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Ryanair says it plans to carry an extra 1 million passengers this year and has raised its profits outlook on the back of wide-ranging service improvements that have boosted sales and filled more aircraft.

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE Novartis AG, up $3.43 to $93.47 The drug developer presented positive data for a potential heart-failure drug and will ask for approval by the end of the year.

Hawaii tourism officials said Thursday they were tempering their expectations, but they still anticipate continued growth for the state's biggest industry.

Ryanair has launched a flexible business-class ticket in its latest U-turn from its no-frills tradition.

American Airlines and US Airways are pulling flight listings from Orbitz after they were unable to reach agreement on a long-term contract.

Global airlines should post an industry profit of $12.7 billion this year, an increase from a previous $10.6 billion forecast.

Global airlines should post an industry profit of $12.7 billion this year, an increase from a previous $10.6 billion forecast.

Apple Leisure Group CEO Alex Zozaya says the next great opportunity for both travelers and investors is Haiti.

Despite reports of a gloomy economy in some Asian countries, the luxury hotel business there is steadily on the rise, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts President Radha Arora told Maria Bartiromo on Opening Bell.

Priceline's 1Q profit improved 36% on continued growth in international bookings. Shares of the online travel booker slumped in response to a light 2Q outlook.

Despite having to end a 10-day trip early due to a gastrointestinal outbreak, shares of Royal Caribbean are soaring on a stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter profit and sunny outlook.

Priceline.com’s third-quarter profit jumped 40%, handily beating the Street amid a significant boost from its international operations. 

While lavish corporate events five years ago drew a negative stigma that executives tried desperately to avoid, new data show resorts are making a post-recession comeback.

Finding a way into India's vast but vexing market has long frustrated foreign retailers.

Airlines halt flights to Israel, and Amazon is bringing 'Fire' to your fingers.

General Electric is considering a sale of its asset management division to an investment management firm.

___ US probing possible airline collusion that kept fares high WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government is investigating possible collusion among major airlines to limit available seats, which keeps airfares high, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press.

Seven months after a racially charged email put the Atlanta Hawks on the market, there's an agreement to sell the NBA team for $850 million.

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE UnitedHealth Group Inc., up $3.70 to $109.32 The nation's largest health insurance company reported a boost in fourth-quarter profit that beat Wall Street expectations.

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