Travel 17 February 2026 - 6 March 2026

Jet2 warns on summer fuel, reassures UK travellers
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Jet2 warns on summer fuel, reassures UK travellers

Jet2 said it will run its summer schedule as planned and not add fuel surcharges, citing increased fuel production and imports outside the Middle East. The UK government will allow imports of jet fuel refined from Russian crude under a sanctions carve-out. The Civil Aviation Authority warned airlines not to cancel flights over higher fuel costs. Ryanair, British Airways, and Wizz Air also reported sufficient fuel supplies.
May 20, 2026
Booking Holdings stock jumps as OpenAI backs away from ChatGPT travel checkouts
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Booking Holdings stock jumps as OpenAI backs away from ChatGPT travel checkouts

Booking Holdings shares jumped 8% after reports said OpenAI is scaling back direct travel bookings in ChatGPT, easing fears of AI bypassing online travel agencies. Expedia rose over 12% and Tripadvisor gained 5%. U.S. lawmakers pressed Booking.com and others for details on AI-driven “surveillance pricing.” Booking’s CFO said traffic from AI chatbots remains small.
March 6, 2026
Qantas rolls out fee-free rebooking as Middle East airspace closure snarls Australia-Europe travel
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Qantas rolls out fee-free rebooking as Middle East airspace closure snarls Australia-Europe travel

Qantas will offer fee-free changes, credits, or refunds for tickets on flights touching the UAE, Qatar, Israel, Jordan, or Oman between Feb. 28 and March 15. The airline is adding flights and refuelling stops to meet demand after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted regional airspace. Qantas shares rose 1% Thursday after some Emirates flights resumed, but most services remain cancelled. Oil prices above $83 a barrel are raising airline fuel costs.
March 5, 2026
Hilton takes over ex-Palazzo Versace on Australia’s Gold Coast — LXR brand lands in 2027
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Hilton takes over ex-Palazzo Versace on Australia’s Gold Coast — LXR brand lands in 2027

Hilton signed a deal to manage and rebrand the former Palazzo Versace hotel on Australia’s Gold Coast under its LXR luxury label, with reopening set for 2027 after renovations begin in coming months. The hotel, currently trading as The Imperial, will remain open during the overhaul. Hilton shares were down 0.3% at $305.05 in New York afternoon trading. Financial terms were not disclosed.
March 4, 2026
American Airlines waives fees as Iran conflict keeps Gulf skies shut and hits airline stocks
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American Airlines waives fees as Iran conflict keeps Gulf skies shut and hits airline stocks

American Airlines expanded travel waivers for customers booked through Middle East hubs, Tel Aviv, and Cairo as airspace closures forced mass cancellations and longer routes. U.S. officials arranged charter flights for stranded Americans. Airline shares, including American, fell as oil prices rose and disruptions stretched into a fifth day. Dubai’s airport remained shut, with over 21,000 flights canceled at major Gulf airports since the strikes began.
March 4, 2026
Norwegian Cruise Line stock slides again premarket as oil surge, muted 2026 outlook weigh on NCLH
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Norwegian Cruise Line stock slides again premarket as oil surge, muted 2026 outlook weigh on NCLH

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings shares dropped about 3% in premarket trading Tuesday, following a 10.5% slide Monday, after forecasting 2026 adjusted profit below analyst estimates and warning of volatile fuel costs. Fourth-quarter revenue missed expectations at $2.24 billion. Oil prices surged, adding pressure. Activist investor Elliott Management has pressed for changes after taking a stake over 10%.
March 3, 2026
American Airlines stock slides premarket as Middle East flight chaos and oil jump rattle travel shares
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American Airlines stock slides premarket as Middle East flight chaos and oil jump rattle travel shares

American Airlines shares dropped 4.9% to $12.43 in premarket trading Monday after Middle East hub closures and a surge in oil prices hit travel stocks. The carrier canceled its Doha flight and extended a fee waiver for affected routes. Dubai and Doha airports remained shut for a third day as U.S.-Israel-Iran tensions escalated. Delta and United also fell about 6% each premarket.
March 2, 2026
American Airlines stock slips in premarket after Miami airport expansion lift fades
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American Airlines stock slips in premarket after Miami airport expansion lift fades

American Airlines shares slipped 1.1% to $13.79 in premarket trading Friday after announcing a $1 billion expansion of its Miami hub, following a 4.65% gain Thursday. The project will add 17 new gates and overhaul Concourse D by 2030. Washington officials increased scrutiny of airline reliability after recent delays and cancellations. American accounted for over 60% of Miami airport traffic and runs about 400 daily departures.
February 27, 2026
Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock price climbs 2%, then slips after hours as AI-travel debate heats up
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Booking Holdings (BKNG) stock price climbs 2%, then slips after hours as AI-travel debate heats up

Booking Holdings shares closed up 2.1% at $4,250.26 Thursday before slipping 0.8% after hours. Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock, citing “agentic” AI as a key factor, and set a $5,500 target. Investors are watching a 25-for-1 stock split, with a March 6 record date and April 2 distribution. Trading volume more than doubled the 50-day average.
February 27, 2026
American Airlines stock on storm watch: 4,000 extra seats, oil dip and what AAL traders track next
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American Airlines stock on storm watch: 4,000 extra seats, oil dip and what AAL traders track next

American Airlines restored key Northeast flights and added over 4,000 seats after Winter Storm Hernando, but shares were little changed in premarket trading Thursday. U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,000 flights Tuesday. Oil fell about 1% after a 16-million-barrel U.S. inventory build, easing some pressure on airline fuel costs. American shares closed Wednesday at $13.32, up 1.29%.
February 26, 2026
American Airlines stock rises in premarket as oil dips and storm cancellations mount
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American Airlines stock rises in premarket as oil dips and storm cancellations mount

American Airlines shares rose 1.8% in premarket trading Monday to $13.59 as a major Northeast winter storm forced over 5,300 U.S. flight cancellations. Oil prices slipped amid U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and new U.S. tariff moves. Delta and United also traded higher before the bell. TSA said PreCheck remains operational despite Homeland Security funding uncertainty.
February 23, 2026
United Airlines stock price steadies premarket after 6% slide on MileagePlus overhaul, oil jump
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United Airlines stock price steadies premarket after 6% slide on MileagePlus overhaul, oil jump

United Airlines shares fell 5.9% Thursday amid a broad airline selloff driven by higher fuel costs, then steadied in premarket trading Friday. United announced MileagePlus changes that increase rewards for co-branded cardholders but reduce benefits for others. Brent crude hovered near $71 a barrel as traders watched U.S.-Iran tensions. Delta, Southwest, and JetBlue also posted sharp declines.
February 20, 2026
MGM stock jumps 8.5%, but a Las Vegas visitor slump and betting-market fight loom large
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MGM stock jumps 8.5%, but a Las Vegas visitor slump and betting-market fight loom large

MGM Resorts shares jumped 8.5% to $37.19 Wednesday, rebounding after Caesars’ results eased concerns over Las Vegas demand. New data showed Las Vegas lost 3.1 million visitors in 2025, down 7.5% year-over-year, the steepest drop outside the pandemic since 1970. Nevada regulators sued to block Kalshi from offering sports prediction contracts. U.S. stock futures slipped ahead of jobless claims and inflation data.
February 19, 2026
Tesco Clubcard just changed the rules — you can now pay for travel insurance with vouchers
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Tesco Clubcard just changed the rules — you can now pay for travel insurance with vouchers

Tesco Clubcard members can now use vouchers at face value to pay for travel insurance, with a minimum £5 redemption, according to the company’s website. The change comes as Tesco research found 70% of Britons have already booked holidays for 2026. Reward Partner codes are issued digitally via email or the Tesco app. A 10% discount applies to direct travel insurance purchases, excluding add-ons.
February 19, 2026
AirAsia X revives London-Kuala Lumpur flights via Bahrain — daily Gatwick route starts June 26
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AirAsia X revives London-Kuala Lumpur flights via Bahrain — daily Gatwick route starts June 26

AirAsia X will resume flights between Kuala Lumpur and London Gatwick via Bahrain starting June 26, ending a 12-year absence from the UK market. The airline plans to use Airbus A330-300s and aims for 25 daily flights through Bahrain by 2030. Fares start at 85 euros one-way for bookings made by Feb. 22. The Bahrain stop will last 90 minutes to two hours.
February 18, 2026
Norwegian Cruise Line stock steadies near $24 after Elliott stake — what to watch before the open
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Norwegian Cruise Line stock steadies near $24 after Elliott stake — what to watch before the open

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings traded near $24.10 in premarket Wednesday after Elliott Management disclosed a stake above 10% and signaled it may push for board changes. Shares jumped 10% Tuesday after Elliott’s move. Norwegian announced a deal for three new ships with Fincantieri, deliveries set for 2036–2037. The company reports fourth-quarter results March 2.
February 18, 2026
Airbnb stock jumps after ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ goes global as traders eye the next catalyst
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Airbnb stock jumps after ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ goes global as traders eye the next catalyst

Airbnb shares rose 2.4% to $124.23 in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company expanded its “Reserve Now, Pay Later” option worldwide. CFO Ellie Mertz said the feature increased booking lead times and shifted demand toward larger homes, while overall cancellation rates ticked higher. Investors are watching Booking Holdings’ results later this week for further signals on travel demand.
February 18, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Zuckerberg Admits Using Meta Staff to Train AI Amid 8,000 Layoffs
    May 25, 2026, 12:15 PM EDT. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly admitted in an internal meeting that the company's AI models are trained by observing its own employees, even as nearly 8,000 staff face layoffs. The April 23 announcement revealed a 10% workforce cut, with a month-long waiting period before affected employees were notified, described by staff as "28 days of hell." The layoffs also include the closure of 6,000 open positions. Zuckerberg defended using Meta's higher-skilled employees over contractors to accelerate AI development, highlighting the company's costly shift toward artificial intelligence. This revelation emerged from leaked audio during a tense period for the company, raising ethical concerns around employee treatment amid the AI push.