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Insanely Modern: Inside New York-JFK's New Terminal 1 & Its 22 Widebody Gates
The wonderful new terminals coming to JFK Airport.
Milestone: American Airlines' Boeing 737 MAX Fleet Hits 100 Aircraft
The milestone marks a pivotal moment in the carrier's fleet modernization.
“Help That One Out”: 90% Of Spirit Airlines Could Be Owned By The US Government After Rescue Deal
The carrier is nearing a $500 million package from the White House, saving itself from shutting down.
TUI Downgrades Outlook, Reports Softer Bookings From Iran War
TUI went from reporting record EBIT to suspending revenue guidance as conflict in the Middle East disrupts travel plans.
Capital One Closed Hopper Tech and Employee Deal in April, Focuses on Travel Expansion
The Hopper tech acquisition, along with that of Discover and Brex, position Capital One Travel to get much more competitive with American Express and Chase Travel in going after luxury and business travelers.
5 Fuel Shocks, 5 Very Different Endings: What History Tells Us About This One
Airlines are hoping 2026 is a short, sharp fuel shock, but with supply routes at risk and fewer policy tools available, this crisis could last longer and test demand in ways recent history hasn’t.
5 perks that make the Atmos Ascent Card worth more than its $95 annual fee
For Alaska and Hawaiian airline loyalists, the Atmos Ascent can be a valuable option at a low annual fee. Here's why this card is worth adding to your wallet.
Trump Administration Prepares Illegal $500 Million Spirit Airlines Bailout — Taxpayers Stuck With The Bill
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a $500 million bailout for Spirit Airlines, a carrier that has already burned through bankruptcy, taxpayer aid, and private capital without finding a viable business model. If this goes through, it will not just hand public money to a failing airline
Delta TechOps advances global engine leadership, expands into India supporting IndiGo’s CFM56-5B engines
Delta TechOps is extending its position as a global leader in engine maintenance through an eight-year exclusive CFM56‑5B maintenance contract with IndiGo , India’s preferred airline. The partnership expands TechOps’ industry leading engine expertise into the world’s third-largest aviation market, m
Delta Air Lines’ Own CEO Often Doesn’t Fly In Premium Cabins: Here’s Why
The carrier's CEO has a unique personality.
Hawaiian Airlines Retires Its Iconic "HA" Flight Code & Adopts Alaska Airlines "AS"
Apart from this change, today the airline finally joins Alaska Airlines in the oneworld global airline alliance!
Inside the Rise of Bloom, a Tech-Led Hotel Platform in India
Bloom's insistence on profitability before scale runs counter to the growth-at-all-costs orthodoxy that defined the last decade of travel tech investment in India. As it enters a new phase of expansion, the company now faces the challenge of sustaining product and profit while scaling up.
Why Flying The Biggest Aircraft Isn’t Every Pilot’s Goal
Pilot dynamics can be extremely complicated.
Delta Removed A Passenger Who Appeared Drunk — But She May Have Been Drugged Onboard
A Delta passenger who appeared intoxicated was removed from a flight after landing, but the story took a darker turn the next day when she returned to the airport with little memory of what had happened. Witness accounts suggest she may have been drugged, raising the possibility that what looked lik
Pangea Buys an AI ‘Genome’ for Travel Itineraries in Third Acquisition: Exclusive
If chatbots use the same content to recommend the same places to everyone, travel is heading toward a homogenization problem, reckons Pangea. Its hedge: buying a ‘Spotify’ for trip itineraries.
Hyatt’s New India Chief Brings an Outsider’s Eye to an Ambitious Growth Story
Hyatt’s unconventional leadership pick points to a bigger shift. Growing in India now takes more than hotel know-how, it requires sharp consumer insight and strong brand discipline.
Is It Time To Let Spirit Airlines Die?
The problem for Spirit is that they really have very little of actual value for an investor or acquirer.
American-United merger buzz fades, but could another big airline deal be coming?
President Trump says he "doesn't like" the idea of an American-United merger, but speculation over an airline corporate deal is heating up.
Is It True That Some Pilots Land Hard On Purpose?
Safety, consistency, and accuracy take precedence over passenger comfort during landings.
Iran War Pushes Chinese Travelers Closer to Home
Security fears have done what even visa hassles and high prices never could, convincing the world's biggest tourism market to just stay closer to home.
Heads Up: Southwest Pilot Incapacitated By Falling Display During Takeoff
An unlucky captain gets a concussion on lift off.
American Airlines E175 Comes Within 350 Feet Of Air Canada Jet In JFK Near Miss
The incident is undeniably concerning.
Steve Case’s Onefinestay Is Shedding Rentals to Chase Luxury Travelers: Exclusive
Onefinestay, a luxury vacation rental brand, will cede management of 200-plus homes to Veeve. The move is part of a tactical shift for a brand that had an urban and less exclusive tilt under its previous owner.
NYC Finds 27% of Approved Short-Term Rental Listings Are Now Illegal
Turns out you can probably find some entire-home short-term rental listings in New York City, after all, because hosts take lawfully registered listings and convert them into illegal ones. Airbnb isn't required to take any action to limit the practice — and apparently isn't doing so.
Top United Executive Trashes American Airlines CEO: ‘He’s No Bob Crandall’
A top United executive took a personal shot at American Airlines CEO Robert Isom during FAA meetings over Chicago O’Hare, saying “he’s no Bob Crandall” while arguing American’s weak position there was the result of its own decisions.
2 United Airlines Flights Evacuate Due To Bomb Threats On Back-To-Back Days
Two United Airlines flights were disrupted over the weekend following separate onboard security incidents that prompted emergency responses.
4 things to know about Alaska's Atmos Rewards card offers and benefits
If you're an Alaska Airlines flyer with an Atmos Rewards card, there are some key benefits and offer restrictions. Here is what you need to know.
$2.1 Billion In Debt: Trump Talks Bailout Of Struggling Spirit Airlines
Trump floated federal help for Spirit, but any bailout would be costly and politically explosive.
Pratt & Whitney’s $100M Plan To End Airline Engine Delays
The engine maker is pouring funds into maintenance programs for its Geared Turbofan products.
Trump Tells Transportation Department to ‘Take a Look’ at Spirit as Bailout Talk Grows
It is unclear if the federal government would actually give Spirit a bailout. Trump signaled earlier that he thinks “maybe” the federal government should help.
Passengers Say American Airlines Pilots Fought — Stranding Them In The Hot Sun For 1.5 Hours
Passengers on an American Airlines regional flight from the Bahamas say the trip unraveled because the pilots got into a fight after arriving, forcing a cancellation before anyone could leave. Families were kept outside in Caribbean heat for more than 90 minutes, then left to sort out hotels and tra
World Cup Travelers Squeezed By More Than Just Ticket Prices
It’s more than just ticket prices that soccer fans will be paying up for at this year’s World Cup. Hotel taxes and transportation costs are just some of the ways organizers and hosts are squeezing money out of spectators.
Aviation’s Decarbonization Bet Is Looking Shakier Than Ever
The Middle East fuel crisis has accidentally made the case for SAF better than any policy ever did — and revealed exactly why the industry can't act on it.
Calling 'Vader 01': The Boeing 747-8 Destined To Be Air Force One Begins Test Flights
Have you been tracking the exclusive quadjet?
Boeing F-47: Everything We Know So Far
There's been a lot of mystique around the F-47.
Fora Travel Is Focused on Growth and a Small Acquisition Helps Build AI Tools
Fora Travel has the luxury of being private and can build its business — seemingly at a decent pace — without getting second-guessed in quarterly earnings calls.
New Guide: The Identity Gap Holding Back Travel Marketing Performance
Despite significant investment in marketing technology, most travel brands still cannot identify the majority of their audience. A new guide from Wunderkind argues that identity resolution is central to performance, helping brands drive more direct bookings and get more from existing channels.
Confirmed: Ex-Qatari Luxury Boeing 747-8 To Be Delivered As Interim Air Force One This Summer
After extensive speculation, it has now been confirmed that a lavish former Qatari Boeing 747-8i airframe will serve as a temporary presidential transport aircraft while Boeing's purpose-built next-generation Air Force One jets remain years behind schedule. The Air Force notes that the aircraft, des
Apollo Is the Latest Fund to Bet on European Hostels
It's a hostel takeover. Several leading institutional names have invested in European hostel brands in the past 30 months, essentially underwriting the bunk bed.
American Airlines Has Started Issuing Grades To Flight Attendants
American Airlines has started issuing performance grades to flight attendants, using a mix of customer survey data, operational metrics, and internal compliance measures to score how they are doing. That is a meaningful shift for an airline that badly needs better onboard service, but unless those s
'Systemic Lapses': Frontier Slams American's Safety Culture In 2nd Collision Lawsuit
As the legal battle between Frontier and American intensifies.
What Mandarin Oriental Is Seeing in Luxury Travel That Others Are Missing
Luxury hospitality in Asia is shifting from expansion to meaning. Brands that translate culture and data into emotionally resonant experiences will outperform. Others risk becoming interchangeable.
Africa's Largest Boeing 787 Operator Firms Up 6 More Dreamliners
Ethiopian Airlines cements its dominance in the African aviation market with a firm order for six additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
6 Military Aircraft With The Largest Payload Capacity
Only three of the world's biggest cargo military aircraft by payload capacity are in production today, with the largest dating from the Cold War.
Intrepid Buys French Tour Operator Altaï — Its Biggest Acquisition Yet: Exclusive
Intrepid’s CEO said the adventure tour operator isn't done with its European expansion plans.
Spirit Wants Taxpayers To Own Part Of The Airline — In Exchange For A Bailout
Spirit is no longer just asking the government for cash to avoid liquidation. The new twist is that the airline has floated a bailout structure where taxpayers would wind up owning part of the company, turning a desperate plea for survival into a proposal to socialize losses in one of the weakest bu
JetBlue CEO’s Staff Note: No Bankruptcy Now — But ‘Decks Are Stacked Against Smaller Carriers Like Us’
JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty acknowledged that high fuel prices are creating a difficult environment for the carrier.
Spirit offers equity stake in exchange for US government aid, report says
Sprit Airlines, facing the possibility of insolvency, has floated offering equity in the airline to the U.S. government in exchange for aid, according to reports.
Is It True That American Airlines Removed ETOPS Certification From Its Airbus A321s?
The legacy carrier formerly operated a subfleet to handle transpacific flights to and from the West Coast.
Hyatt and Airelles Win ‘White Lotus’ Season 4 — Four Seasons Is Out
Turns out three seasons were enough for Four Seasons.