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Big 3 hold winning hands at the card gameThe long-anticipated demise of Spirit Airlines is also evidence that the large loyalty programs of the Big 3 U.S. airlines are...

Southwest and Singapore Airlines begin interline partnership

Southwest and Singapore Airlines begin interline partnershipTravelers can now connect between Singapore and nearly 120 airports in the Southwest network via Los Angeles, Seattle and San...

IATA estimates that the airlines' worldwide net profit was $45 billion in 2025, and it forecasts profits will fall to $23 billion this year.

IATA lowers 2026 airline profit forecast due to high fuel costsThe airline trade group now projects a net profit of $23 billion for the world's airlines this year, down from its $41 billion...

A Philippine Airlines Boeing 777 taking off in Los Angeles.

Philippine Airlines to join Oneworld allianceOneworld chairman Robert Isom said adding Philippine Airlines would "strengthen our connectivity across key markets in the Asia...

Riyadh Air's Boeing 787 Dreamliners have business, premium economy and economy cabins.

Riyadh Air prepares for full launch with Boeing 787 deliveryThe fledgling Saudi carrier's first two Boeing 787s will fly between London and Riyadh, starting July 1.

Turkish Airlines approved to purchase stake in Air Europa

Turkish Airlines approved to purchase stake in Air EuropaAn investment of 300 million euros would buy Turkish between 25% and 27% of the Spanish carrier.

The first Delta One Lounge at LAX opened in Terminal 3 in 2024.

Delta to open second Delta One Lounge at LAXPhase one of the Delta One Lounge in Terminal 2 will open this summer, with completion expected ahead of the 2028 Summer...

Average international airfares reached as high as $1,104 for the week that ended May 4.

International airfares from the U.S. hit a seven-week lowAverage economy roundtrip international fares were $1,028 for the week that ended May 25. Still, they're up 33% from the last...

The new lounge opens on June 4.

Alaska Airlines opens new Portland loungeThe new space about twice the size of the previous lounge.

In addition to flying international routes, Southwest is thinking about adding first-class cabins and airport lounges.

Southwest anticipates long-haul international flights within five yearsCEO Bob Jordan said the airline's Baltimore base would be a natural starting point for a transatlantic operation.

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