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IAG trims 2026 growth as kerosene costs rise; British Airways downplays jet-fuel ‘crisis’ amid Iran-war risks

International Airlines Group (IAG) says sharp increases in kerosene prices will add roughly €2 billion to its 2026 fuel bill, prompting a cap on capacity growth to around 1%. While British Airways’ owner dismisses a jet-fuel crisis narrative, IAG reports €351 million profit over Q1 and notes IAG Cargo revenue and traffic declines tied to the Middle East conflict and currency effects.

2026-05-08T07:30:59.320213-07:00

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U.S. warns Ireland: June 5 deadline to resolve proposed Dublin flight cap or face retaliation

2026-05-08T08:07:29.448097-07:00

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Emirates rewards 130,000 employees with 20-week salary bonus after record $6.6B pre-tax profit

2026-05-08T06:11:25.574458-07:00

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Aer Lingus posts weaker first-quarter showing within IAG: sister carriers improve, Irish losses nearly double

2026-05-08T07:30:57.990468-07:00

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U.S. warns Ireland: June 5 deadline to resolve proposed Dublin flight cap or face retaliation The U.S. Department of Transportation has given the Irish government until June 5 to settle a dispute over a proposed flight cap at Dublin Airport. If unresolved, the U.S. signals it could pursue retaliatory action, after airlines argued the environmental measures breach U.S.-Europe Open Skies commitments.

2026-05-08T08:07:29.448097-07:00

U.S. warns Ireland: June 5 deadline to resolve proposed Dublin flight cap or face retaliation

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IAG trims 2026 growth as kerosene costs rise; British Airways downplays jet-fuel ‘crisis’ amid Iran-war risks International Airlines Group (IAG) says sharp increases in kerosene prices will add roughly €2 billion to its 2026 fuel bill, prompting a cap on capacity growth to around 1%. While British Airways’ owner dismisses a jet-fuel crisis narrative, IAG reports €351 million profit over Q1 and notes IAG Cargo revenue and traffic declines tied to the Middle East conflict and currency effects.

2026-05-08T07:30:59.320213-07:00

IAG trims 2026 growth as kerosene costs rise; British Airways downplays jet-fuel ‘crisis’ amid Iran-war risks

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Aer Lingus posts weaker first-quarter showing within IAG: sister carriers improve, Irish losses nearly double British Airways, Iberia and Vueling reported improved first-quarter results, but Aer Lingus lagged, with its losses nearly doubling. The divergence highlights uneven performance across IAG’s portfolio and the need to explain what is driving Aer Lingus’s cost and revenue gap versus peers.

2026-05-08T07:30:57.990468-07:00

Aer Lingus posts weaker first-quarter showing within IAG: sister carriers improve, Irish losses nearly double

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Ryanair to close Thessaloniki base in late 4Q26 Ryanair plans to shut its Thessaloniki base in late 4Q26, removing aircraft and reducing its local operating footprint from that period. The move follows the carrier’s recent base and capacity adjustments at other European airports.

2026-05-08T06:33:02.589193-07:00

Ryanair to close Thessaloniki base in late 4Q26

AeroTime

Emirates rewards 130,000 employees with 20-week salary bonus after record $6.6B pre-tax profit Emirates Group will pay a 20-week salary bonus to 130,000 employees following record $6.6 billion pre-tax profit, positioning employee profit-sharing as a key part of the airline’s earnings playbook. The pay-out is tied to strong results even as regional conflict disruptions affected operations.

2026-05-08T06:11:25.574458-07:00

Emirates rewards 130,000 employees with 20-week salary bonus after record $6.6B pre-tax profit

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Emirates unveils UAE-flag livery on A380 aircraft A6-EVG Emirates has unveiled a special Airbus A380 livery featuring a large UAE flag across the fuselage on aircraft A6-EVG. The redesign leans on national symbolism and pride as part of a new, high-visibility visual identity for one of the carrier’s iconic A380s.

2026-05-08T03:56:41.638923-07:00

Emirates unveils UAE-flag livery on A380 aircraft A6-EVG

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Airlink weighs network and cost moves amid global fuel crisis South Africa’s Airlink is navigating a global fuel crisis, a challenge that is forcing carriers to reassess route economics and operating plans as jet-fuel pressure ripples through commercial schedules. The episode underscores how quickly commodity-driven shocks can reshape airline decision-making.

2026-05-08T02:11:50.049769-07:00

Airlink weighs network and cost moves amid global fuel crisis

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Spirit’s slow-motion implosion as it exhausts options to regain profitability Spirit’s collapse unfolded gradually rather than instantaneously, following a prolonged search for a viable path back to profitability. The airline’s options for stability ran out, setting the stage for a decisive wind-down and liquidation risk that had been building through its restructuring period.

2026-05-07T23:50:11.478755-07:00

Spirit’s slow-motion implosion as it exhausts options to regain profitability

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IAG trims 2026 growth as kerosene costs rise; British Airways downplays jet-fuel ‘crisis’ amid Iran-war risks

U.S. warns Ireland: June 5 deadline to resolve proposed Dublin flight cap or face retaliation

Emirates rewards 130,000 employees with 20-week salary bonus after record $6.6B pre-tax profit

Aer Lingus posts weaker first-quarter showing within IAG: sister carriers improve, Irish losses nearly double

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