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The takeover battle for Webjet Group (ASX:WJL) has intensified after Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) increased its stake to 19.95%.

Airbnb Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky says he's trying to build "an ecosystem of services" for customers. The company will help guests arrange for luggage storage, food delivery and car rentals. He speaks on "Bloomberg The Close."

Webjet Group (ASX:WJL) faces a major FY27 financial headwind after Virgin Australia (ASX:VGN) announced plans to slash commission streams from July 1.

Webjet Group (ASX:WJL) reported an underlying EBITDA of $28.1 million for FY26, down from $35 million in the previous year.

Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT) has secured a US$5 million investment in Blockskye, a Boston-based corporate travel payments technology provider.

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary discusses the 'incredibly high" costs of air travel in the US, the availability of jet fuel in Europe, and the potential for casualties among European airlines from higher oil prices.

Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT) received shareholder approval for the divestment of its 47% stake in the bicycle retailer, Pedal Group.

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian discusses consumer demand, the effects of rising jet fuel costs and Spirit's collapse, and potential industry consolidation with Caroline Hyde on Bloomberg Television.

Fuel stops are evolving into multi-energy hubs, with Pilot at the center of that shift. CEO Adam Wright discusses plans to expand the company's EV charging footprint amid the energy shock on "Bloomberg Open Interest."

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) posted strong H1 FY26 results with 19.1% EPSA growth. Underlying constant currency revenue rose 6.4%.