CNBCLeslie Josephs

American Airlines trims 2026 earnings outlook after jet-fuel surge; Q1 beat, Q2/FY 2026 guidance updated as United merger talks

American Airlines cut its 2026 earnings projections as a jet-fuel cost surge adds billions to expenses. Ahead of the Q1 readout, Wall Street-focused previews flagged accelerating profitability and updated Q2/FY 2026 guidance, while merger chatter with United remained in focus and ACSI results showed customer-satisfaction gains.

2026-04-23T04:24:08.198701-07:00
CAPA

Ryanair to increase minimum check-in and bag drop times in Nov-2026

By CAPA: Ryanair announced (22-Apr-2026) check-in and bag drop services at all its airports will close 60 minutes prior to scheduled departure - up from 40 minutes currently - effective 10-Nov-2026.

2026-04-22T23:06:38.970618-07:00
EuronewsDianne Apen-Sadler

Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3 is opening. Here’s what to expect

By Euronews: Airlines in Terminal 2 will move operations to the new building over the next three months.

2026-04-22T03:24:55.875731-07:00
MRO   PaxEx   Orders   Airbus   Lufthansa  
Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

Lufthansa debuts first retrofitted A380 with new 68-seat business class

By Air Data News: D-AIMC 'Mike-Charly' operates inaugural flight from Munich to Los Angeles after Lufthansa operated its first Airbus A380 equipped with new business class seats on April 23, with D-AIMC 'Mike-Charly' departing Munich as flight LH452 to Los Angeles.

newsroom.lufthansagroup.com

First A380 with new Business Class takes off

2026-04-23T02:49:44.102253-07:00
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AirInsightRichard Schuurman

Sir Tim Clark: Emirates Will Bounce Back From Crisis

By AirInsight: Emirates President Sir Tim Clark is absolutely confident that his airline and Dubai will bounce back from the crisis in the Middle East that hit the UAE hard since February 28.

2026-04-23T04:35:25.944531-07:00