Southwest is upgrading its jets with faster Wi-Fi and improved passenger amenities
Southwest Airlines said it will spend more than $2 billion on improved passenger amenities like bigger overhead bins, faster internet… Read More »
New survey finds traveler satisfaction is down as planes fill up and airfare rises
Packed planes and more expensive tickets drove down customer satisfaction with airlines for the first time in a decade over… Read More »
Emirates Airline CEO defends continued flights to Russia
Emirates Airline has defended its decision to continue its flights to Russia even as other international carriers have halted service,… Read More »
Boeing sinking with aircraft orders and deliveries slipping in April
Boeing’s aircraft deliveries fell last month as handovers of its 787 Dreamliner planes remain paused after a series of manufacturing… Read More »
FAA to increase Florida air traffic controllers to avoid more flight disruptions in state
The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it will “immediately” increase staffing at a major air traffic control center in… Read More »
JetBlue Airways faces a quarter-century crossroads after Spirit rejects its takeover offer
JetBlue Airways is at a nearly quarter-century crossroads. The airline’s first flight took off from New York City for Fort… Read More »
Airfares and consumer goods prices surge is driving domestic U.S. airline bookings down
Sandy Magny plans to take her teenage daughter to West Palm Beach, Florida, this summer, even though airfares are surging…. Read More »
Southwest to offer free Wi-Fi on some flights during broadband test period
Southwest Airlines will temporarily offer travelers free Wi-Fi on certain flights starting this week, part of a test to bring… Read More »
Tips for passengers for finding seats when things go wrong
Airlines that once touted globe-spanning destinations, promising adventure, luxury or both, are now leaning on a simpler sales pitch: reliability…. Read More »
Southwest Airlines keeps 2022 profit forecast as bookings and fares outpace higher costs
Southwest Airlines reiterated its forecast for second-quarter and 2022 profits as bookings and fares outpace a jump in labor, fuel… Read More »
Boeing posts loss as it grapples with delays on commercial and defense programs
Boeing reported a wider adjusted quarterly loss and lower revenue than analysts expected as the company faced higher costs on… Read More »
United Airlines ramps up flights for European travel comeback
United Airlines says demand for trans-Atlantic travel is heating up, despite higher fuel prices and the Ukraine war. The airline… Read More »
Delta, facing a union drive, says it will start paying flight attendants during boarding
Delta Air Lines said it will start paying flight attendants during boarding, a first for a major U.S. airline… Read More »
FAA calls meeting with airlines to discuss flight disruptions in Florida as travel booms
The Federal Aviation Administration will meet with major U.S. airline staff next month to discuss ways to improve the flow… Read More »
Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn cited for bringing loaded gun to North Carolina airport
Rep. Madison Cawthorn was cited on a misdemeanor criminal charge of possessing a dangerous weapon on city property Tuesday morning… Read More »
JetBlue shares slump after airline drastically cuts 2022 growth plans
JetBlue Airways fell more than 11% Tuesday after the airline slashed its growth plans to avoid a repeat of headaches… Read More »
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says high-quality Covid masks work even if others around you aren’t wearing one
People concerned about getting Covid can still protect themselves by properly wearing masks, like an N95 or KN95, even if… Read More »
Confusion and disappointment as masks come off on planes
The Biden administration’s transportation mask mandate was one of the most divisive policies of the Covid pandemic. Its sudden end… Read More »
SpaceX signs first Starlink inflight Wi-Fi deal with semi-private carrier JSX
SpaceX signed its first deal to add Starlink satellite internet to an air carrier’s fleet of planes with semi-private charter… Read More »
American forecasts second-quarter profit on soaring travel demand
American Airlines on Thursday forecast a second-quarter pretax profit as strong bookings help it cover soaring fuel costs, the latest… Read More »
United forecasts a 2022 profit as passengers return and pay more to fly
United Airlines expects to turn a profit in 2022 for the first time since before the pandemic as bookings rise… Read More »
CDC asks Justice Department to appeal ruling that lifted travel mask mandate
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that it requested the Justice Department to proceed with an… Read More »
FAA keeps zero tolerance policy for unruly travelers even after judge scraps mask mandate
The Federal Aviation Administration is maintaining its zero tolerance policy for unruly passenger behavior even after a federal judge struck… Read More »
Airline start-up Breeze adds cross-country flights from Westchester
Breeze Airways plans to add eight flights, including service to California, from Westchester County Airport in New York, a bet… Read More »
Flight attendant union chief says wear a mask if you’re sick and must travel
The leader of a flight attendants union on Tuesday encouraged airline passengers to wear a mask on flights if they’re… Read More »
Inflation is surging and here is how to save on your travel plans
Inflation is surging — and if it keeps up, Americans may start nixing their travel plans. Some 40% of U.S…. Read More »