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9 hours agoAirline mega-merger story is all about Trump
Airline mergers require approval from both the Justice and Transportation Departments, with significant implications for market share and competition.
The new Electronic Travel Authorisation charge, effective from April 8, imposes a £20 fee on overseas travelers entering the UK, which could dampen inbound travel volumes across key business hubs.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act made the bonus depreciation permanent, allowing company executives to write off 100 percent of the cost of an investment that depreciates in value, like a humble fleet van or an eight-figure business-class jet.
Selina Chadha, group director of consumer markets at the CAA, stated, 'Our primary duty is to protect consumers and at the heart of today's proposals is doing the right thing for passengers using Heathrow airport, while supporting sustainable growth, investment, and efficiency.'
ACI Europe has warned that if maritime flows through the Strait of Hormuz fail to recover significantly and stably within three weeks, a systemic jet fuel shortage could emerge across the European Union.
Delta Air Lines will increase fees for first and second checked bags by $10 from Wednesday, according to a statement shared with Business Insider. For the third checked bag, fees will increase by $50. The changes apply to domestic and select short-haul international routes, and will not impact long-haul international flights or complimentary bag benefits.
United is raising first and second checked bag fees by $10 for customers traveling in the US, Mexico, and Canada and Latin America beginning with tickets purchased Friday, April 3.