Delta Air Lines Inc. reaffirmed its full-year profit guidance and said strong demand for premium, corporate and international travel helped offset the highest quarterly fuel expense in its history, Stephen Trent, president and founder of SDT Capital Advisors, says the earnings and guidance were solid and shows the carrier surprised some on Wall Street. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)

Despite worries in other regions of the world, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says airline demand and capacity in the US remains strong, and consumers remain resilient despite some fare increases driven by the spike in oil prices caused by the conflict in Iran. Kirby spoke to Lisa Abramowicz at IATA in Rio de Janeiro on June 7, 2026. (Source: Bloomberg)

In an interview at the IATA annual meeting in Rio de Janeiro, GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp remained optimistic that GE could secure more aircraft-engine orders from China following a meeting between President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing the previous month, after which their manufacturing partner, Boeing Co. secured an initial batch of commitments. (Source: Bloomberg)

JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty speaks at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) meeting on JetBlue's future plans and potential consolidation, saying "never say never.” (Source: Bloomberg)

The Iran war, the Trump administration's policies on immigration, energy-price volatility and economic uncertainties have added wrinkles to travel plans for many consumers in 2026. Yet BI's proprietary survey data show resiliency in discretionary spending, at least for now, despite shifting preferences for how they plan to spend on travel and leisure activities. There may be some caveats to this in airlines, gaming, hotels and other segments of leisure. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Credit Analyst Jody Lurie joined Christina Ruffini and David Gura on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss what's in store for the rest of the year for UK and US travel. (Source: Bloomberg)

The US airline industry is primed for a new round of mergers as low-cost carriers are squeezed by the oil-price spike, according to Deutsche Bank analyst Michael Linenberg.

The collapse of Spirit Airlines is cascading through airports across the US, leaving passengers stranded mid-journey and sending rival carriers into rapid-response mode to contain the damage. Airlines for America President & CEO Chris Sununu joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)

Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc.is winding down operations after the troubled US discount carrier buckled under the weight of surging fuel prices and a government bailout dangled by US President Donald Trump fell through. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, and Airlines Analyst George Ferguson and Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)

JetBlue Airways Corp. reported a larger than expected first-quarter loss on higher fuel costs and volatile demand. The carrier said it plans to recapture 30%-40% of fuel costs in the second quarter. Tom Fitzgerald of TD Cowen examines the results on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” (Source: Bloomberg)

United Airlines Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby said Monday that he approached American Airlines Group Inc., laying out the benefits of a merger, but talks have ended. The Bloomberg Surveillance team has more. (Source: Bloomberg)

Scott Kirby wants to run “the unequivocal best airline in history.” Will merger talk, spiking fuel prices and turf wars get in the way?

The Trump administration is nearing a rescue package for Spirit Airlines that could give the US government the option to own as much as 90% of the carrier once it emerges from bankruptcy, according to people familiar with the matter.

United Airlines Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby sidestepped questions about a potential merger with American Airlines Group Inc. while acknowledging that the current climate of high costs and struggling rivals might offer opportunities for deals.

United Airlines Holdings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby sidestepped a question about if he's interested in buying rival American Airlines. But he did say discussions have been held with one airline about buying some assets. He also spoke to Lisa Abramowicz in Chicago about jet fuel prices, earnings and travel demand. (Source: Bloomberg)

Scott Kirby, the chief executive officer of United Airlines Holdings Inc., said he wouldn't comment when asked if his company would be buying American Airlines. Kirby did say he is focused on leveling the playing field with foreign airlines and building a "great global airline that all US citizens can be proud of." He speaks with Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz from the company headquarters in Chicago. (Source: Bloomberg)

President Donald Trump said he would like to see a buyer emerge for Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. and was open to the government coming to the aid of the airline, while opposing a merger between American Airlines Group Inc. and United Airlines Holdings Inc.

The White House said it was withholding judgment on a proposal by United Airlines Holdings Inc. to merge with rival American Airlines Group Inc., a tie-up that would raise significant antitrust concerns.

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Isabelle Lee, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)

A shocking airline mega-merger proposal could reshape global aviation. Bloomberg's Benedikt Kammel joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down United’s bold pitch to merge with American Airlines, why crisis conditions are driving consolidation, and why US travelers pay far more than Europeans for flights. (Source: Bloomberg)

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has floated a possible combination with American Airlines, according to people familiar with the conversations. Bloomberg's Danny Lee has the latest. (Source: Bloomberg)