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Airline industry faces a shakeup as jet fuel hits hard

The competitive landscape for U.S. airlines is confronting seismic turbulence .

Axios

Flying soon? What the jet fuel crisis means for travellers and airlines

Jet fuel prices have roughly doubled since the war in Iran began – and shortages could start next.

Euronews

A United American merger is by no means impossible given the president 'loves big deals'

Answering five key questions about a blockbuster deal.

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Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?

A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn’t start flowing soon

The Independent UK

Airline mega-merger story is all about Trump

Corporate America has concluded that antitrust approval now comes from the top.

Axios

United Airlines CEO Reportedly Floats Merger Idea With American Airlines in Potential Industry Shake-Up

A reported proposal from United's top executive has sparked debate over whether combining the nation's largest airlines could strengthen global competitiveness—or drive fares higher for travelers.

International Business Times

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby lies on his office floor and takes 20-minute naps—and he says it doesn’t mean he’s accomplished any less

Despite taking a quick 20-minute nap on the floor, the United Airlines CEO says he has “accomplished more” than anything else he could have done in that time.

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United Airlines CEO reportedly pitched merger with American, sparking competition fears

Critics warn of ‘absolute disaster for the flying public’ if two air travel giants try to combine

The Guardian - US

United Airlines CEO judges candidates by whether pilots would want to go on a four-day trip with them: ‘If you say no, then they’re out’

Scott Kirby, the CEO of $31.7 billion company United Airlines, said he looks to hire employees who others would “want to hang out with.”

Fortune

Iran War Is Driving Prices Up — But Companies May Be Quietly Pushing Them Higher

Discover the economic impact of the Iran conflict on US jet fuel prices, with a 95% surge affecting airlines, consumers, and boosting defense contractor profits. Learn how rising oil prices lead to fuel surcharges and increased costs across the supply chain.

International Business Times UK

London flight cancellations begin as fuel prices soar and demand drops

Airlines have cut routes and warned of further disruption as rising oil prices push up costs and hit passenger numbers

Evening Standard

Airline CEO warns carriers ‘will not survive’ if issues persist

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The Independent UK

Some major US airlines may ‘not survive’ unless oil prices come down soon, experts warn

Jet fuel prices have ‘more than doubled in the last three weeks,’ United Airlines’ CEO warned

The Independent UK

Airlines are preparing for the worst as Iran war enters its fourth week. But demand is still strong, and travelers are willing to pay higher fares

Despite threats to the global jet fuel supply, airline demand is high as ever. Expect that to hit your wallet soon.

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United Airlines plans for oil hitting $175 a barrel and staying above $100 next year as industry faces worst shock since COVID

CEO Scott Kirby pointed out jet fuel prices have more than doubled in the last three weeks, representing an additional $11 billion in annual costs if prices stay at that level.

The Independent UK

The Latest: US deploys more troops to Mideast as Trump considers ‘winding down’ military operations

President Donald Trump says his administration is considering “winding down” military operations in the Middle East even as the United States announces it is sending more warships and Marines to the region and Iran threatens to attack tourist sites worldwide

International Business Times UK

Delta CEO Reveals 8 Record Sales Days This Quarter as Iran War Fails to Dent Bookings

Delta, American, and United raise Q1 revenue guidance at J.P. Morgan conference as bookings surge despite jet fuel costs rising over 50%.

The Independent UK

Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive

Airline ticket prices are starting to climb as carriers respond to rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in Iran

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AI is changing the CEO's role—and could lead to a changing of the guard

Even seasoned CEOs must show they can match the speed of technological change—and generate tangible returns from investments in it.

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A United Airlines flight attendant just shared her horrifying mashed potato secret and you can try it at home

This is gross, just gross.

Fortune

The travel industry has already lost $4 billion from the government shutdown. The FAA’s flight cuts starting Friday are a new threat

One of the busiest air travel seasons of the year is imminent, yet the FAA cut 10% of flights at 40 airports starting Friday.

Fortune

United and American Airlines beg Congress to end shutdown ahead of busy holiday season as air traffic controllers work overtime without pay

“It's putting stress on people. It's not fair to those people. It's also putting stress on the economy,” United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said.

The Independent UK

Four airlines join together to urge Democrats to fund the government and pay air traffic controllers

CEOs warn that continued shutdown will lead to more delays and flight cancellations – but Democrats insist that dropping their objections would jeopardize the health insurance of millions of Americans

Benzinga

United Airlines Q3 FY2025 Earnings Call Transcript

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) released its third-quarter earnings report before Thursday’s opening bell.

Fortune

Frontier Airlines boss fires back at United CEO's claim that low-cost flying is near extinction: 'That’s cute'

Barry Biffle said if Scott Kirby were “good at math, he would understand that we have an oversupply issue in the United States.”

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