Fuel Surcharges, Bag Fees: How Airlines Are Passing on Costs to Travelers
The rise in fuel prices gives every airline on this list a good excuse to raise fees. Less clear is when they'll come back down.
Airline News
Delta’s 2012 Gamble on an Oil Refinery Is Paying Off — $300 Million Boost
When Delta purchased a refinery in 2012, industry experts were skeptical. But Delta is reaping the rewards from its refinery just south of Philadelphia.
What Happens to America’s Best Airlines When Their CEOs Leave?
The best airlines in America are also the most personality-dependent. The premium era is flattering both boards into thinking succession is a problem for later. It isn’t.
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Airline CEOs Pick the Exit Row 🪟
Air India's top exec is the latest in a growing list of airline CEOs stepping down. Each exit has its own official explanation but do they collectively point to something sharper?
Fuel Crisis Impact: Expect Airline Consolidation — or Elimination, Delta CEO says
Delta is now grappling with elevated fuel costs, causing the carrier to cut capacity and raise fares. Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the oil crisis is different from past crises due to the speed at which fuel prices have increased.
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United Goes Basic
Basic Economy is a no-go for most frequent travelers. But how bad can Basic Biz Class be?
Airline CEOs Are Under Fire – and Walking Away
Heading up a major airline has never been easy. But in today’s environment, it may be one of the most relentless jobs in global business.
Airlines Say Demand Is Still Strong. Is That Enough to Offset Billions in Added Fuel Costs?
As Delta is set to report first-quarter earnings on Wednesday, concerns about high fuel prices have taken center stage. With the current pace of the fuel price increases, it appears that most airlines might not be able to eke out a profit this year.
Delta to Raise Bag Fees as Airlines Pass Cost of Surging Fuel Prices Onto Passengers
Delta is joining United and JetBlue in increasing baggage fees as high fuel costs are starting to eat into airlines’ profits.
Jamie Dimon’s Shareholder Letter Has 8 Warnings Travel Execs Can’t Afford to Miss
Jamie Dimon didn't write a travel memo per se, but he might as well have. Softening consumer demand, oil shocks, AI disruption, and an immigration crisis — the threats are real, and they're arriving all at once.