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9:02 AM | Sunday | Jun 7, 2026 Reuters

Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war

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5:17 PM | Saturday | Jun 6, 2026 Reuters

Southwest sticks with Boeing as MAX 7 delay pushes service to 2027

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3:45 PM | Saturday | Jun 6, 2026 Reuters

High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says

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3:42 PM | Friday | Jun 5, 2026 PRNewsWire

Did Southwest Airlines Co. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?

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3:42 PM | Friday | Jun 5, 2026 PRNewsWire

Did Southwest Airlines Co. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?

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2:02 AM | Thursday | Jun 4, 2026 Reuters

Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summit

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8:20 PM | Tuesday | Jun 2, 2026 Fool - Investing News

Delta Air Lines vs. United Airlines: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

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6:07 AM | Saturday | May 30, 2026 Fool - Investing News

Here's Why Alaska Air Shares Popped Higher This Week

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12:38 PM | Friday | May 29, 2026 Business Insider

Southwest walks back a plus-size passenger policy that landed it in the hot seat

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12:35 PM | Friday | May 29, 2026 Investopedia

Yes, Airfares Are Rising—But Airline Executives Say That Isn't Stopping You From Flying

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11:06 AM | Wednesday | May 27, 2026 Investors Business Daily

Oil Prices Slide On U.S.-Iran Peace Signals; Airline Stocks Take Off

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2:21 PM | Tuesday | May 26, 2026 Investopedia

Why Some Experts Say Airline Profits—and Stocks—Are About To Take Off

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6:24 AM | Saturday | May 23, 2026 Business Insider

Airlines are absorbing up to 50% of surging jet fuel costs. Alaska is still betting on premium international flights

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12:32 PM | Friday | May 22, 2026 Zacks Investment Research

Why Is Southwest (LUV) Up 8% Since Last Earnings Report?

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Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war

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9:02 AM | Sunday | Jun 7, 2026

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The global airline industry nearly halved its ​2026 profit forecast on Sunday, citing conflict in the Middle East that has driven up fuel costs, disrupted key air ‌corridors and exposed the fragility of a sector operating on thin margins.

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9:02 AM | Sunday | Jun 7, 2026

Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war

Reuters

The global airline industry nearly halved its ​2026 profit forecast on Sunday, citing conflict in the Middle East that has driven up fuel costs, disrupted key air ‌corridors and exposed the fragility of a sector operating on thin margins.

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5:17 PM | Saturday | Jun 6, 2026

Southwest sticks with Boeing as MAX 7 delay pushes service to 2027

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Southwest Airlines expects Boeing's long-delayed 737 MAX 7 to enter ‌revenue service in 2027 and remains focused on the MAX family rather than adding another aircraft type to reduce risk, Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson told Reuters on Saturday.

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3:45 PM | Saturday | Jun 6, 2026

High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says

Reuters

Budget carriers have been among the hardest hit, lacking higher margin revenue streams.

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3:42 PM | Friday | Jun 5, 2026

Did Southwest Airlines Co. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?

PRNewsWire

Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights and options at no cost or obligation. We would handle any matter on a contingent fee basis, whereby you would not be responsible for out-of-pocket payment of our legal fees or expenses.

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3:42 PM | Friday | Jun 5, 2026

Did Southwest Airlines Co. Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?

PRNewsWire

Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights and options at no cost or obligation. We would handle any matter on a contingent fee basis, whereby you would not be responsible for out-of-pocket payment of our legal fees or expenses.

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2:02 AM | Thursday | Jun 4, 2026

Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summit

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Global airline bosses gathering in Rio de Janeiro this weekend will be searching for answers to the industry's biggest crisis since the pandemic, with the Iran war driving up jet fuel costs, forcing flight ​detours and testing carriers' ability to raise fares.

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8:20 PM | Tuesday | Jun 2, 2026

Delta Air Lines vs. United Airlines: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

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Delta's premium partnerships and United's global reach set the stage for a high-stakes faceoff in profit growth, margins, and risk management.

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6:07 AM | Saturday | May 30, 2026

Here's Why Alaska Air Shares Popped Higher This Week

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There's increasing evidence to suggest airlines are working through a difficult cost environment.

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12:38 PM | Friday | May 29, 2026

Southwest walks back a plus-size passenger policy that landed it in the hot seat

Business Insider

Southwest Airlines revised its "customer of size" policy to offer free extra seats. The change comes after backlash over the way its previous policy was enforced.

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12:35 PM | Friday | May 29, 2026

Yes, Airfares Are Rising—But Airline Executives Say That Isn't Stopping You From Flying

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Oil prices are high. Airfares are high.

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11:06 AM | Wednesday | May 27, 2026

Oil Prices Slide On U.S.-Iran Peace Signals; Airline Stocks Take Off

Investors Business Daily

Oil prices retreated below $90 a barrel as markets bet that a U.S.-Iran deal is likely happen soon.

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2:21 PM | Tuesday | May 26, 2026

Why Some Experts Say Airline Profits—and Stocks—Are About To Take Off

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After a tough start to the year, some analysts see airline stocks catching a tailwind soon.

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6:24 AM | Saturday | May 23, 2026

Airlines are absorbing up to 50% of surging jet fuel costs. Alaska is still betting on premium international flights

Business Insider

Alaska Airlines launched its new Seattle-to-London route on Thursday, at a testing time for aviation. An executive told Business Insider most airlines are only covering up to 50% of increased fuel costs.

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12:32 PM | Friday | May 22, 2026

Why Is Southwest (LUV) Up 8% Since Last Earnings Report?

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Southwest (LUV) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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