Southwest CEO addresses rising fuel costs amid war with Iran and its impact on travelers

On average, domestic airfare is up about 18% compared to last year. A key factor is the surging fuel costs for airlines amid the war with Iran. Now, several low-cost carriers have asked the government for help as they grapple with the high cost of fuel. Kris Van Cleave spoke with Southwest’s CEO about the … Read more

Hundreds of Google workers urge CEO to refuse classified AI work with Pentagon

Hundreds of Google employees are urging CEO Sundar Pichai to refuse to make the company’s artificial intelligence tools available for the Pentagon in classified settings. In an open letter to the chief executive, Google workers assigned to AI systems voiced concerns about the tech giant’s ongoing negotiations with the U.S. Department of Defense, saying the technology not … Read more

United Airlines CEO says he approached American Airlines to discuss possible merger

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby confirmed Monday that he approached American Airlines to explore a possible merger between the two carriers, a move that sparked concerns about competition in the airline industry. “I was confident that this combination, which would have been about adding and not subtracting, creating a truly great airline that customers love, … Read more

Transcript: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth on

The following is the transcript of the interview with Chevron CEO Mike Wirth that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on April 26, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we’re joined now by Chevron chairman and CEO Mike Wirth Welcome to ‘Face The Nation.’  MIKE WIRTH: Thank you, Margaret.  MARGARET BRENNAN: It’s good to have … Read more

Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says

Washington — Chevron’s chief executive said it’s likely that the U.S. Navy may need to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz once it reopens in order to ensure a level of security.  The standoff over the strait has intensified amid Iran’s threats against the critical channel and a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, … Read more

Chevron CEO expects air travel disruptions due to jet fuel shortage stemming from Iran war

Chevron CEO expects air travel disruptions due to jet fuel shortage stemming from Iran war – CBS News Watch CBS News The war with Iran is disrupting global oil and gas supplies, sending prices skyrocketing. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan spoke with Chevron CEO Mike Wirth about … Read more