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Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers

New York Times 24 Apr 2026
A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer ... .
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Trump Administration Nears Loan Deal to Rescue Spirit Airlines

New York Times 22 Apr 2026
The Trump administration is negotiating a deal with the struggling company, which is in its second bankruptcy in two years ... .
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Trump Dismisses a Merger While Seeking Suitors for Spirit Airlines

New York Times 21 Apr 2026
As he rejected the idea of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines, President Trump said someone, including possibly the federal government, should buy or help Spirit ... .
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American Airlines Says It Won’t Merge With United

New York Times 18 Apr 2026
American issued the statement after news reports that United Airlines’ chief executive had discussed the idea with the Trump administration ... .
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European Airlines Face Fuel Shortages Within Weeks

New York Times 16 Apr 2026
If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights ... .
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How Airlines Turned First-Class Seats From Freebies to a Profit Engine

New York Times 10 Apr 2026
Airlines used to give away most of their nicest seats, but they have increasingly found ways to persuade people to pay a lot for them ... .
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European Airports Warn of Jet Fuel Shortages if Strait of Hormuz Remains Shut

New York Times 10 Apr 2026
An association of airports told European Union officials that fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz had to restart within three weeks to avoid a “systemic” shortage ... .
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Delta Expects Strong Profit Despite Higher Fuel Costs

New York Times 08 Apr 2026
The airline said demand for tickets remained very strong despite the effects of the war in Iran ... .
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United to Offer No-Frills Fares in Its Premium Cabins

New York Times 03 Apr 2026
United is introducing restrictive base fares in its most profitable cabins. premium economy and business class ... .
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Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier

New York Times 26 Mar 2026
Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday ... .
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What Soaring Fuel Costs Mean for Your Air Travel

New York Times 25 Mar 2026
The price of jet fuel has almost doubled since the start of the war. Our reporter Niraj Chokshi, who covers aviation, describes what that will mean for flights ... .
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War in Iran Is Disrupting Air Travel, Hitting Middle East Hardest

New York Times 24 Mar 2026
Some airlines and travelers, especially in the Middle East and elsewhere in Asia, are bearing the brunt of the pain, while others are doing better ... .
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