Airline CEOs urged by lawmaker to lower fares if fuel prices come down
[ad_1] A JetBlue aircraft lands under the DC skyline featuring the U.S. Capitol building, near United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Airlines aircraft on the tarmac at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. January 25, 2025. Jim Urquhart | Reuters A U.S. lawmaker is urging the CEOs of the country’s largest airlines […]
What a United-American merger would mean, from antitrust hurdles to airfare
[ad_1] American Airlines and United Airlines airplanes at the Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey, US, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Aristide Economopoulos | Bloomberg | Getty Images United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floated the idea of a potential tie-up with rival American Airlines to the Trump administration […]
Delta Air Lines unveils first new Delta One suite in premium cabin arms race
[ad_1] Delta A350 fleet renderings with the next-generation Delta One suite cabin. Courtesy: Delta Delta Air Lines on Monday unveiled an updated Delta One suite for some of its longest-haul planes, marking its first refresh of the top-tier seat in a decade as airline competition for well-heeled travelers ramps up. The new suites, which Delta […]
Defense’s Silicon Valley pivot: Ukraine, Iran wars challenge the legacy playbook
[ad_1] Warfare is undergoing a fundamental shift where tech with big price tags is being challenged by a more agile, decentralized model, spearheaded by Silicon Valley-backed start-ups, industry watchers told CNBC. The traditional defense model — notorious for development cycles that can span decades — is coming under increasing pressure. Companies are instead betting on […]
Jet fuel supply concerns grow as war with Iran drags on, airlines cut flights
[ad_1] A Lufthansa passenger aircraft is parked at a gate while a SASCA fuel truck services it on the apron at Toulouse Blagnac Airport in Blagnac in Occitanie in France on March 15, 2026. Isabelle Souriment | AFP | Getty Images The surging price of jet fuel isn’t the airline industry’s only problem. Now, it’s […]
Delta, Southwest raise checked bag fees $10 amid jet fuel price surge, joining other carriers
[ad_1] A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 airplane lands at Los Angeles International Airport after arriving from Atlanta on March 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines are raising checked bag fees by $10 for tickets, the third and fourth major U.S. carriers to increase […]
Basic business class is here with new, stripped-down United Polaris fares
[ad_1] United Airlines new Polaris seat on one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners Leslie Josephs/CNBC Does it matter where you sit if you’re sipping Champagne in first class? United Airlines is betting that for some travelers looking for luxury at a discount, it doesn’t. The carrier is launching new, cheaper tiers for its top-end Polaris […]
U.S. fighter jet downed in Iran, search is on for crew, official says
[ad_1] A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle on 16 July 2020. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images The U.S. was searching for the crew of an American fighter jet Friday after it was downed in Iran, a U.S. official told MS NOW. It isn’t clear if the plane was shot down or went down […]
European defense startups eye commercial deals and hiring push in the Middle East amid the Iran war
[ad_1] European defense tech startups are ramping up commercial discussions with Middle East governments since the Iran war, company execs told CNBC. Another CEO said interest from Gulf states was “skyrocketing” as they race to bolster measures to counter drone and missile attacks. Iran has targeted its neighbors since a joint U.S.-Israeli military operation began […]
JetBlue Airways raises checked bag fees at least $4 as fuel prices soar
[ad_1] A JetBlue Airways Airbus A321 airplane departs from Los Angeles International Airport en route to New York on Oct. 17, 2025. Kevin Carter | Getty Images JetBlue Airways is raising bag fees at least $4 as jet fuel prices soar amid the Iran war. Airfare has climbed for routes around the world since the […]