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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
United CEO urges flyers to buy tickets now
Published: | United Airline's CEO, Scott Kirby, is urging customers to snap up some of the cheapest flights he's seen from an iconic destination. After tarmac construction delays, several well-documented traffic control outages , and a wave of cancellations, travelers have been avoiding Newark International Airport. That chaos has unexpectedly created what Kirby is calling an affordable window to fly into the airport. 'Because we lost a lot of bookings, there's a lot more seats available,' Kirby said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal . 'It's going to be the cheapest it's probably ever going to be in history.' Newark Airport, one of United's major US hubs, has quickly responded to safety concerns. Airlines have cut back on their Newark-bound offerings and the US Department of Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, said officials are updating equipment to minimize risk . Completion of a new communications line is expected by July. In the meantime, Kirby and Duffy have both said it is safe to fly into Newark. 'Newark is safe,' Kirby said, while calling the customer hesitance a 'perception issue.' United has cut back on 35 daily scheduled flights into its hub to help quell the traffic. Last week, a Cessna descended into a San Diego neighborhood, killing six . Safety issues and continued drops in consumer economic sentiment have become a toxic mix for major airlines. Some of the biggest companies — including United, American, Delta, and Southwest — all expected booming sales in 2025. Still, the company believes it will turn a profit this year. It confirmed its strong business with a quirky twist on a traditional financial outlook. The airliner reported two potential forecasts for the rest of 2025. One potential earnings forecast shows the company's finances if the US avoids a recession, while the other one shows the profit if the economy continues to contract.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
United Airlines CEO urges flyers to buy 'cheapest' tickets ever… but there's a catch
United Airline's CEO, Scott Kirby, is urging customers to snap up some of the cheapest flights he's seen from an iconic destination. After tarmac construction delays, several well-documented traffic control outages, and a wave of cancellations, travelers have been avoiding Newark International Airport. That chaos has unexpectedly created what Kirby is calling an affordable window to fly into the airport. 'Because we lost a lot of bookings, there's a lot more seats available,' Kirby said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. 'It's going to be the cheapest it's probably ever going to be in history.' Newark Airport, one of United's major US hubs, has quickly responded to safety concerns. Airlines have cut back on their Newark-bound offerings and the US Department of Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, said officials are updating equipment to minimize risk. Completion of a new communications line is expected by July. In the meantime, Kirby and Duffy have both said it is safe to fly into Newark. 'Newark is safe,' Kirby said, while calling the customer hesitance a 'perception issue.' United has cut back on 35 daily scheduled flights into its hub to help quell the traffic. Still, the airport is facing massive staffing shortages, and air flight controllers have been publicly sounding the alarm about potential safety risks. The warnings also come as Americans witnessed a series of deadly airline crashes to start the year. In January, 67 people died when a military helicopter collided with a commercial plane near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Last week, a Cessna descended into a San Diego neighborhood, killing six. Safety issues and continued drops in consumer economic sentiment have become a toxic mix for major airlines. Some of the biggest companies — including United, American, Delta, and Southwest — all expected booming sales in 2025. But domestic fliers have largely pulled back on travel spending as fears about sticky inflation and increased prices from tariffs remain. Southwest and United have both responded to the concerns by dropping some of their domestic flights from schedules. United cut its domestic flight lineup by 4 percent. Still, the company believes it will turn a profit this year. It confirmed its strong business with a quirky twist on a traditional financial outlook. The airliner reported two potential forecasts for the rest of 2025. One potential earnings forecast shows the company's finances if the US avoids a recession, while the other one shows the profit if the economy continues to contract. 'The Company's outlook is dependent on the macro environment,' United said in a filing.
Khaleej Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE travel: Families can save Dh250 per flight ticket this summer; here's how
With daily flights to India, Thailand, Bangladesh and other popular destinations, Fujairah airport is expecting to see a surge in passenger numbers this summer. Less crowds, attractive offers and lower airfares have contributed to the popularity. 'We anticipate a surge in passenger traffic this summer from June due to convenience of accessing our airport,' said Esmaeil M Al Baloushi, General Manager of Fujairah International Airport (FIA). Dubai-based travel agency Smart Travel recently signed an agreement with FIA and will open an office there next month to facilitate smooth experience for their customers. 'This summer, passengers flying to India can save an average of Dh250 per person on flight tickets if they opt to travel out of Fujairah airport as opposed to a more busy airport like Dubai,' said Safeer Mohammed, General Manager of Smart Travel. 'For larger families, this could translate into massive savings for their annual vacation.' Soaring ticket prices for flights from UAE to India during summer vacation has long been an issue for Indian expats. Ticket prices to certain cities sometimes double during peak travel season. He added that there are several attractive offers from Fujairah for this summer. 'There are flights to Phuket from Dh600 with a layover in Mumbai for just two hours,' he said. 'Such offers are becoming extremely popular among UAE residents.' Perks In addition to this, the airport is giving several perks including discounts and free shuttles to attract more flyers. 'We have several offers for our flyers,' said Esmaeil. 'There will be free shuttle services from Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Umm Al Quwain to Fujairah Airport so that travellers can get to the airport smoothly. We are also offering a 20 percent discount on all duty-free purchases for our passengers.' In addition to this, there are some luggage allowances as well. Recently, Indian airlines IndiGo began operating daily flights from Fujairah to the Indian cities of Mumbai and Kannur. On the IndiGo flights, passengers and offered an allowance to take 5kg additional baggage to make travel more convenient. According to Esmaeil, there are plans to expand the offerings of the airport. 'Our airport offers flights to Mumbai and Kannur by IndiGo, and we are planning to expand flights to other Indian destinations by IndiGo, and adding more flights to other destinations,' he said. 'Our discussions with other airlines are progressing.' He added that Fujairah airport is planning to 'continuously improve' their facilities and services to better serve our passengers by 'offering multiple flights to various destinations and attract more people to Fujairah as a hub'.
Al Bawaba
19-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Summer Getaways Start at Only KD 19 with Jazeera Airways
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost airline is inviting travelers to experience a summer like never before with an exclusive limited-time sale featuring one-way fares starting from just KD 19 to Bahrain, Iran, Jordan, UAE, KSA (Jeddah and Taif) and Qatar. Flights to India, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka, will start from KD 25 and Egypt (Cairo, Sharm El-Sheikh and Sphinx) from KD 30, while Lebanon, Oman, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia and Armenia will be from KD 29. One-way fares to European destinations such as Hungary and Czech Republic will start from as low as KD 32. The sale, open for booking from May 19th to 22nd, is valid for travel until August 31st, offering travelers the perfect chance to reconnect with loved ones or explore new destinations—without straining their budgets. With direct flights from Kuwait, passengers can avoid lengthy layovers and maximize their time at their destination. Featuring over 700,000 seats and access to more than 60 destinations across the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, Jazeera Airways is making it easier than ever to plan a well-deserved Carroll, Chief Commercial Officer at Jazeera Airways highlighted: 'This summer, we're making travel more accessible than ever with incredibly low fares across our network of over 60 destinations. With 700,000 seats to offer, it is the perfect time to book that long-awaited trip—whether it's to reconnect with family, explore somewhere new, or simply take a well-deserved break. Our economical fares also make it easy for to plan multiple trips this summer. At Jazeera, we're committed to delivering great value without compromising on comfort or convenience, making every journey not just affordable, but truly memorable.' To book seats and avail of these special fares, visit the Jazeera Airways mobile app or call 177.
News.com.au
13-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Qantas launches mammoth travel sale to Asia from just $520
A major airline has announced a mammoth one-week sale, giving Aussie travellers the chance to escape the winter chill for a bargain price. Qantas is set to drop prices on return flights to Asian hotspots including Bali, Singapore, and Tokyo to as low as $519, with more than 100,000 discounted seats to be available. The airline says the sale coincides with some of Asia's biggest events and festivals, including the Edogawa, ÅŒme City and Sumidagawa fireworks festivals in Japan in July. Sightseers can also catch the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival and the Halloween Street Party in Lan Kwai Fong throughout late October, or escape the chilly weather by booking a tropical getaway to Bali. Economy return flights from Melbourne to Bali start at just $599, Brisbane to Manila from $829 and Sydney to Hong Kong from $929. There are also flights from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to Bangkok starting at $929 and to Bengaluru from $949, with return flights departing Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney to Tokyo starting from $949. Qantas chief executive officer of international Cam Wallace said the airline was 'excited to be offering some great deals (from Tuesday) across almost our entire Asia network'. 'Whether it's chasing the sun in Bali, exploring the street food scene in Hong Kong or visiting friends and family, there's something here for everyone,' he said. 'These travel dates also line up with some great events and festivals across Asia, making it the perfect time to start planning a getaway.' The sale will run from May 13 to midnight on May 19, and includes checked baggage, meals, beverages and entertainment on flights departing between June 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.
