Where and When Lightning Strikes Aircraft
Lightning remains one of the most unpredictable hazards in aviation, often striking in conditions pilots do not consider threatening. A… Read More »
Google Prepares AI Mode for Hotel and Flight Bookings
Google is expanding its new agentic booking capabilities, confirming it is developing AI-powered hotel and flight reservations within AI Mode…. Read More »
Are Flights Still Disrupted After the Shutdown Ends?
The government shutdown may be over, but the ripple effects across the U.S. air travel system are far from resolved…. Read More »
Technology, AI and the Passenger Experience in Air Travel
When it comes to air travel, technology is no longer just about making flashy apps or faster booking systems—it’s about… Read More »
Hilton Launches Holiday Sale to Help Travelers De-Stress
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has launched its “Hilton Sale,” offering travelers up to 25% off stays booked by December 15,… Read More »
Senate to Hold Hearing on Shutdown’s Impact on U.S. Aviation Safety
A Senate subcommittee will convene next week to examine how the recent 43-day government shutdown disrupted aviation safety and operations… Read More »
Thanksgiving Travel Costs Surge Even If You Don’t Fly
As FAA-directed flight cancellations continue to disrupt air travel, many Americans are considering alternate ways to reach their holiday destinations…. Read More »
Flying Will Stay Turbulent After Shutdown — Here’s Why Spirit Matters
Relatively few travelers choose Spirit Airlines, but the ultra-low-cost carrier still plays an outsized role in shaping airfare trends across… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Launches Free Spirit Cruises With arrivia to Expand Loyalty Rewards Beyond Flights
Spirit Airlines is taking its loyalty experience beyond the skies with the launch of Free Spirit Cruises®, a new platform… Read More »
Off-Duty Pilot Who Tried to Shut Down Plane Engines After Taking Mushrooms Believed He Was “Trapped in a Dream”
Joseph Emerson, a former Alaska Airlines captain who tried to shut down a plane’s engines midflight during a mental health… Read More »
Top Travel Advisors Reveal the Best Cruise Ships of 2025
Cruise ships come in all shapes, sizes and styles—each with its own unique character and appeal. Whether travelers are seeking… Read More »
European Pilot Accused of Faking Credentials and Flying Passenger Jets for Months
A European pilot is under investigation after allegedly forging flight certificates and operating commercial passenger jets across Europe for several… Read More »
American Airlines Flight Diverted to Kansas After Disruptive Passenger Incident
An American Airlines flight traveling from Phoenix to Washington, D.C., was diverted to Kansas City on Tuesday Nov. 11 after… Read More »
Boeing Ordered to Pay $28 Million to Family of 737 Max Crash Victim
A federal jury in Chicago has ordered Boeing to pay more than $28 million to the family of Shikha Garg,… Read More »
Apple Unveils New Digital ID Feature for U.S. Travelers
Apple is introducing a new digital ID feature that allows users to create an identity card in Apple Wallet using… Read More »
Delta CEO Slams “Inexcusable” Shutdown for Aviation Disruption
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian has sharply criticized the recent 43-day U.S. government shutdown, calling it “completely unnecessary” and… Read More »
How to Transfer American Airlines Miles Without Paying Fees
Transferring American Airlines AAdvantage miles has long been a costly move for travelers looking to share or consolidate their reward… Read More »
Transportation Secretary Warns Controllers Over Early Absences During Shutdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday Nov. 11 that air traffic controllers who stopped showing up for work before missing… Read More »
United Airlines Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Windowless Seats
United Airlines has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the carrier improperly charged passengers extra for “window… Read More »
Virgin Voyages Launches Biggest Black Friday Sale Yet
Virgin Voyages has rolled out its largest Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotion to date. Now through December 4, travelers… Read More »
HX Expeditions Offers Up to 40% Off Select Voyages for Black Friday
HX Expeditions has launched its Black Friday promotion, offering travelers up to 40 percent off select voyages departing in 2025–26… Read More »
Cunard Launches Black Friday Sale With Up to 40% Off Fares
Cunard has unveiled its Black Friday sale, offering travelers up to 40 percent off cruise fares. From November 12 through… Read More »
Hurtigruten Introduces New Sámi-Inspired Menu Fleetwide
Hurtigruten has launched a new onboard menu created by Sámi culinary ambassador Máret Rávdná Buljo, bringing traditional Sámi flavors and… Read More »
Why U.S. Air Travel Could Take Years to Recover from the Government Shutdown
Even as lawmakers inch closer to ending the government shutdown, the impact on U.S. air travel may last far longer… Read More »
Budapest Named Europe’s Most Authentic Food City
Hungary’s capital, Budapest, has been crowned Europe’s most “authentic” food city—beating culinary powerhouses like Italy, France, and Spain. According to… Read More »