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United boosts per-passenger food spending 80% since 2019 as fuel costs weigh on earnings outlook

United Airlines has increased food spending per passenger by 80% since 2019, surpassing Delta and American even after adjusting for inflation. Separately, the carrier reported third-quarter non-GAAP EPS of $2.54 and revenue of $17.88 billion, both slightly below estimates, and cut its 2026 profit outlook as fuel prices climbed, despite continued bookings at higher fares.

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United Airlines slashes 2026 profit outlook on fuel prices, but travelers keep booking despite higher fares

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United Airlines sees fourth-quarter profit below expectations as fuel costs erode gains from strong demand

United forecast fourth-quarter earnings below Wall Street estimates even as it expects record revenue, with soaring jet fuel prices offsetting resilient travel demand and higher fares. The outlook follows a third quarter in which record revenue and increased capacity were not enough to prevent fuel costs from weighing on earnings per share.

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United Airlines forecasts fourth-quarter profit below estimates, citing costly fuel

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WestJet bonds hit post-issuance low as fuel costs and trade tensions weigh on outlook

WestJet’s bonds fell to their lowest level since issuance in June, reflecting a dimmer earnings outlook as fuel costs spike and trade tensions rise. The market move signals mounting pressure on Canada’s second-largest carrier, though the available report provides no bond pricing or revised earnings estimate.

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Finnair resumes weekly seasonal charter flights between Helsinki and Agadir

Finnair has restarted seasonal charter service between Helsinki Vantaa and Agadir Al Massira in Morocco. The airline plans one flight per week from Oct. 14, 2026, through March 24, 2027, restoring a winter connection between Finland and North Africa.

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Boeing launches AI-powered Dataliner platform to unify airline fleet data

Built with Microsoft, Dataliner combines fragmented airline maintenance and operational data with Boeing’s aircraft and engineering expertise to help operators assess fleet condition and inform maintenance planning and operational decisions. The announcement describes fleet-wide insights, but the available reports provide few details on the platform’s capabilities or deployment.

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Air Canada’s U.S. domestic sports charters

The article examines how Air Canada operates domestic flights within the United States for sports teams. The supplied summary does not provide details on the flights, teams, aircraft or regulatory arrangements.