Airlines
Less Canadians travelling to the U.S. amid trade tariff tensions, says WestJet’s Cruz
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Alex Cruz, vice chair of WestJet and former CEO of British Airways, discusses lowered U.S. airline forecasts, and explains how macroeconomic pressures are impacting the travel sector. Source
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Boeing plane prices could increase by millions with tariffs, says AerCap CEO
The price of a Boeing 787 plane could increase by $40 million in a worst case tariff scenario, AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly said. “In an absolute worst case scenario, say, a 25% increase across the board on tariffs, a tit-for-tat from both sides — a Boeing 787, the price will go up by $40 million,” […]
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AerCap CEO on tariff impact: A Boeing 787 will go up by $40 million ‘in worst case scenario’
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email CNBC’s Phil LeBeau and AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly join ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the state of global airline travel demand, impact of tariffs, Boeing’s production and delivery timeline, and more. Source
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NTSB calls for permanent helicopter flight restrictions around Washington airport after fatal collision
A Delta airline plane is towed into position to prepare for takeoff at Reagan National Airport after an American Airlines plane crashed on approach to the airport on Jan. 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. Tasos Katopodis | Getty Images The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday made an urgent call to permanently restrict helicopter flights in […]
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Southwest Airlines as we know it is over. Here’s what’s changing, from bag fees to basic economy
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX is pushed back from the gate at San Diego International Airport in San Diego, Aug. 24, 2024. Kevin Carter | Getty Images Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday what was once unthinkable: It will start charging customers to check their luggage. It’s a $300 million gamble. Last year, Southwest said its […]
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Airline CEOs warn domestic travel demand is slowing
A Delta Airlines and American Airlines plane are seen at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on July 1, 2023. Stefani Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Airlines are cutting their first-quarter profit and sales estimates, warning that a weaker economic backdrop is weighing on travel demand. Ahead of a JPMorgan industry conference, […]
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Southwest Airlines will charge to check bags for the first time, launch basic economy tickets
Baggage handlers load luggage onto a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on August 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images It’s happening: Southwest Airlines will start charging passengers to check bags for the first time. It’s a stunning reversal that shows the low-cost pioneer is […]
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Delta Air Lines slashes earnings outlook citing weaker U.S. demand, sending shares down
Delta Air Lines planes are seen parked at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on June 19, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Kent Nishimura | Getty Images Delta Air Lines cut its first-quarter revenue and profit forecasts, citing weaker consumer and corporate travel demand. Delta expects revenue in the quarter ending March 31 to rise no more than 5% […]
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FAA briefly halts flights to several Florida airports after SpaceX rocket testing failure
SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship lifts off for a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Eric Gay | AP The Federal Aviation Administration briefly halted flights to several Florida airports on Thursday night after a SpaceX Starship testing failure. The incident marks the second time this year that SpaceX experienced […]
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Southwest Airlines closing 2 more crew bases in cost-cutting push
A Southwest Airlines aircraft at a gate at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, Feb. 16, 2023. Jordan Vonderhaar | Bloomberg | Getty Images Southwest Airlines is closing two more crew basis amid its cost-cutting push that has also led to its first mass layoffs in its more than 50 years of flying. The airline […]
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