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Airlines News 26 December 2025 - 29 December 2025

Breeze CEO warns startups face tighter U.S. skies as new rewards tiers near

Breeze CEO warns startups face tighter U.S. skies as new rewards tiers near

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 09:16 ET Breeze Airways CEO David Neeleman warned that startup airlines are facing a tighter squeeze in the U.S. market, even as his carrier keeps expanding its route map, a Red94 report published on Sunday said. Red94 The timing matters as Breeze heads into 2026 with a revamped loyalty program, one of the biggest levers airlines use to keep customers coming back. Breeze’s updated program rules show its new tier benefits take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. FlyBreeze+1 Neeleman has argued that newer carriers cannot easily go head-to-head with the biggest U.S. airlines, which have
29 December 2025
Aeroméxico stock steadies before NYSE open as oil jumps and futures dip

Aeroméxico stock steadies before NYSE open as oil jumps and futures dip

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 07:18 ET — Premarket Grupo Aeroméxico’s U.S.-listed shares were indicated flat ahead of Monday’s open, last at $22.91 after a 3.29% jump on Friday. StockAnalysis The move matters because Aeroméxico is a relatively new U.S. listing, and thin, year-end trading can exaggerate price swings for recently listed stocks. Reuters+1 Airlines are also tightly linked to energy markets. Jet fuel is typically one of the biggest operating expenses, so rising oil prices can pressure airline shares. Brent crude futures rose $1.27, or 2.1%, to $61.91 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.29, or
29 December 2025
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JetBlue’s ‘first class’ push heats up as new JFK lounge signals premium pivot

JetBlue’s ‘first class’ push heats up as new JFK lounge signals premium pivot

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 07:22 ET JetBlue Airways Corp is sharpening its move into premium travel, betting that airport lounges and pricier seating can help it win higher-spending customers even as bigger U.S. carriers expand their own upscale offerings. JetBlue Investor Relations+1 The push matters now because airlines are increasingly leaning on “premium” products — higher-priced seats and added perks such as lounges — to generate stronger revenue per passenger. JetBlue is trying to capture that demand while keeping its brand built on low fares and a strong onboard experience. Stocktwits+1 JetBlue has long been known for comfort upgrades
29 December 2025
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American Airlines stock in focus as winter storms snarl travel and oil ticks higher

American Airlines stock in focus as winter storms snarl travel and oil ticks higher

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 02:43 ET — Market closed. American Airlines Group Inc shares ended lower on Friday, and the stock will be watched when U.S. trading resumes later Monday as new winter storms disrupt travel and oil prices climb. StockAnalysis+2Business Insider+2 The setup matters because airlines can take a double hit when weather turns: cancellations and rebookings raise costs, and jet fuel tends to move with crude oil. Business Insider+1 Travel disruptions are landing during the busy stretch between Christmas and New Year’s, when planes are typically fuller and schedule knock-on effects can spread quickly through airline networks.
29 December 2025
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American Airlines stock slips as DFW hub overhaul meets winter-storm travel chaos

American Airlines stock slips as DFW hub overhaul meets winter-storm travel chaos

NEW YORK, December 28, 2025, 10:19 PM ET — Market closed American Airlines Group Inc shares last closed down 1.5% at $15.44 on Friday. The carrier outlined a major overhaul of its Dallas Fort Worth International Airport hub as winter storm Devin disrupted U.S. travel. American Airlines+2American Airlines Newsroom+2 The timing matters because airlines are moving large numbers of passengers around the year-end travel peak with limited slack in aircraft and crews. Weather-driven cancellations can cascade through networks, pushing up costs and straining on-time performance. American is leaning on operational changes to reduce those ripple effects. It is betting that
29 December 2025
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American Airlines Stock (AAL) Watch: Winter Storm Disruptions, DFW Hub Overhaul, and Wall Street Targets Ahead of Monday’s Open

American Airlines Stock (AAL) Watch: Winter Storm Disruptions, DFW Hub Overhaul, and Wall Street Targets Ahead of Monday’s Open

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 2:01 p.m. ET — Market closed (weekend) American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) heads into Monday’s reopening with investors balancing two narratives that can move airline stocks quickly: near-term operational turbulence from Northeast winter weather and a longer-term operational reset at its most important hub aimed at improving reliability. With U.S. equity markets closed on Sunday, AAL’s next real-time price discovery comes Monday’s premarket and the 9:30 a.m. ET open. The stock last traded around $15.44, down about 1.56% versus the prior close, on heavy end-of-week volume. AAL stock snapshot as markets pause for the
28 December 2025
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Breeze Airways’ New “Breezy Rewards” Loyalty Program Launches January 1, 2026 — Elite Tiers, Free Wi‑Fi, Buddy Discounts, and Why Delta & Southwest Are Paying Attention

Breeze Airways’ New “Breezy Rewards” Loyalty Program Launches January 1, 2026 — Elite Tiers, Free Wi‑Fi, Buddy Discounts, and Why Delta & Southwest Are Paying Attention

Breeze Airways is about to take a big step into territory long dominated by the major U.S. airlines: elite status. Starting January 1, 2026, Breeze will roll out a redesigned version of Breezy Rewards featuring four elite tiers—a first for the carrier—along with benefits that look familiar to frequent flyers (priority boarding, bonus points, upgrades) but packaged in a simpler, spend-based structure aimed at travelers who want perks without complex qualification rules. The Sun+3Runway Girl+3FlyBreeze+3 The timing is notable. Across the airline industry, loyalty programs have become far more than “free flights after X trips.” They’re now central to strategy—especially
28 December 2025
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JetBlue Ends Japan Airlines Partnership: What TrueBlue Members Need to Know Before March 31, 2026

JetBlue Ends Japan Airlines Partnership: What TrueBlue Members Need to Know Before March 31, 2026

JetBlue has confirmed a major shift for frequent flyers: its points-redemption partnership with Japan Airlines (JAL) is set to end on March 31, 2026, cutting off a popular pathway for U.S.-based travelers to book flights to Japan using TrueBlue points. The change matters most to customers who were planning to use TrueBlue for JAL-operated flights to destinations like Tokyo and Osaka—or who already have award trips booked for later in 2026. While existing award tickets will be honored if they’re issued on or before the cutoff date, the countdown is on for new bookings—and the fine print includes important timing
28 December 2025
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Grupo Aeroméxico Stock (NYSE: AERO) Ends Holiday Week Near Highs as Analyst Coverage Turns Bullish — What Investors Should Watch Monday

Grupo Aeroméxico Stock (NYSE: AERO) Ends Holiday Week Near Highs as Analyst Coverage Turns Bullish — What Investors Should Watch Monday

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2025, 5:37 a.m. ET — Market closed (weekend). Grupo Aeroméxico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: AERO) heads into the weekend with momentum on its side after a sharp, late-December climb that pushed the newly public airline toward fresh highs—despite a quiet, post-Christmas tape in U.S. equities. With U.S. markets closed Saturday and Sunday, the next chance for investors to react will be Monday’s session (Dec. 29). That timing matters: AERO is still in the “price discovery” phase following its November return to public markets, and recent gains have been amplified by a wave of new Wall Street
27 December 2025
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American Airlines (AAL) Stock Slips in Post‑Christmas Trade: Winter Storm Cancellations, Loyalty Shake‑Up, and Wall Street’s 2026 Bull Case

American Airlines (AAL) Stock Slips in Post‑Christmas Trade: Winter Storm Cancellations, Loyalty Shake‑Up, and Wall Street’s 2026 Bull Case

NEW YORK — As of 2:15 p.m. ET on Friday, December 26, 2025, U.S. markets are in the thick of a holiday-thinned session, and American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) is trading lower as investors weigh near-term operational disruption against a longer-term turnaround narrative. AAL stock price today: where shares are trading now American Airlines shares were at $15.385, down $0.295 (-1.88%) in midday trading. The stock’s intraday range has been $15.31 to $15.69, with about 20.8 million shares traded so far—active for a year-end session where liquidity can be patchy. For context, major U.S. airline peers were also modestly lower
26 December 2025
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American Airlines Will Hold Some Flights for Tight Connections: How the New Connect Assist “Short Hold” Service Works, Where It’s Live, and What Travelers Should Know

American Airlines Will Hold Some Flights for Tight Connections: How the New Connect Assist “Short Hold” Service Works, Where It’s Live, and What Travelers Should Know

Missing a connection is one of air travel’s most infuriating moments: your first flight is late, you land already behind schedule, and your next plane is pushing back just as you reach the gate. American Airlines says it’s trying to reduce that pain point—by using an AI-driven system that can briefly hold certain departing flights for late-arriving connecting passengers when doing so won’t disrupt the broader operation. AFAR Media The move is designed for a very specific scenario: tight connections that are still realistically makeable—if the airline can buy you a few extra minutes without triggering cascading delays across the
26 December 2025
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British Airways faces customer leadership vacuum as Chief Customer Officer Calum Laming set to depart in March 2026

British Airways faces customer leadership vacuum as Chief Customer Officer Calum Laming set to depart in March 2026

LONDON — December 26, 2025 — British Airways is heading into 2026 with a major question hanging over one of its most visible priorities: the customer experience. Multiple aviation and travel outlets reported this week that Calum Laming, British Airways’ Chief Customer Officer (CCO), is expected to leave the airline at the end of March 2026—and that no successor has been publicly named. SSBCrack News The timing is awkward. Boxing Day traditionally marks a surge in travel bookings and public attention for airlines—and British Airways has launched its annual sale window, running through late January. At the same time, disruption-heavy
26 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

Kenvue stock price holds near $18 as Kimberly-Clark deal math tightens — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Kenvue shares closed Friday at $18.13, up 0.33%, with about 63.5 million shares traded. The Kimberly-Clark offer values Kenvue at roughly $18.76 per share, leaving a deal spread of about 3%. Both companies’ shareholders approved the merger, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Kenvue’s dividend record date is Feb. 11, with earnings due Feb. 17.
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