costs from the war in Iran, are adding “sticky” new bag fees and surcharges, on top of higher fares.