Cheaper jet fuel, strong demand expected to boost airline profits even higher in 2015
Leaders of United and Southwest gave an upbeat forecast for 2015 that combined strong travel demand and cheaper fuel.
From baller to small business owners: NFL players find second careers as entrepreneurs
As Eddie George neared the end of his nine seasons in the NFL, the running back began pondering his next play.
Despite gains on international flights, United Airlines reports flat traffic in December
United Airlines said Friday that passenger traffic in December was nearly flat and a key revenue measure rose only slightly in the fourth quarter.
Southwest Airlines rose the most in Standard & Poor's 500 in 2014; Transocean fell the most
The plunging price of oil helped create 2014's biggest winners and losers on the stock market.
The quick growth of Asian airlines creates challenge: how to safely train enough jet pilots
Every week, a combined total of 28 new planes roll off the assembly lines at Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Embraer factories — the fastest production rate in the history of commercial aviation.
As crews search for AirAsia Indonesia Flight 8501, here are some answers about the missing jet
Rescue crews are searching Indonesian waters for AirAsia Indonesia Flight 8501, which disappeared Sunday with 162 passengers and crew onboard.
Airlines forecast huge profit rise to $25 billion in 2015 with continued fall in oil prices
The global airline industry expects its profits to leap to a record high next year, helped by strong passenger demand, increased efficiency and a continued fall in jet fuel prices.
Price of Thanksgiving dinner is up over last year, but don't blame the turkey
Giving thanks will be a little costlier this year, but — and here's something you can be truly thankful for — it probably won't empty your wallet.
From handbags to Harleys, Japan's slide back into recession could hurt US companies
Japan has slipped back into a recession for the second time in two years.
Shares of Branson-backed Virgin America start trading with tailwind from airline industry
Virgin America begins selling shares to the public on Friday, and the timing of the IPO could hardly be better.
Cheaper jet fuel, nearly full airplanes help US airlines soar to big 3Q profits
Saving a nickel or a dime per gallon might not seem like much to the average motorist, but for airlines that burn hundreds of millions of gallons of fuel every month, it adds up quickly.
Airline stocks fall after news that health worker with Ebola flew on Frontier Airlines flight
Airline stocks are tumbling after news that the second health worker to be diagnosed with Ebola flew on a commercial flight the night before reporting a fever.
Shares of Spirit Airlines, long a Wall Street darling, fall on reduced profit-margin outlook
Shares of Spirit Airlines Inc. fell Wednesday after the low-fare carrier cut its forecast for third-quarter profit margin because of underpayment of fuel excise taxes going back several years.
Airfares in US rose 2.7 percent in year's first half; more increases seen as economy improves
Travelers, prepare to pay more for your flight.
Consumer complaints about airlines rise; Frontier and Spirit get the lowest marks
Consumer complaints against airlines are rising even as the carriers get slightly better at staying on schedule.
North Dakota airline boardings slump in March due in part to oil slowdown but still are strong
North Dakota airline boardings have dropped for the first time in years and industry officials say slumping oil activity is a likely reason, though not the only one.
United Airlines reports dip in September traffic, especially on United Express flights
United Continental Holdings Inc. reported Thursday that passenger traffic in September dipped 0.2 percent, with most of the decline on its United Express regional flights.
Passenger traffic fails to keep pace with expansion at American Airlines and US Airways
Passenger traffic on American Airlines and US Airways fell slightly last month, leaving a few more empty seats on planes, especially on flights between the U.S. and Europe.
Fewer empty seats helps Delta Air Lines post another increase in key revenue figure
Delta Air Lines Inc. said Wednesday that a key revenue figure rose 2 percent in August, slightly below the carrier's record in July and its previous forecast for the whole third quarter.
Delta Air Lines reports rising traffic and revenue trend; shows no let-up in air-travel demand
Delta Air Lines Inc. said Monday that passengers flew more and paid higher average prices than a year ago, indicating that there has been no let-up in solid demand for air travel.