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Family Suing American Airlines $50,000 For Allegedly Being “Targeted” Over Disability
A Louisiana family's lawsuit against American Airlines alleges they were unfairly targeted and removed from a flight.
The Long-Haul Economy Battle: United Airlines' Relax Rows Vs. Air New Zealand's Skycouches
How do these two new options for economy passengers compare, and what aircraft can they be found on?
Why Did Boeing Already Build Over 20 Examples Of The 777-9?
The Boeing 777-9 is not due to enter commercial service until 2027.
Airport Pickups Are The Real Relationship Test — The Effort Is The Point
Airport pickups are not really about transportation, they are about whether you treat a small inconvenience as a burden or as part of caring for someone you love. That is why one husband calling a 30-minute drive for his wife a massive inconvenience touched off a much bigger argument about marriage,
Southwest Airlines joins Alaska Airlines in letting wine fly free
Southwest Airlines passengers flying between select West Coast cities will be able to check up to a case of wine for free.
The Problem With Air New Zealand’s Ultra Long-Haul Flight
Just because aircraft can make ultra-long-haul routes easier to operate doesn't mean that they're a straight ticket to profitability, as Air New Zealand is finding out with its nearly 18-hour flagship route between Auckland and New York. This route was initially successful, but today it's no longer
5 Reasons The Airbus A380 Remains The World's Most Recognizable Bird
The Airbus A380 remains instantly recognizable thanks to its size, quiet cabin, luxury image, and unmatched double-deck design.
Never Made: The Airbus A380-900 That Airlines Never Ordered
Why the A380 program failed before Airbus could move onto the primary variant, the stretched A380-900.
Marriott Launches Autograph Collection in India: Exclusive
Karnal city in Haryana may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of Marriott or the Autograph Collection. But that, it turns out, is exactly the point.
The Secret Engineering Inside Qantas' Airbus A350-1000ULR: How A 20,000-Liter Fuel Tank Makes 22-Hour Flights Possible
Qantas' first A350-1000ULR, set to launch in 2027, will operate flights stretching up to 22 hours thanks to the aircraft's unique fuel tanks.
Blunt Consequences: Air India Pilot Deported From San Francisco Following Marijuana Discovery
A co-pilot's unexpected choice lands him in hot water at San Francisco International Airport.
The Real Reason Why Aircraft Recyclers Dread The Retirement Of The Airbus A350 & Boeing 787
The challenges with recycling composite airliners.
American Airlines Rejects United Merger Talk: ‘Not Interested’
United floated the idea of a merger with American. American says no. If it ever happened, it would be the most consequential airline deal in a decade.
American Airlines Denies United Merger Talks — But Leaves Room For Other Deals
American Airlines says it is not in merger talks with United, but its carefully worded response does more than just shut down one specific rumor. By backing broader airline consolidation while ruling out a United deal, American appears to be drawing a line against the merger it cannot survive politi
Spirit Airlines Is Asking The Trump Administration For A Taxpayer Bailout To Avoid Shutting Down
Spirit Airlines is asking the Trump administration for a taxpayer bailout as the airline fights to avoid liquidation in its second bankruptcy in a year. The request is extraordinary not just because Spirit already took hundreds of millions in pandemic aid, but because there is no obvious legal path
American Airlines Keeps Finding New Ways To Break Basic Technology [Roundup]
American Airlines IT keeps finding new ways to fail in public, plus a useful inKind referral boost, the bizarre question of whether anyone has their spouse unpack them after a trip, Siete cookies coming to Southwest, and more.
NYC Sues Landlord Over Illegal Short-Term Rentals, Says Airbnb Could Have Done More
There's a loophole that doesn't require Airbnb to delist properties when hosts convert legal listings into illegal ones. Airbnb could help — but does it really want to?
Goodbye Herringbone: Virgin Atlantic Teams Up With Boeing To Overhaul 787-9 Cabins
The carrier's Upper Class seating on the 787 has seen its share of criticism due to the lack of privacy and window access. This is now set to change.
5 Airlines With The World's Best Business Class Seats For Transpacific Flights
Which carriers offer passengers the most comfort across the Pacific?
Train Ticket to New Jersey World Cup to cost $150. That’s Up from $12.90.
With buses, trains, and parking prices soaring, some World Cup ticket holders will be hard-pressed to find a cheap trip to the stadium.
KLM Cancels More Than 150 Flights as Fuel Prices Continue to Soar
The Dutch airline said the cancellations were “cost-saving” measures as the price of jet fuel spikes globally.
Do Bigger Planes Always Mean More Comfort?
New, smaller aircraft are able to compete with larger widebodies on comfort.
Disney World Price Increase Targets Higher-End Tickets
Disney is walking a tightrope between boosting its experiences segment profits and keeping budget-conscious customers interested in its parks.
Hotels and Airlines vs. NerdWallet and Reddit: Who’s Winning in AI Visibility
It's not the hotel brands, airlines, or even the OTAs. It's NerdWallet.
TSA Bans This Knife At The Checkpoint — Then Airlines Hand It To You On The Plane
You can't bring this knife through security and bring it on an airplane - but you can be given this knife on an airplane. Make it make sense! This passenger is wrong to blame this on TSA, though, let alone take it out on the front line screener who isn't expected to ponder the existential nature of
Boeing 777-9 Brakes Reach 2,500 Degrees In Critical Aborted Takeoff Test
Boeing has successfully conducted a critical rejected takeoff (RTO) test for its new 777-9, demonstrating the aircraft’s braking performance under extreme conditions. The test took place in early 2026 at a dedicated high-speed runway facility and simulated a maximum-weight, high-speed abort scenario
Samhi’s IKEA-Adjacent Hotel Shows Where India Will Grow
Samhi’s new hotel is coming up near the upcoming Ikea in Noida, highlighting how mixed-use developments are becoming significant drivers of hospitality growth in India.
Federal Aviation Administration Mandates Delays For Nashville International Airport Arrivals
Inbound traffic was restricted for six hours yesterday.
Massive 24-Hour Flights: Singapore Airlines' 10 New Ultra-Long Routes In 2026 [Updated]
When nonstop and one-stop flights are combined, these are the carrier's longest links this year.
Air New Zealand's Bunk Beds Will Soon Be Bookable Aboard Select Dreamliners
Named the Economy Skynest, the airline's new sleeping pods aim to bring comfort to an extremely long flight.
Saudi Vision 2030’s Second Draft
Every ambitious project deserves a second draft. The war just cleared the desk for Saudi to write one.
The Crisis Crushing America’s Hotel Owners
The hotel franchise model isn’t broken yet, but the owners propping it up are starting to do the math.
Why This Major Carrier Is On Track To Become The World's Best Airline In 2026
Qatar Airways has recently received the accolade from Men's Journal.
From 189 To 76 Seats: Jet2 Unveils Its First Ever All-Business Boeing 737
From budget holidays to VIP luxury flying.
Why ‘Unsatisfied Booking Rate’ Might Be Travel’s Most Overlooked Metric
Travelers in Asia have outgrown the booking funnel. Platforms that fail to meet them in real time, solve friction instantly, and anticipate disruption will lose relevance fast.
6 Airbus Aircraft That Defined Modern Aviation
Airbus has come a long way from its beginnings, but even from the very start to today, Airbus has set out to challenge the norms of aviation.
JetBlue’s Debt Could Reach $9 Billion This Year & United Isn’t Interested In It, Founder Says
JetBlue's founder warns of mounting financial strain as the airline's debt could climb towards $9 billion, raising questions about its stability.
Policy Change? What’s The Latest With American Airlines & Carry-On Bags?
A closer look a the recent changes to the carrier's boarding process.
What Hotels Are Getting Wrong About AI
The hotel industry is quickly implementing AI to get a better handle on search. Mews founder Richard Valtr thinks that is the wrong approach.
Mews Founder: The Hotel Industry Is Getting AI Wrong
The hotel industry is quickly implementing AI to get a better handle on search. Mews founder Richard Valtr thinks that is the wrong approach.
5 Reasons The United States Navy Continues To Operate The F/A-18 Super Hornet
The case for the Rhino in 2026.
Lufthansa Is Shutting Down an Entire Airline — With Immediate Effect
Lufthansa had CityLine marked for eventual closure before the Iran war. Soaring fuel prices and labor unrest just ripped away any remaining patience for a gradual wind-down.
Why The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Had Such An Insane Landing Speed
A closer look at the design choices that made the MD-11 a challenging aircraft to land.
The Case for Smarter Global Advocacy For Travel — Not More Cheerleading
The travel industry's instinct to declare victory regardless of what the numbers say is not just outdated, it is the reason policymakers don't take the sector seriously.
Lufthansa Shuts Down CityLine: Regional Brand To Vanish Within Days
The German flag carrier has cited rising oil prices and labor disputes as key factors behind its operational restructuring.
The New Inflight Entertainment System That Emirates Passengers Are Raving About
The arrival of the first Airbus A350-900 into the Emirates fleet has brought a revolution to the back of seat screens.
How Cartels, Conflict, and Live Tourism Are Redrawing the American Travel Map
In 2026, the American traveler has traded the pursuit of the best deal for the stable experience, as geopolitical shockwaves transform predictability into the ultimate luxury.
Delta Defends JFK Display That Erased Israel For Arab American Heritage Month
Delta is defending a display at JFK created for Arab American Heritage Month after critics said it depicted Palestine in a way that erased Israel from the map. The airline says the display was put together by employees in an employee-only break room.
Spirit Airlines Could Stop Flying This Week And Sell Off Its Assets
Spirit Airlines could stop flying as soon as this week and begin selling off assets, according to a new report, a scenario that would turn a fragile bankruptcy into a full shutdown. Even if creditors are still talking, the mere prospect of liquidation makes the airline harder to save by scaring off
"We Nearly Hit Them": American Airlines Pilot Slams Brakes To Avoid CLT Ops Truck
The latest near-miss intensifies scrutiny over airport safety.