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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

American Airlines cuts 2026 profit guidance after higher jet-fuel costs persist despite record Q1 revenue

American Airlines reported $13.9 billion in first-quarter revenue but remained loss-making, citing that more than $4 billion in incremental fuel costs will keep full-year earnings broadly flat. It also trimmed 2026 profit/earnings projections amid high Jet A prices and ongoing merger speculation with United.

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

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2026-04-22T23:06:38.970618-07:00
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

British Airways Caught in Frequent Flyer Backlash as it Extends Loyalty Status to Passengers Who Didn't Fly

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: British Airways has found itself in the midst of a furious frequent flyer backlash after what was once the ‘world’s favorite airline’ started extending loyalty status to passengers who had hardly flown with the carrier, while leaving others who were tantalizingly close to reaching a new status level on the hook.

2026-04-23T05:57:46.079304-07:00