The New York Times – Travel:
Airline passengers are feeling the pain in rising fees, as the war in Iran weighs on the price of jet fuel. Loyalty programs and certain credit cards can help ease the burden.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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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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Jury Finds Live Nation Acts as a Monopoly in a Victory for States
The New York Times – Music:
The music industry colossus that includes Ticketmaster was found to have violated antitrust laws by using its dominance in the industry to stifle competition.
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Air New Zealand to Introduce ‘Skynest’ Sleep Pods on Some Long-Haul Flights
The New York Times – Travel:
Air New Zealand will begin offering economy passengers four-hour naps in private pods on certain long-haul flights. Will other carriers follow its lead?
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Will the 2026 World Cup Bring Tourists Back to the U.S.?
The New York Times – Travel:
Travel restrictions, proposed social media searches and sky-high ticket prices are chasing away international soccer fans, but host cities are still hoping for a boon.
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European Airports Warn of Jet Fuel Shortages if Strait of Hormuz Remains Shut
The New York Times – Travel:
An association of airports told European Union officials that fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz had to restart within three weeks to avoid a “systemic” shortage.
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How Airlines Turned First-Class Seats From Freebies to a Profit Engine
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines used to give away most of their nicest seats, but they have increasingly found ways to persuade people to pay a lot for them.
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‘We Are Fierce Competitors’: Live Nation Case Reaches Closing Arguments
The New York Times – Music:
Thirty-four states accused the concert giant of suffocating competition and driving up ticket prices. The company denies being anything but big.
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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.