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Google Buys Spirit Airlines Data And Software In $10 Million Bankruptcy Auction

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Google won a $10 million bankruptcy auction for Spirit Airlines business data and software code, including pricing models, booking data, refund histories and large stores of employee records.

Air Travel Took Another Hit in June, With Domestic Markets Doing Most of the Damage

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Global air travel demand dipped in June 2026, with weaker domestic markets in China, the United States and Japan helping pull total passenger traffic 1.7% below the same month last year.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian Talks Fuel Costs, Ticket Prices and Travel Demand

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian’s latest Fox Business appearance puts three things budget travelers care about front and center: fuel costs, ticket prices, and travel demand. Here’s why those factors matter for anyone trying to fly without torching their savings.

Why Are Airplanes Usually Painted White? It’s Not Just About Looks

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Why are airplanes usually painted white? It comes down to heat, maintenance, safety, cost, and a few practical reasons that make white the smart default for most aircraft.