Airline News

United is the latest carrier to announce it will raise bag fees as airlines are passing down the price of surging fuel costs onto customers.

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This follows recent decisions by CEOs of Air Canada and Indigo.

Now that IndiGo has significantly hiked its fuel surcharges, will Air India follow suit? Air India’s still-unannounced Phase 3 Far East surcharge will likely reflect the new, higher benchmark.

If Southwest is just like every other airline, is it still Southwest?

Southwest is starting to look a lot like other airlines after decades of going its own way. There will be bumps and some loyal passengers will gripe. None of that will matter if it delivers on its profit goals.

Unlike Dubai, Virgin has decided to scrap rather than simply suspend its Saudi service – this suggests the challenges go beyond wartime woes. 

For a carrier that controls more than 60% of India's domestic air traffic, the choice of successor carries weight well beyond the boardroom. And in Walsh, the IndiGo board has reached for one of the most battle-tested names in global aviation.

Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes sees opportunity where others see crisis. But like his planes, every bit of that optimism runs on fuel.

Michael Rousseau's struggles with the French language are nothing new, but they've become a major distraction for Air Canada in the aftermath of the deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport.