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Why These Are The Most Feared Military Aircraft In Active Combat Today
From F-35 to J-20, these feared fighters dominate 2026 combat by controlling information, stealth, and first-strike advantage in modern warfare.
Massive 5,800 Miles: Dublin's New Longest Nonstop Route
This new route by China Eastern Airlines will be Dublin's second service from China, after Hainan Airlines' service from Beijing.
Why The Airbus A220 Is Becoming One Of The Most Profitable Narrowbodies In North America
Airbus is on the rise again, this time with its acquisition A220 program, where airlines across North America are realizing its potential.
Australian Ryanair? Former Qantas Exec Plans All-A321neo ULCC At Sydney’s New Airport
The opening of Western Sydney International Airport are integral to the potential Zinc Airlines success.
Why Cargo Airlines Can't Replace Their Aging Freighters Even Though They Desperately Need To
Cargo flats are getting older, and the end is getting further out of sight. With delays more common than ever, when will cargo operators modernize?
Southwest Launches 1st-Ever Flights To Alaska: Here's Where They’re Flying
The world's largest low-cost carrier, has finally touched down in Alaska, marking its first-ever flights to the state with two new seasonal routes.
Here's Why The US Navy Chose The F/A-18 Super Hornet Over A Dedicated Fleet Air Defense Fighter
The Super Hornet became good enough and affordable for the Navy after the threat environment changed following the end of the Cold War.
Flight Attendant Union Pushes Federal Mandate To Add Crew On Widebody Jets — FAA Says Staffing Isn’t The Safety Problem
AFA-CWA wants the government to force airlines to add flight attendants on widebody jets in the name of evacuation safety. But the FAA’s own data says evacuations are already safe, and risks involve passenger bags, communication, blocked exits, smoke, fire, and training — not too few flight attendan
Long-Haul, But No WiFi: United Airlines & Panasonic Divorce Speculated Amid Starlink Rollout
As the airline rapidly deploys Starlink across its fleet, passengers on flights equipped with Panasonic systems face mounting connectivity issues.
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID: Every airport with the speedy, new security lanes
Here's a full list of every airline and airport that offers the fast, new TSA PreCheck Touchless ID security program.
How Many Miles Per Gallon Does A Boeing 747-8 Get?
The newest version of the jumbo jet gets through a lot of fuel, but its high capacity means that the consumption is spread across more passengers.
Aer Lingus Launches 5 Exciting New Routes From Dublin This Month
From short turboprop flights to transatlantic odysseys, there's something for everyone among the Irish flag carrier's new routes.
After 6 Years In The Desert, American Airlines' A330s Taken By Vietnam's Newest Airline
Vietnamese carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways will acquire eight former American Airlines Airbus A330s that have sat in desert storage for more than six years. The widebodies were controversially retired by American during the COVID pandemic and have remained mothballed at the Roswell International Air Cen
LAX’s New Metro Station Set To Be Renamed For Cathay Pacific In Nearly $10 Million Deal
LAX’s new Metro station is about to get an airline name — but not Delta, United, American or Southwest. Cathay Pacific is set to pay nearly $10 million for naming rights to the airport’s rail-and-bus gateway, turning it into the Cathay Pacific/LAX Metro Transit Center even though most riders will be
‘Desperate’ to Travel, but Rising Costs Point to ‘Uneven’ Summer
Outlooks and surveys project a busy summer for the travel industry, but climbing fuel prices likely mean bookings will be driven by higher-earning households.
Air Canada's New Airbus A321XLR Unlocks Routes Its Boeing 737 MAX 8s Could Never Fly Nonstop
A closer look at how the Canadian flag carrier plans to use the A321XLR in 2026, and what to expect.
Qatar Airways To Launch 3 Exciting New Long-Haul Routes
While the airline is resuming services to Helsinki and Tokyo Haneda, Bogota and Caracas are brand new destinations joining the airline's network!
11 Hours Of Fuel: American Airlines Boeing 777 Engine Failure Forces Heavy Landing In Phoenix
The widebody, with more than 280 passengers onboard, nearly used the entire runway upon touching down.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Bets $2.6 Billion On Delta — After Decades Warning Against Airlines
Warren Buffett spent decades warning that airlines destroy capital, joking that investors needed to be talked down before buying them. Now Berkshire Hathaway is back anyway, disclosing a $2.6 billion stake in Delta — its third major run at an industry Buffett once treated like an addiction.
American Airlines Wants Commercial Flights Back To Naples, Florida — The Airport Locals Tried To Move
American Airlines wants to bring commercial flights back to Naples, Florida — a wealthy, convenient Gulf Coast airport that locals have spent years fighting, and even tried to move. The plan is for Charlotte service starting this winter, but the real story is whether one of Florida’s most contested
“Deeply Traumatized” Alaska Airlines Passenger Sues After Flight Plunge Left Crew Bleeding
The lawsuit alleges that if the airline knew turbulence was coming, the carrier should have canceled or diverted the flight.
Over Two-Thirds Of Ex-Spirit Airlines Jets Are Already In Storage, Flight Tracking Data Shows
The carrier ceased operations just under two weeks ago.
This Is Canada's 2nd-Largest Airline In 2026
With over 150 aircraft transporting around 22.6 million passengers on more than 215,000 flights in 2025, WestJet is Canada's second-largest airline.
Extreme Day Trips: Climate Costs and a Debate the Travel Industry Can’t Avoid
The extreme daytripping debate has raised fresh concerns about the climate impacts of an industry that largely says it is committed to responsible tourism and reducing emissions.
Airbnb and Uber Want to Own More of Your Trip: History Says It Will Be Tough
Both Airbnb and Uber have massive audiences. At first glance, expanding their travel offerings looks like an opportunity there for the taking. They will both need to prove it.
American Airlines Board Faces Shareholder Vote To Loosen Management’s Grip After Profits Collapsed 87%
American Airlines shareholders will vote next month on a board reform that could make it easier for outside candidates to break through management’s slate. The proposal is almost certain to fail — but after profits collapsed 87%, executive pay barely budged, and shareholders lagged the S&P 500
H World’s Earnings Call: Premium Shift and Southeast Asia Expansion
H World is betting that China’s real estate slump and Southeast Asia’s travel boom can fuel its next phase of growth.
How The F-35 Is Taking Place As The 2nd Most Common Fighter Jet In The World
How the F-35 has surpassed the Hornet to become the 2nd most common fighter jet by flyable airframes in the world.
Why This Air Force Base Needed A $130 Million Upgrade To Handle This 6th-Generation Combat Aircraft
Ellsworth is requiring at least $1.5 billion in upgrades to host the B-21, with a similar amount needed for Dyess.
This Airline Is Winning Big In The Face Of The Middle East Flight Disruptions
The inability to travel via the Middle East has promoted passengers to consider other long-haul options via southeast Asia.
Travel Brands Think They Have a Gen Z Problem. Most Have Two.
Reaching Gen Z is a distribution problem, resonating with them is a product problem. Few travel brands have figured out which one they actually have. Those that haven't are already losing ground — they just can't see it in the numbers yet.
America’s Travel Problem Is Getting Worse
International travel to the United States dropped another 14%, raising new questions about America’s image abroad just weeks before the World Cup begins.
How Much Do Boeing 777 Pilots Make In 2026?
Here is how Boeing 777 pilots can easily earn six-figure salaries.
Lufthansa's Airbus A380 Business Class Is Getting A Major Overhaul: Here's What's Changing
The upgrades are carried out as part of a wider maintenance and modernization program.
5 Flights Taking Off Every Minute: American Airlines Plans Record-Smashing Summer Schedule
The biggest summer ever at AA.
The Anti-Marriott: What You Can Learn From Peregrine’s Asset-Heavy Playbook
Peregrine Hospitality's CEO admits hotels have no competitive moat. His fix is operational discipline. The question is whether that'll be enough to deliver results.
This CEO Says There’s ‘No Moat’ in Hospitality: Peregrine’s Playbook
Peregrine Hospitality's CEO admits hotels have no competitive moat. His fix is operational discipline. The question is whether that'll be enough to deliver results.
Delta CEO Says AI Has No Soul — His Airline Uses It To Price Your Ticket [Roundup]
Delta’s CEO says AI lacks soul and warmth — while his airline uses AI to help price tickets. Plus: Air Force One’s China-trip meal gets roasted, American tells a passenger stuck in the lav to try knocking, and TSA’s SFO screening contract fight heads to court.
"Boeing Wanted 150, They Got 200": President Trump Says China Has Agreed To Major Boeing Deal
Trump says China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, ending a nearly decade-long sales freeze.
China to Order 200 Boeing Planes, First Order in Nearly a Decade
The order is major win for Boeing, which has been shut out of the Chinese market for nearly decade due to trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
What Are The Benefits Of Flying Singapore Airlines’ First Class?
A closer look at the unparalleled luxury and exclusivity of Singapore Airlines' First Class experience.
Simple Flying Podcast Episode 290: United Airlines' Flight Attendant Contract, Breeze Airways' 5th Birthday
Join Channing for the latest aviation hot topics.
Selling the Unscripted City
NYC still has the thing every other city wants, and no other city can buy: strangers worth talking to, singing with, eating with, arguing with, and falling in love next to.
American Airlines Flight Attendant Objects To Her Union’s Left-Wing Politics — But Still Must Pay Dues
An American Airlines flight attendant is objecting to her union’s left-wing political messaging, including May Day posts aimed at Trump and Elon Musk. Unions are obviously - and necessarily - political. That makes it tough for airline workers who have to pay dues to platform ideas they oppose.
Spirit Airlines Told Workers To Ignore Shutdown Rumors — Now They’re Suing For 60 Days Pay
Spirit Airlines workers say the company told them to ignore shutdown rumors right up until the end — then terminated nearly everyone without 60 days’ notice. Now they’re suing for WARN Act pay, while Spirit argues its collapse was unforeseeable because last-minute financing and a possible taxpayer b
They Love You — But Not Coming Back: What Destinations Get Wrong About Repeat Travelers
Repeat visitation must be actively earned, not assumed as a result of satisfaction.
In 2 Seconds, Pilots Must Decide Whether To Abort Takeoff
When an aircraft takes off, pilots must make some of the quickest reactionary decisions anyone can make. Only two seconds can make or break the flight
American Airlines Launches 4 Exciting New European Routes Next Week
From May 21, the airline will be offering new direct services to Prague, Budapest, Athens, and Zurich, from its hubs in Philadelphia and Dallas.
3 Things That Matter Most In Premium Economy Comfort
The seat is the foundation of premium economy comfort. Airlines can add better amenities, but none of those compensate for an uncomfortable seat.
Abu Dhabi’s Sphere Has a Home: Yas Island
The location was the easy part. Whether Abu Dhabi can fill a $1.7 billion venue with its own original content is the harder question.