Leslie Josephs

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Spirit Airlines lawyer says cash 'not going to last for very much longer,' but government rescue on the table - CNBC

Business April 25, 2026

Spirit Airlines' accessible cash to keep operating won't last long and a government rescue package is on the table, a lawyer for the struggling budget carrier said at a hearing Thursday. President DοΏ½...

American Airlines cuts 2026 earnings projections after surge in jet fuel - CNBC

Business April 24, 2026

American Airlines on Thursday cut its 2026 earnings forecast, becoming the latest airline to lower its outlook after a surge in fuel costs added billions to expenses this year. American said it coulοΏ½...

United Airlines slashes 2026 forecast as fuel costs surge - CNBC

Business April 22, 2026

United Airlines slashed its 2026 earnings outlook Tuesday as it grapples with a surge in jet fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East. United said it could earn between $7 and $11 a share on anοΏ½...

Trump says 'maybe' government should help struggling Spirit Airlines - CNBC

Business April 22, 2026

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the federal government could help struggling Spirit Airlines as the discount carrier faces the possibility of liquidation. Trump told CNBC's "Squawk Box": "IοΏ½...

Airline CEOs urged by lawmaker to lower fares if fuel prices come down - CNBC

Business April 17, 2026

A U.S. lawmaker is urging the CEOs of the country's largest airlines to lower prices if and when the cost of jet fuel declines after a massive run-up this year prompted carriers to raise surcharges, οΏ½...

Spirit Airlines could liquidate as early as this week, sources say - CNBC

Business April 16, 2026

Spirit Airlines could liquidate as early as this week, according to people familiar with the matter. They spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss matters that had not yet been made public. TοΏ½...

Delta Air Lines unveils first new Delta One suite in premium cabin arms race - CNBC

Business April 14, 2026

Delta Air Lines on Monday unveiled an updated Delta One suite for some of its longest-haul planes, marking its first refresh of the top-tier seat in a decade as airline competition for well-heeled trοΏ½...

Jet fuel supply concerns grow as war with Iran drags on, airlines cut flights - CNBC

Business April 8, 2026

The surging price of jet fuel isn't the airline industry's only problem. Now, it's whether it will have enough. Since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, the price of jet fuel in the U.S. οΏ½...

Delta raises checked bag fees $10 amid jet fuel price surge, joining other carriers - CNBC

Business April 8, 2026

Delta Air Lines raised its fee for checked bags by $10 for tickets purchased starting Wednesday, the third major U.S. carrier to increase prices as the industry grapples with a jump in jet fuel expenοΏ½...

Jet fuel supply concerns grow as war on Iran drags on, airlines cut flights - CNBC

Business April 8, 2026

The surging price of jet fuel isn't the airline industry's only problem. Now, it's whether it will have enough. Since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, the price of jet fuel in the U.S. οΏ½...