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JetBlue accused of using ‘surveillance pricing’ to charge some passengers more for a ticket

The low-cost airline is being taken to court in New York over accusations of price manipulation

The Independent UK

You can fly almost anywhere in Europe for €20 while Spirit Airlines is staving off bankruptcy. Here's the difference

Why have budget carriers become durable competitors in Europe while the U.S. version is now fighting for a federal lifeline?

Fortune

Trump's Spirit Airlines Rescue Talks Ignite Concern of Government Control Over Private Business: Report

As the Trump administration weighs a potential rescue of Spirit Airlines from bankruptcy that would have the government own 90% of the company, numerous analysts have noticed a similar pattern across other industries.

International Business Times

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Spirit Airlines Might Get Rescued By An Unlikely Ally

Spirit Airlines hit some rough skies. But, an unlikely ally might help the company make a smooth landing.

The Mary Sue

Biden Killed the Spirit Airlines Merger. Now Trump Wants Taxpayers To Save the Company.

A merger with JetBlue could have saved the company. Instead, taxpayers will now be forced to pick up the bill.

Reason

How Spirit Airlines’ business model collapsed

COVID, a failed merger, and now a spike in jet fuel prices have conspired to make Spirit's finances unworkable.

Fortune

"The Amtrak of the skies"? Trump's interventionism comes for Spirit Airlines

The move could test how far the administration is willing to go to prop up a struggling private-sector company.

Axios

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Trump team may rescue Spirit Airlines after blaming Biden for blocking JetBlue merger

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The Independent UK

White House close to deal of up to $500m to rescue ailing Spirit Airlines

Rising costs have continued to plague the company, now facing soaring fuel costs due to the war with Iran

The Guardian - US

Did JetBlue Just Admit the Quiet Part Out Loud?

JetBlue is in hot water after accidentally saying the quiet part out loud when it comes to airline pricing.

The Mary Sue

JetBlue told a grieving customer to clear his cookies after a $230 price hike—then deleted the evidence

The FTC has been studying surveillance pricing since 2024 and recently its chairman told a Senate committee it may be time to review its disclosure rules for companies.

Fortune

JetBlue Faces Surveillance Pricing Accusations After '$230 Ticket Increase' Viral Tweet Sparks Backlash

JetBlue faces surveillance pricing accusations after a viral post claimed a $230 ticket increase. The airline denies using personal data to set fares.

International Business Times UK

Airline industry faces a shakeup as jet fuel hits hard

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

Axios

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

Answering five key questions about a blockbuster deal.

Fortune

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Axios

Airline mega-merger story is all about Trump

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

International Business Times UK

US Flight Cancellations and Delays Surge as Storms and Staffing Shortages Leave Passengers Trapped in Airports

Flight cancellations and delays spread across the US, leaving passengers stranded amid weather disruption and operational pressure

Kiplinger

United Airlines Checked Bag Fee Hikes Kick in Today

United joins other airlines in announcing higher baggage fees and other price hikes to offset rising jet fuel costs.

Barchart

Dear United Airlines Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for April 21

United Airlines faces rising fuel and labor costs, but strong demand keeps bookings resilient.

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The Guardian - US

Several US airlines raise baggage fees as Iran war sends fuel costs soaring

Delta, United and JetBlue hiked rates even as Delta announced $1bn pre-tax profit in quarter ending June

International Business Times UK

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.

The Independent UK

Another US airline raises checked bag fees effective immediately

A number of non-U.S. carriers have already added fuel surcharges

International Business Times

JetBlue Hikes Fees for Checked Baggage—How Much Do You Have to Pay Now?

JetBlue has announced an increase in fees passengers must pay for checked baggage due to increasing operational costs.

The Independent UK

JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costs

U.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies

The Independent UK

JetBlue is raising the price of checked bags by at least $4 as airline grapples with higher fuel costs

The budget-friendly airline appears to be the first major U.S. carrier to hike baggage fees amidst the fallout from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran — but it may not be the last

TechRadar

I just saw United Airlines big plans for the future and, yes, it wants to fly like Apple

After testing United’s latest upgrades, from Starlink Wi-Fi to its new “Elevated” cabins, a clearer strategy emerges: a push toward a more connected, consistent airline experience that increasingly echoes Apple’s ecosystem approach ahead of its 100th year.

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