Tag: airlines
New Airline Rankings May Surprise You
A new WalletHub report ranks U.S. airlines according to 14 key metrics, including everything from price to pet safety.
Airlines Lose Jobs Amid Drop in Consumer Spending
Airlines lost more than 5,000 jobs in January, mostly in cargo carriers, but indicative of a drop in consumer spending.
American Airlines Jet Makes Emergency Landing, Catches Fire
An American Airlines flight en route from Colorado Springs to Dallas made an emergency landing in Denver following "engine vibrations."
Spirit to Climb Out of Bankruptcy
With approval from a New York bankruptcy court, Spirit Airlines will emerge from Chapter 11 status in the coming weeks.
Southwest Ends Cabin Service Early to Reduce Risk of Injury
In the wake of flight turbulence reports, Southwest Airlines will end its cabin service earlier in order to prevent possible injuries.
Global Airfares Forecast to Rise, Stabilize
Expect airfare prices to rise in 2025, but increases are modest and will level off, says Amex GBT's Air Monitor 2025.
Major IT Outages Halt Airline Travel Around the World
A major IT outage early Friday morning has disrupted air travel around the world and appears to stem from a Microsoft Windows update issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.
Air Travel is Up, but Flight Cancellations Are Down
Even as the number of passengers continues to soar, flight cancellations are at their lowest levels since 2015.
How Airlines Plan to Combat Holiday Air Travel Disruptions
Experts predict this holiday season will set records for volume of travelers. Here’s how airlines are planning to avoid the holiday air travel disruptions that plagued travelers last year.
More Planes and Passengers Than Ever Expected to Fill the Skies in 2024
Record numbers of people are expected to travel in 2024, with an estimated 4.7 billion people traveling on planes.
Airline Mergers Up in the Air
Airline mergers have been in the news lately. First it was the government trial to stop the JetBlue-Spirit merger, which just wrapped up. Now the focus turns to the proposed Alaska Airlines-Hawaiian merger.
Save Time and Hassle by Preclearing Through Dublin
Ireland is the only European country offering U.S. passengers preclearance if they fly through Dublin, taking the hassle out of returning for U.S.–based travelers.
Comfort-seeking Air Travelers Drive Demand for Premium-class Seats
Airlines are adding more “premium-class” type seats in response to surging demand from travelers willing to pay more for comfort on flights.
Airline Hijackings Are More Fiction Than Fact
The AppleTV+ miniseries “Hijack” put a spotlight on an aviation security, but this threat has diminished in recent decades.
