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Historic: Qantas Airbus A321 Freighter Is First To Land At New Western Sydney Airport
This marks a key milestone for the new airport.
Farnborough Airshow 2026: Aircraft Lineup and Exhibitors
Discover the confirmed aircraft attending the 2026 Farnborough Airshow, including exhibitors, aircraft types, and flying schedules. Learn about notable absences and potential surprises.
The Best Underseat Luggage for Quick Trips, Light Packers, and Budget Airlines
These small-but-mighty suitcases and bags hold more than you think—without taking up too much leg room.
Here's Why Only A Handful Of Facilities Worldwide Can Service The Boeing 777X's Engines
The GE9X will be the most crucial determinent behind the 777X's success or failure.
Why A Commercial Flight Sometimes Orbits The Same Point For Over An Hour Before Landing
Despite increasingly sophisticated arrival management systems, holding patterns remain one of the most effective tools for keeping busy skies safe.
The Airline Quietly Putting Lie-Flat Throne Suites 8 On Short European Routes This Summer
A closer look at one of the most comfortable ways to travel throughout Western Europe.
Here's Why The GE9X's Massive Fan Is Creating Engineering Problems No One Has Solved Before
Because the engine was designed to deliver more power than any other powerplant in the market, its components are experiencing unforeseen issues.
US To Launch Deportation Airline With 737s & Luxury Gulfstreams In 2027
With a focus on round-the-clock operations and a hub-and-spoke network, the DHS deportation airline aims to reduce reliance on charter providers.
Why Airbus Is Quietly Selling Its $366 Million A350-1000 For Nearly Half Off In 2026
A350s are half price? It's no flash sale; rather a common practice in aircraft purchasing where airlines negotiate well below the list price.
What Haaland Mania Won’t Do for Norway Tourism
Haaland mania is real. It will not move Norwegian tourism, and the visitors it might send are the ones Norway is already pricing out.
Hopper Settles With the FTC Over Practices Expedia Called Out in 2023
Expedia ended its Hopper partnership in 2023 for 17 months over deceptive practices. Now the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, in another reputational hit, has reached largely the same verdict, with a $35 million price tag.
Booking Holdings Is Forming a New B2B Unit, Agoda CEO Is Overseeing it: Scoop
Booking Holdings has an uphill climb to rival Expedia's scale in B2B, but the formation of a consolidated business unit could help Booking become a more formidable competitor.
Blind Passenger With Guide Dog Blocked From Escalator At Houston Airport: “I Do Not Care”
Securityat Houston Intercontinental blocked a blind passenger with a guide dog from using an escalator, even after he explained he couldn’t see elevator buttons. When challenged, the worker replied: “I do not care.”
Ouch: Air Canada Inspecting Damage On Boeing 737 MAX 8 That Veered Off Runway In Montréal
The jet had just arrived from LAX at the time of the incident.
Why United Airlines Just Sent 14 Boeing 777-200s To The Desert Instead Of Fixing Its Pratt & Whitney Engines
What was the reason behind the Star Alliance carrier's decision?
Why Qantas Is Suddenly Canceling Airbus A380 Flights
July hasn't started well for the Australian flag carrier's superjumbo fleet.
‘Come Back Anytime’: How Travel Brands Courted World Cup Fans
Official FIFA sponsors spent millions locking up World Cup rights, but some of the most effective marketing may be based on response time.
Skift Research Trend Lifecycle Reports: The Forces Shaping Travel
The goal of our new reports: Help travel leaders determine how much time, resources, and focus to commit to new trends.
They Ran Out Of Chicken For The Wrong Passenger — He’s Sued Airlines 27 Times In Two Years [Roundup]
News and notes from around the interweb: Man who claimed ’emotional distress’ when airline ran out of chicken meals has sued airlines 27 times in the past two years A serial litigator who has filed lawsuits against a slew of international airlines 27 times in less than two years has been
Airbnb Paid $81 Million for a Building in NYC — the Only One It Now Owns
Airbnb abandoned its asset-light strategy just a tad, purchasing a New York City building for $81.5 million. It will be an office — there are no plans to "Airbnb" it.
Flight Attendant Has Police Meet Plane After Passenger Helps Himself To Airline Snack Cart
A Breeze Airways passenger helped himself to the snack cart after being told it wasn’t self-serve. The flight attendant had police meet the plane in Florida, though the man was not arrested or charged.
American Airlines Wins Back O’Hare Gates After United Fails To Squeeze It Out Of Chicago
American Airlines will regain three Chicago O’Hare gates in October, more than offsetting last year’s losses after United’s attempt to leverage capacity and gate rules to squeeze it out of Chicago fell short.
Why The Boeing 777X Has To Fold Its Wings Just To Reach The Gate In Sydney
Sydney Airport has a rather constrained apron and taxiway setup, meaning that the 777X's folding wingtips can really be put to the test.
Inside The B-2 Spirit Bomber’s Secret Crew Rest Areas
Why the B-2's rest areas are functional, not comfortable and the tales of a "mini-fridge" are overblown.
Boeing 737 Freighter Crash: Missing K2 Airways Jet Wreckage Found
On July 8th Pakistan Airports Authority confirmed that search teams had found and identified wreckage belonging to the missing K2 Airways Boeing 737 freighter. As you can see HERE, pieces of the aircraft were found in the sea 53 NM (98 km) to the south of the Pakistani coastal town of Ormara.
Scapia Wants to Own India’s Next Wave of Travelers — Through Their Credit Cards
Scapia won’t fight online travel agencies on price. Instead, this travel fintech is betting that everyday spending, loyalty rewards, and payments will determine where the next generation of travelers book trips.
Fattal Buys Its First U.S. Hotel, Testing an Asset-Heavy Model Against the Giants
The owner-operator of nearly 330 hotels is betting that its owner-operator model will win in the U.S. market, where other foreign entrants have stumbled.
Delta Launches Stripped-Down Business-Class Fares
Delta is betting wealthy customers will pay Delta One prices for a coach-class experience on the ground
The Aging Software That Canceled 16,700 Southwest Airlines Flights Is Finally Being Replaced By 2028
A closer look at how IT issues are impacting the airline industry.
Here's Exactly How Much British Airways Elite Status Saves On A 2026 Economy Ticket
British Airways' loyalty scheme could see travelers pick up some perks excluded in unbundled tickets.
The Real Reason Your Flight Has The Number Of Attendants It Does
It's all about safety, not service.
Who Owns Your Passport Expiry Date?
The travel industry has owners for issuance, verification, and conversion. The missing layer is readiness, and the traveler owns the failure.
Mews Cuts 15% of Staff, Points to AI in Broad Restructuring — Exclusive
Mews says AI can remove the handoffs that once slowed work and hurt margins. Now it has to prove a leaner structure can bring hotels closer, not leave them with less.
China’s Tongcheng Travel Bids for Dida to Bring Ride-Sharing In-House
Chinese OTAs have long offered airport transfers and chauffeur services through third-party partnerships. If completed, Tongcheng's Dida acquisition would make it one of the first to own the ride-sharing marketplace itself, rather than plugging into someone else's.
10 Of The Most Comfortable Economy Class Seats You Can Book Today
Which airlines are raising the bar for economy class comfort?
Limits: Qantas' Perth–London Flight Sits At The Absolute Edge Of What A Boeing 787 Can Physically Do
Qantas may have an aircraft capable of reaching London from Perth, but real-world performance depends on the conditions of each flight.
How Much Do US Army Helicopter Pilots Make Compared To US Navy Helicopter Pilots In 2026?
The unique career paths for Americans serving their country from the flight deck.
World Cup Ripple Effect: How Non-Host Markets Are Cashing In
Turns out the World Cup’s tourism impact extends beyond the 16 host cities, with outside markets seeing some of the steepest spikes in demand.
The Hidden Hurdle in AI Travel Planning: Chatbots That Ignore the App
Travel apps inside AI chatbots are starting to look like real referral channels. The catch, Skift's testing found: A brand can be connected and still get skipped.
How an Airline Pilot Built One of Portugal’s Most Distinctive Hotels
Comporta's magic was scarcity and silence. Sublime's expansion bets it can grow without diluting either.
What Are Gate Lice? Why Those Who Crowd the Gate Might Not Have a Place in the Airport of 2026
Risk your pride and patience for airplane overhead space, but at what cost?
Here's What Pilots Actually Touch In The Cockpit When The Autopilot Is 'Flying The Plane'
Modern airliner autopilots still require constant pilot inputs, monitoring, and oversight.
"Large Silver Object": NetJets Pilots Report Near Miss At 15,800 Feet Over New York
The aircraft was able to continue to its destination as planned despite the mid-air scare.
5 Passenger Airports That Share Facilities With Active Military Squadrons
These five US airports share their runways with active military squadrons operating C-17s, KC-135 tankers, MQ-9 Reapers, and F-22 Raptors.
Denver airport to add underground passenger walkways between concourses
Construction on the underground pedestrian tunnels could begin as early as 2027.
Extended-Stay Demand Hits a Four-Year High as Supply Pipeline Thins
Demand is up 6%, occupancy is a fat 77%, and the pipeline is thinning. That may be a textbook setup for pricing power.
10 new Allegiant flights coming to Panhandle airport - Pensacola News Journal
10 new Allegiant flights coming to Panhandle airport Pensacola News Journal
How Much Do Pilots Earn On The World's Longest Commercial Routes In 2026?
Flying nearly 20 hours across the globe is a quick way to earn a fortune. Let's take a look across the globe at how much these pilots really earn.
Why 56 American Airlines Regional Jets Have A Table Bolted Where A Seat Should Be
Airlines' Table Seat Puzzle: Unraveling the Reason Behind the Empty Row.
Here's Why US Marine F-35B Pilots Quit For Airline Jobs Paying Roughly Double
Like other service branches and other professional air forces, the Marines are facing issues retaining their trained fast jet pilots.