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Breeze Airways said it compiled more than $200 million in revenue in the fourth quarter, driving an operating margin of over 4%.

Breeze Airways navigates headwinds, turns first quarterly profitIt's been a slow road to profitability for the low-cost carrier. CEO David Neeleman is confident that Breeze has turned a...

In the fourth quarter, United said premium revenue was up 10%, corporate revenue was up 7% and revenue from basic economy was up 20% year over year.

United says its plan came together in 2024During United Airlines' Q4 earnings call, CEO Scott Kirby said strategic changes made after the Covid-19 pandemic were...

A Hopper survey found that 76% of Americans plan to spend as much or more on travel this year than they did in 2024.

Higher airfares expected in the first half of 2025Compared with 2024, Hopper projects prices will be 19% higher in May and 12% higher in June.

The Sphere's immersive capabilities, including absorbing 3D video displays, helped to emphasize Delta's soaring ambition in the realms of technology, AI and personalization.

Delta once again delivers its vision of the future at CESAt the center of CEO Ed Bastian's presentation was an AI-powered app called Delta Concierge, which promises to offer a...

No mind left behind: How travel embraces neurodiversity

No mind left behind: How travel embraces neurodiversityThe industry is making strides in its efforts to serve every traveler, no matter how they perceive and navigate the world.

Digital screening: Coming soon to an airport near you?

Digital screening: Coming soon to an airport near you?Idemia North America CEO Donnie Scott said he believes a few airports will offer hands-free journeys within two to five years.

Delta won Cirium's Platinum Award despite its operational meltdown in July.

In 2024, Delta was Cirium's most on-time airline in North AmericaDelta flights were on time 83.7% of the time, tops among large North American carriers and third best among global carriers.

Spirit Airlines will try to chart a course toward profitability when it emerges from bankruptcy in 2025.

Preview 2025: The year ahead for aviationLow-cost U.S. airlines will ramp up attempts to compete more effectively in the surging premium market. Airlines could begin to...

The DOT is considering a tiered approach to compensation requirements, starting at between $200 and $300 for domestic delays of three to six hours.

Flight-disruption compensation rule is now up in the airThe incoming Trump administration will have the final say on a sweeping DOT proposal for airlines to compensate flyers when...

Spirit's Chapter 11 filing is the first by a large mainline U.S. carrier since American in 2011.

Spirit has turnaround plans but must act quicklySpirit says its prearranged Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding will position the airline for long-term success. But analysts say...