Air Travel News

News about air travel, airlines, and flying—and what it means for you, the traveler.

A passenger with a backpack standing in the aisle of a Delta ariplane
Air Travel News
Delta Is Making Some Changes to Its Boarding Process
April 22, 2024 12:58 PM
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Bill Fink
A walkway through the indoor tropical garden the Orchard at Hamad International Airport in Doha
Air Travel News
This Airport Was Just Voted the World’s Best—And It’s Not Singapore Changi
April 19, 2024 09:10 AM
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Lottie Gross
A row of Delta airplanes taxing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Air Travel News
A New Ranking Reveals the World’s Busiest Airports—and Half Are in the United States
April 15, 2024 07:15 PM
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Michelle Baran
Beach in Bahamas as seen from above with turquoise and white striped umbrellas
Air Travel News
Getting to the Caribbean From the West Coast Is Now Easier Than Ever
April 12, 2024 06:53 PM
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Bill Fink
Vienne Lounge booth seating and cafe tables at the Vienna Airport.
Air Travel News
Travelers Just Ranked These Priority Pass Lounges as the World’s Best
April 11, 2024 08:02 AM
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Paul Rubio
Patio Andalous, La Mamounia Hotel, Marrakech, Morocco. Photo by Alan Keohane www.still-images.net for La Mamounia
Air Travel News
United Is Adding New International Flights for Fall
April 08, 2024 12:42 PM
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Bailey Berg
A closed JetBlue check-in counter
Air Travel News
JetBlue Is Charging Surge Pricing for Checked Bags—Here’s What That Means for Passengers
April 04, 2024 04:03 PM
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Bill Fink
A small black miniature Pinscher with a blue collar sitting next to an airplane passenger on a plane
Air Travel News
It’s Now Easier to Bring Small Pets Aboard American Airlines Flights—Is That a Good Thing?
April 03, 2024 06:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
United Airlines airplane flying in a clear blue sky
Air Travel News
You Can Now Share United Miles Among Your Friends and Family—Here’s How
April 02, 2024 02:40 PM
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Bailey Berg
An airplane wing on a sunny day with fluffy clouds in the background
Air Travel News
6 Aviation Words You May Be Using Incorrectly
April 02, 2024 02:15 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Are concerns about airplane safety warranted or overblown?
Air Travel News
How Worried Should We Really Be About Airplane Safety Right Now?
March 29, 2024 10:53 AM
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Barbara Peterson
person in blurry background holding smartphone with smashed screen. The phone and hand are in focus
Air Travel News
Why Airlines Tell You Not to Retrieve Your Phone if It Falls Between Seats
March 28, 2024 09:33 AM
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Bailey Berg
Flight attendants holding an airplane intercom phone
Air Travel News
5 Safety Precautions Flight Attendants Always Take When They Fly
March 28, 2024 09:01 AM
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Dennis Green
A blue, orange and red Southwest Airlines airplane taking off
Trending News
How to Rebook Your Flight After the Price Drops
March 27, 2024 01:25 PM
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Michelle Baran
During an inflight medical emergency, it's critical that passengers follow the instructions provided.
Air Travel News
What Happens When There’s an In-Flight Emergency? How Airlines and Passengers Are Supposed to Respond
March 27, 2024 12:29 PM
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Blane Bachelor
A sensory room for neurodivurgent travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport decorated to look like a stream running through a forest
Air Travel News
This East Coast Airport Terminal Was Just Named One of the Best in the World
March 27, 2024 09:51 AM
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Bailey Berg
Action of an airplane passenger is crossing legged sitting at the economy class, with foot in sock sticking into the aisle. The narrow corridor is the blurry background.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
You Shouldn’t Take Your Shoes off on a Plane—but It’s Not Why You Think
March 25, 2024 01:49 PM
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Bailey Berg
United Airlines aircraft parked at an airport gate as seen from above.
Air Travel News
What’s Going on With All the United Airplane Incidents? Aviation Experts Weigh In.
March 22, 2024 09:09 AM
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Bill Fink
interior of an airplane with rows of blue empty airplane seats
Air Travel News
When Is It OK to Move to an Empty Airplane Seat—and When Is It Not?
March 21, 2024 08:05 AM
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Chris Dong
exterior of an airport at night with cars pulling up to the curb
Air Travel News
The Airport Employee You Need to Thank When Your Plane Leaves on Time
March 13, 2024 05:21 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Two-car train traveling on a bridge over Spain's Ebro River
Trending News
Spain Asks Travelers to Take Trains Instead of Planes on Shorter Domestic Routes
March 08, 2024 04:30 PM
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Blane Bachelor
A red "warn-streik" sign next to a bright yellow Lufthansa logo sign a Lufthansa ticketing counter at an airport in Germany
Trending News
Hundreds of Flights Canceled and “Massive Disruptions” in Rail Travel Across Germany Due to Strikes
March 08, 2024 01:45 PM
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Blane Bachelor
View of cliffside buildings in Positano on Italy's Amalfi coast during the early morning sunrise
Air Travel News
An Airport Is Reopening in One of Italy’s Most Beloved Destinations
March 06, 2024 05:37 PM
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Erica Firpo
Travelers walking through an airport and a person on a wheelchair being pushed
Air Travel News
New Regulations Will Make Flying “Safer and More Dignified” for Passengers With Disabilities
March 05, 2024 03:41 PM
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Jamie Davis Smith
A meal tray in an Air France business class seat
Air Travel News
Which Airlines Have the Best Food and Drinks?
March 05, 2024 08:52 AM
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Michelle Baran
It’s Your Last Chance to Get a Southwest Credit Card With Companion Pass
Loyalty + Rewards
This Is Your Last Chance to Score a Coveted Companion Pass With Southwest’s Credit Card Offers
March 04, 2024 05:08 PM
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Paul Rubio
A sign for Clear entry at airport security
Air Travel News
The Case for Having Both TSA PreCheck and Clear
February 28, 2024 12:18 PM
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Bailey Berg
The exterior of Washington Dulles airport at night
Air Travel News
A First-Ever Global Entry on Departure Program Could Be a Game-Changer
February 26, 2024 06:26 PM
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Bailey Berg
A random smattering of roller bags on a baggage claim carousel
Air Travel News
Checking Your Bags Will Now Cost More if You Fly With These U.S. Airlines
February 23, 2024 03:53 PM
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Chris Dong
Empty aircraft seats and windows
Loyalty + Rewards
How Your Credit Card Can Get You an Airline Companion Ticket
February 23, 2024 02:12 PM
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Eric Rosen
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