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Airline earnings preview: US carriers eye 2026 growth via international expansion and premium products

U.S. carriers heading into 2026 expect revenue growth driven by international expansion and higher‑margin premium cabins, with earnings previews highlighting network restoration, premium‑product investments and loyalty monetization. The outlook is also shaped by consolidation and restructuring risks tied to Spirit and other low‑cost carriers.

2026-01-09T09:08:09.072826-08:00

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Hainan Airlines Holding denies reported acquisition of Qingdao Airlines

2026-01-08T18:50:05.218301-08:00

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Aer Lingus to close Manchester base, end transatlantic services from UK hub after 31 March 2026

2026-01-08T11:35:47.721651-08:00

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French Polynesia to restructure Air Tahiti Nui ahead of planned sale

2026-01-08T15:47:48.953551-08:00

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Airline earnings preview: US carriers eye 2026 growth via international expansion and premium products U.S. carriers heading into 2026 expect revenue growth driven by international expansion and higher‑margin premium cabins, with earnings previews highlighting network restoration, premium‑product investments and loyalty monetization. The outlook is also shaped by consolidation and restructuring risks tied to Spirit and other low‑cost carriers.

2026-01-09T09:08:09.072826-08:00

Airline earnings preview: US carriers eye 2026 growth via international expansion and premium products

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Hainan Airlines Holding denies reported acquisition of Qingdao Airlines Hainan Airlines Holding has formally denied market rumours that it is planning to acquire Qingdao Airlines (QW, Qingdao Jiaodong). The company issued the rebuttal in response to investor enquiries, saying no such transaction is underway. No further details were provided.

2026-01-08T18:50:05.218301-08:00

Hainan Airlines Holding denies reported acquisition of Qingdao Airlines

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French Polynesia to restructure Air Tahiti Nui ahead of planned sale French Polynesia will restructure state-owned carrier Air Tahiti Nui ahead of a planned sale, the territory's president announced. The government said the reorganisation will prepare the airline for divestment, addressing governance and operational arrangements to make the carrier sale-ready before a transaction is launched.

2026-01-08T15:47:48.953551-08:00

French Polynesia to restructure Air Tahiti Nui ahead of planned sale

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U.S. private‑jet operator Jet It files for Chapter 7 liquidation U.S. private‑jet operator Jet It has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, initiating liquidation of its assets and effectively ending prospects for a restructuring. The filing removes Jet It from the market and prompts immediate questions about aircraft disposition and obligations to customers and creditors.

2026-01-08T12:38:44.505893-08:00

U.S. private‑jet operator Jet It files for Chapter 7 liquidation

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Aer Lingus to close Manchester base, end transatlantic services from UK hub after 31 March 2026 Aer Lingus will close its Manchester base and cease transatlantic services from the airport after 31 March 2026, affecting around 200 staff; the carrier is offering transfers inside IAG and has halted sales on Manchester services to New York (JFK), Orlando (MCO) and Barbados (BGI) while shifting capacity to Dublin.

2026-01-08T11:35:47.721651-08:00

Aer Lingus to close Manchester base, end transatlantic services from UK hub after 31 March 2026

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Tunisian government rules out sale of Tunisair as carrier struggles financially The Tunisian government has ruled out selling state-owned Tunisair, rejecting privatization as the flag carrier grapples with mounting financial losses and operational strain. The ruling keeps the airline under state control while policymakers consider alternative measures to stabilise its finances and maintain domestic connectivity.

2026-01-08T00:32:27.953646-08:00

Tunisian government rules out sale of Tunisair as carrier struggles financially

Times of India

India grants NOCs to two new carriers after IndiGo schedule collapse exposes duopoly risk India's aviation ministry has issued no-objection certificates to two new airlines after this month’s IndiGo schedule collapse revealed vulnerabilities from a market dominated by two players. Regulators are accelerating approvals and increasing scrutiny of the largest carriers and their boards to restore capacity and market resilience.

2026-01-08T00:26:04.629374-08:00

India grants NOCs to two new carriers after IndiGo schedule collapse exposes duopoly risk

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High court challenge filed against proposed sale of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)

2026-01-07T23:08:21.418276-08:00

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Airline earnings preview: US carriers eye 2026 growth via international expansion and premium products

Hainan Airlines Holding denies reported acquisition of Qingdao Airlines

Aer Lingus to close Manchester base, end transatlantic services from UK hub after 31 March 2026

French Polynesia to restructure Air Tahiti Nui ahead of planned sale

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