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Airlines News 25 January 2026 - 7 February 2026

American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

American Airlines shares jumped 7.6% to $15.24 Friday, rebounding with a broad rally that sent the Dow past 50,000 for the first time. Investors are watching the carrier’s battle with United at Chicago O’Hare, where a summer capacity surge could trigger a fare war. American also announced new Philadelphia–Porto service for 2027 and launched a centennial inflight menu.
7 February 2026
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Royal Air Philippines liquidation strands travelers as Romania’s Legend Airlines goes dormant

Royal Air Philippines liquidation strands travelers as Romania’s Legend Airlines goes dormant

Royal Air Philippines entered liquidation after halting all flights on Jan. 4, leaving 3,000 to 4,000 passengers stranded and seeking refunds, according to Kursiv and Travelling for Business. The carrier’s website said refunds are being processed but gave no timeline for resuming flights. CEO Eduardo Novillas had warned of weak demand weeks earlier. Legend Airlines, a Romanian operator, also ceased operations after retiring its last aircraft.
5 February 2026
Singapore Airlines stock rises as Air India Dreamliner checks show no issues; Feb 24 update looms

Singapore Airlines stock rises as Air India Dreamliner checks show no issues; Feb 24 update looms

Singapore Airlines shares rose 2% to S$6.49 Tuesday as executives gathered in Singapore for a key aviation event focused on delivery and maintenance delays. Air India, part-owned by Singapore Airlines, grounded a Boeing 787 for fuel switch checks; no fleet-wide issues found so far. Singapore Airlines renewed a five-year component deal with Collins Aerospace for its 777s. The company reports third-quarter results on Feb. 24.
3 February 2026
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Southwest Airlines stock slips as LUV cools off after 18.7% surge on profit forecast

Southwest Airlines stock slips as LUV cools off after 18.7% surge on profit forecast

Southwest Airlines shares fell 1.1% to $47.99 Friday afternoon, pulling back after Thursday’s 18.7% surge on a profit outlook upgrade and new fee-based strategy. BMO Capital raised its rating to “outperform” and lifted the price target to $57.50. The airline now expects adjusted EPS of at least $4.00 for 2026. Investors remain cautious as Southwest shifts away from its traditional no-fee model.
30 January 2026
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American Airlines stock price today: AAL steadies on Venezuela flight restart plan as shutdown risk looms

American Airlines stock price today: AAL steadies on Venezuela flight restart plan as shutdown risk looms

American Airlines shares rose 0.1% after announcing plans to resume daily flights to Venezuela, pending U.S. approvals. The Transportation Department lifted its flight ban, but a “Do Not Travel” advisory remains. Airlines warned a partial U.S. government shutdown could disrupt flights as early as Saturday. Delta, United, and JetBlue shares fell, while Southwest gained.
30 January 2026
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Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 19% as LUV targets $4 profit — what traders watch next

Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 19% as LUV targets $4 profit — what traders watch next

Southwest Airlines shares jumped 18.7% Thursday to $48.50 after the company projected 2026 adjusted earnings of at least $4.00 per share, beating Wall Street estimates. The airline also forecast first-quarter unit revenue to rise at least 9.5% year over year. Southwest’s rally followed the rollout of assigned seating and new fee options. Investors await the company’s April quarterly report.
30 January 2026
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Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 15% as overhaul bets lift LUV shares

Southwest Airlines stock jumps nearly 15% as overhaul bets lift LUV shares

Southwest Airlines shares jumped nearly 15% to $46.95 midday Thursday after the company projected at least $4.00 adjusted EPS for 2026 and announced new bag fees and seat upgrades. Executives reported strong early customer feedback but said more booking data is needed before finalizing forecasts. Franklin Resources disclosed a 7.8% stake as of Dec. 31. Wall Street had expected $3.19 per share in 2026, according to LSEG.
29 January 2026
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American Airlines stock price slips as Winter Storm Fern costs keep traders on edge

American Airlines stock price slips as Winter Storm Fern costs keep traders on edge

American Airlines shares fell 1.3% to $13.26 Thursday morning after the company warned Winter Storm Fern caused a $150–$200 million revenue shortfall in the first quarter. The airline reported over 9,000 cancellations and signaled higher unit costs. Management projects full-year 2026 adjusted earnings between $1.70 and $2.70 per share, above analyst expectations. Investors are watching operational recovery and the Feb. 6 jobs report.
29 January 2026
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American Airlines stock slips again after Storm Fern chaos — what AAL traders watch next

American Airlines stock slips again after Storm Fern chaos — what AAL traders watch next

American Airlines shares fell 0.9% to $13.43 Wednesday after Winter Storm Fern forced over 9,000 cancellations and is expected to cut first-quarter revenue by up to $200 million. The company maintained its 2026 profit outlook but projected a first-quarter loss of 10 to 50 cents per share. Crews faced long waits and overnight stays in terminals as operations struggled to recover.
28 January 2026
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American Airlines stock tries to rebound after a 7% earnings slide as storm costs loom

American Airlines stock tries to rebound after a 7% earnings slide as storm costs loom

American Airlines shares rose 0.9% to $13.68 Wednesday, rebounding after a 7% drop following a quarterly profit miss and major storm disruptions. The airline projected 2026 adjusted earnings above analyst estimates but warned Winter Storm Fern could cut first-quarter revenue by up to $200 million. Management expects operations to normalize by Thursday. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision.
28 January 2026
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IAG share price slips as oil climbs again; investors brace for British Airways owner’s results

IAG share price slips as oil climbs again; investors brace for British Airways owner’s results

IAG shares fell 0.7% to 413.40 pence in early London trading, lagging behind easyJet and Ryanair as oil prices rose on U.S. supply concerns. Brent crude extended gains after a 3% jump the previous day. Investors are watching IAG’s results due Feb. 27 for updates on fuel costs and premium demand. Wizz Air dropped 1.55%, while easyJet gained 1.25%.
28 January 2026
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Singapore Airlines share price slips as summer flight boost meets rising oil

Singapore Airlines share price slips as summer flight boost meets rising oil

Singapore Airlines shares fell 0.6% to S$6.34 by mid-afternoon Wednesday after announcing expanded flights to Bangkok, Yangon, and Surabaya for the March–October season. The carrier will deploy the Airbus A380 to Dubai and warned of possible disruptions during the Singapore Airshow. Oil prices remained steady, keeping fuel costs in focus ahead of the Feb. 24 business update.
28 January 2026
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American Airlines stock slides 5% after earnings miss as Storm Fern disruption clouds outlook

American Airlines stock slides 5% after earnings miss as Storm Fern disruption clouds outlook

American Airlines shares fell 5.5% to $13.78 by midday Tuesday after reporting a fourth-quarter profit miss and warning of a first-quarter loss due to Winter Storm Fern. The storm is expected to cut capacity by 1.5 percentage points and reduce revenue by up to $200 million. United and Delta also declined, down 2% and 1%. American’s premium unit revenue outpaced main-cabin by seven percentage points.
27 January 2026
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British Airways owner IAG share price dips as oil firms and travel stocks ease

British Airways owner IAG share price dips as oil firms and travel stocks ease

IAG shares fell 1.3% to 412.7 pence in early London trading, extending recent losses and underperforming the broader European travel and leisure sector, which slipped 0.6%. Investors cited rising oil prices and geopolitical risks, while Ryanair’s upbeat booking outlook offered limited support. No new company-specific news emerged ahead of IAG’s Feb. 27 results.
26 January 2026
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Singapore Airlines stock price edges up on SGX as reroutes and storm disruptions stay in focus

Singapore Airlines stock price edges up on SGX as reroutes and storm disruptions stay in focus

Singapore Airlines shares edged up 0.16% to S$6.43 by mid-afternoon Monday, while the Straits Times Index fell 0.55%. The airline and Scoot rerouted flights to avoid Iraqi and Red Sea airspace amid U.S.-Iran tensions, and canceled New York services due to a U.S. snowstorm. SIA last week priced S$500 million in bonds due 2036 for aircraft and general use.
26 January 2026
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Qatar Airways boosts South Africa flights to 42 a week — what changes for Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban

Qatar Airways boosts South Africa flights to 42 a week — what changes for Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban

Qatar Airways will increase flights to South Africa from Feb. 16, raising Johannesburg to 21 and Cape Town to 14 weekly services. Durban flights, routed via Maputo, rise to daily from March 1. King Shaka International Airport saw an 11.6% year-on-year passenger increase in December. The airline bought a 25% stake in South African carrier Airlink earlier in 2024.
25 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

REA Group share price slides after $200m buyback plan — what ASX investors watch next

REA Group share price slides after $200m buyback plan — what ASX investors watch next

8 February 2026
REA Group shares fell 7.8% to A$168.10 after its half-year update showed a 6% rise in EBITDA and a 9% gain in core net profit, but a 24% drop in reported net profit. The company flagged softer listing volumes and announced a A$200 million buyback starting Feb. 23. Interim dividend is A$1.24 per share, ex-dividend March 3. Investors cited pressure from weaker listings and rising costs.
NAB share price in focus after Friday slide as rate rises and bank updates loom

NAB share price in focus after Friday slide as rate rises and bank updates loom

8 February 2026
National Australia Bank shares closed down 1.6% at A$43.36 on Friday after the S&P/ASX 200 fell nearly 2%, its worst session in almost a year. NAB, CBA, and Westpac will raise variable mortgage rates by 0.25% following the Reserve Bank’s hike to 3.85%. Key sector results are due from CBA on Feb. 11, Westpac on Feb. 13, and NAB on Feb. 18.
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