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American Airlines Employee’s Online Boyfriend Called In Airport Bomb Threats—And Watched Police Respond Live

An American Airlines employee met a man on TikTok, and her online boyfriend used the relationship to make bomb threats against the airport where she worked. From Alabama, he watched police responding in Bangor, Maine, over video chat. He’s now pleaded guilty.

29 Sept 2026View from the Wing
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Alaska Airlines Adds Premium Economy and More Business Class — Can It Catch Up to the Big 3?

Despite grappling with a surge in high fuel costs, Alaska Airlines is doubling down on premium travel with more business class seats across its fleet and the introduction of premium economy.

29 Sept 2026Skift
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EU Anti-Greenwashing Rules Take Effect— and Some Eco-Labels May Not Survive

Hotel and airline sustainability chiefs welcome the enforcement of legislation that they expect will cut the number of eco-labels — the question is, which ones will survive?

29 Sept 2026Skift
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My Favorite Airbnb: A Design Lover’s Dream Home in the South of France

Half an hour outside Marseille, this once sleepy fishing village has become a magnet for artsy types on the Med.

29 Sept 2026Conde Nast Traveler
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Virgin Atlantic Launches 2 New Nonstop Routes From Heathrow: See List Now

The additions in 2026 have become the carrier's two new longest routes. Find out more here!

29 Sept 2026Simple Flying
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How Fighter Pilots Stay Alert During 10-Hour Combat Missions Without Sleeping

The extreme demand on aircrew flying marathon sorties.

29 Sept 2026Simple Flying
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Europe Is Where Travel AI Has to Prove It Can Work Across Borders

Travel AI has to work across languages, brands, booking systems and regulatory boundaries. Europe brings those challenges together—and gives the companies solving them a chance to shape how travel gets sold.

29 Sept 2026Skift
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A Look At The Salaries Of The US Big 3 Airline Pilots

Airlines are in a fierce competition for top talent, and pilots are reaping the rewards.

29 Sept 2026Simple Flying
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How Singapore Airlines is upgrading its inflight dining - Executive Traveller

How Singapore Airlines is upgrading its inflight dining Executive Traveller

29 Sept 2026Google News: Premium Cabin
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The Most Important Global Gathering of Airport Leaders to Take Place in Egypt in 2027

ACI World and ACI-LAC wrap up the Lima event and announce the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation (EHCAAN) as the 2027 host Lima, 29 September 2026 – Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) today concluded the ACI-LAC/World An

29 Sept 2026ACI World
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Air New Zealand's 6 New Major Nonstop Routes In 2026: See Full List Now - Simple Flying

Air New Zealand's 6 New Major Nonstop Routes In 2026: See Full List Now Simple Flying

29 Sept 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Viet Nam among “Asia’s Leading Business Travel Destination” for 8th time by World Travel Awards 2026 - en.baochinhphu.vn

Viet Nam among “Asia’s Leading Business Travel Destination” for 8th time by World Travel Awards 2026 en.baochinhphu.vn

29 Sept 2026Google News: Asia Travel
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Hot deal: Massive sale on flights from Vancouver with WestJet, Air Canada, Flair Airlines - Vancouver Is Awesome

Hot deal: Massive sale on flights from Vancouver with WestJet, Air Canada, Flair Airlines Vancouver Is Awesome

29 Sept 2026Google News: Flight Deals
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Singapore Airlines enhances meals on board as it cues towards new product launch - Live From A Lounge

Singapore Airlines enhances meals on board as it cues towards new product launch Live From A Lounge

29 Sept 2026Google News: Premium Cabin
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Vietnam beats Thailand, Singapore to be named Asia's leading destination 2026 - VnExpress International

Vietnam beats Thailand, Singapore to be named Asia's leading destination 2026 VnExpress International

29 Sept 2026Google News: Asia Travel
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8 Editor-Approved Hotels in Bali You Can Book for Less Than $250 a Night

With paradisiacal pools, Balinese charm, and seriously great eats, these are the budget-friendly boltholes to consider for your Indonesian escape.

28 Sept 2026Conde Nast Traveler
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Chase May Give Rejected Travel Card Applicants A Second Chance—With Other Lenders Taking The Risk

Chase is exploring a second chance for people it turns down for some of its co-branded credit cards, with other lenders taking on the risk. United is interested—and increasingly makes having its card essential to getting the most from MileagePlus.

28 Sept 2026View from the Wing
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These are 10 of the most haunted hotels in the world — and you can actually sleep in them

From the Stanley Hotel in Colorado to The Emily Morgan in Texas, these are the most haunted hotels on the planet.

28 Sept 2026The Points Guy
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Carnival Rewards Mastercard credit card review: The first cruise card to earn you loyalty status

The Carnival Rewards Mastercard has no annual fee and lets cardholders earn points and Loyalty Status Stars. See if it's right for you.

28 Sept 2026The Points Guy
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Boeing Knew About New 737 MAX Software Glitch For Nearly Two Years—United And Southwest Won’t Accept Aircraft With It

Boeing knew about a newly disclosed 737 MAX software glitch for nearly two years before notifying airlines. Now United and Southwest won’t accept new aircraft with the affected software, the FAA is delaying MAX 10 certification, and a permanent fix was initially targeted for early 2028.

28 Sept 2026View from the Wing