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Cebu Pacific halts common dividends for 2026 and defers preferred payouts amid Middle East-linked fuel volatility

Cebu Pacific Air will not pay out common dividends for 2026 and will defer preferred share dividends, citing financial pressure from fuel price volatility tied to the Middle East conflict. The decision signals tighter cash allocation as Jet A cost swings challenge airline profitability planning for the year ahead.

2026-05-12T15:39:15.442605-07:00

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United flight attendants ratify 5-year contract with 31% pay increases—ending nearly six years without a raise

2026-05-12T11:20:36.128352-07:00

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Air Antilles shuts down after Guadeloupe court orders final liquidation

2026-05-12T13:00:48.618989-07:00

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Fiji Airways and WestJet launch May 2026 codeshare between Nadi–Vancouver and expanded Canada service

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

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Cebu Pacific halts common dividends for 2026 and defers preferred payouts amid Middle East-linked fuel volatility Cebu Pacific Air will not pay out common dividends for 2026 and will defer preferred share dividends, citing financial pressure from fuel price volatility tied to the Middle East conflict. The decision signals tighter cash allocation as Jet A cost swings challenge airline profitability planning for the year ahead.

2026-05-12T15:39:15.442605-07:00

Cebu Pacific halts common dividends for 2026 and defers preferred payouts amid Middle East-linked fuel volatility

AeroTime

Air Antilles shuts down after Guadeloupe court orders final liquidation Air Antilles has permanently ceased operations after a Guadeloupe court ordered liquidation, following months of financial distress. The shutdown follows an earlier period of grounded activity and rejected rescue attempts, closing the airline’s remaining legal and commercial pathway.

2026-05-12T13:00:48.618989-07:00

Air Antilles shuts down after Guadeloupe court orders final liquidation

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ULCCs in the US rethink service tiers to lift ancillary revenues Ultra-low-cost carriers in the US are changing how they package and deliver customer value. Rather than competing solely on lowest fare, ULCCs are differentiating service levels and using those tiers to expand revenue beyond base ticket prices.

2026-05-12T11:59:29.340976-07:00

ULCCs in the US rethink service tiers to lift ancillary revenues

CNBC

United flight attendants ratify new contract after 5.5 years; 82% vote yes United Airlines’ flight attendants have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement after 5.5 years without a raise, with 82% voting in favor. The deal includes pay potential exceeding $100 per hour and a $740 million lump-sum payout.

2026-05-12T11:20:36.128352-07:00

United flight attendants ratify new contract after 5.5 years; 82% vote yes

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United flight attendants ratify 5-year contract with 31% pay increases—ending nearly six years without a raise United’s roughly 30,000 flight attendants have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new five-year labor agreement that delivers a 31% pay increase, plus boarding pay and other contract upgrades. The deal is expected to take effect this summer, making United the last “Big 4” US carrier to settle post-pandemic.

2026-05-12T11:20:36.128352-07:00

United flight attendants ratify 5-year contract with 31% pay increases—ending nearly six years without a raise

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Iran-war blockade shock hits aviation: jet fuel up ~80%, LNG forced offline, oil reserves fall to 101 days and carriers face “op As conflict-related disruptions tighten supply via the Strait of Hormuz, aviation is bracing for a broader cost shock. The cluster cites jet fuel jumping 80%, QatarEnergy force majeure removing ~20% of global LNG, and JPMorgan warning of “operational stress” for airlines by August—alongside tighter global oil reserves and higher energy-linked inputs.

2026-05-12T09:52:01.304499-07:00

Iran-war blockade shock hits aviation: jet fuel up ~80%, LNG forced offline, oil reserves fall to 101 days and carriers face “op

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US court approves Spirit Airlines’ formal wind-down as bankruptcy-adviser costs climb A US court has approved Spirit Airlines’ formal wind-down of operations, effectively moving the restructuring toward an operational end-state. Separate reporting highlights that bankruptcy adviser fees are already running up to about $80mn, underscoring the cost drag as the carrier exits.

2026-05-12T09:48:59.444982-07:00

US court approves Spirit Airlines’ formal wind-down as bankruptcy-adviser costs climb

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Jin Air delays cabin crew onboarding as fuel-price shock tightens cash and Jeju Air sees weak demand South Korea’s low-cost carriers are adjusting plans as surging fuel costs squeeze budgets and dent travel demand. Jin Air is delaying the start dates of newly hired cabin crew, while Jeju Air check-in counters at Incheon’s Terminal 1 reportedly remain nearly empty, driving expectations of broader restructuring.

2026-05-12T07:53:21.213817-07:00

Jin Air delays cabin crew onboarding as fuel-price shock tightens cash and Jeju Air sees weak demand

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Cebu Pacific halts common dividends for 2026 and defers preferred payouts amid Middle East-linked fuel volatility

United flight attendants ratify 5-year contract with 31% pay increases—ending nearly six years without a raise

Air Antilles shuts down after Guadeloupe court orders final liquidation

Fiji Airways and WestJet launch May 2026 codeshare between Nadi–Vancouver and expanded Canada service

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