Iran War Costs Have Hit Travel’s Profit Forecasts
The Iran war didn't just raise fuel costs — it upended many travel company's business plans for 2026.
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U.S. Airlines Are Spending Over $5 Billion in Fuel, Up More Than 50% Since the Iran War Started
In just the span of two months fuel costs are up more than double since the start of the Iran war, according to new data from the Department of Transportation.
Airline Alliances Shift as Emirates Bets on a Fast Travel Rebound
American and Alaska explore a deeper partnership, Emirates says travelers will move on quickly from the Iran war, and hotel earnings are starting strong despite uncertainty ahead.
American and Alaska in Talks Over a Revenue-Sharing Partnership
Such a partnership could give both American and Alaska a revenue boost as they struggle with surging fuel costs.
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.
U.S. Citizen Stuck in Qatar Hopes for a Repatriation Flight While Scheduled Service is Cancelled
With limited exceptions, the U.S. State Department is running the show right now in determining which Americans get onto flights out of Qatar.
Alaska Airlines Under Pressure: IT Outages, Hawaiian Integration, and the Seattle Global Push
Alaska Airlines is in one of the most important transition moments in its modern history, and it is happening under real operational pressure. In this Skift Take Sessions episode, Wil…
Alaska Airlines Makes Its Largest-Ever Boeing Order
Alaska is ambitious about transforming itself from a West Coast player to an international one. The carrier hopes a blockbuster Boeing order will help it reach that goal faster.
Alaska Airlines Leans on Hawaiian For Global Expansion
Alaska Airlines is moving faster into global markets than anyone expected thanks to Hawaiian's aircraft and international playbook.
Shutdown’s Business Impact: Airlines Most Exposed to FAA Cuts
The FAA’s flight reductions will impact major U.S. airlines differently. Those operating a greater number of flights with high frequencies will most likely be insulated from the effects of the cuts. But if the cuts continue through Thanksgiving and the holiday travel season, then airlines could take a significant hit.