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Airports will be even busier than usual this Labor Day
(Reuters) - Labor Day air travel in the United States will be even busier this year than last.U.S. airlines are expected to carry 14.2 million passengers worldwide from Wednesday, Sept. 2, through...
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Southwest and Delta are in a fight that the FAA is trying to break up
The federal government has had to get in the middle of a feud over gate space at Dallas' secondary airport.It's a fight that could be repeated in New York and Washington D.C. as lawmakers there look to...
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Cheap oil is finally having an impact on expensive air travel
A nearly year-long plunge in oil prices is finally making air travel cheaper, but you may not notice unless you fly a low-cost carrier. Numbers released by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics this week...
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It's overwhelming to see how many planes are in the air right now
It's overwhelming to think about the number of planes in the air at any given time. Seeing it for yourself is something else entirely.One great way to see all this data in a visual way is Flightradar...
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The US airlines that have the fewest flight delays
Although delays are hard to avoid when traveling, there are certain airlines that are less likely to have delays than others.The US Department of Transportation recently released its Air Travel...
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8 ways to avoid paying an airline change fee
Everyone's been there: having to change a flight and facing a fee that's almost as much as the original airfare. (Change fees can be $200 on airlines like American, United and Delta, and international...
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7 carry-ons that’ll fit in the overhead compartment of any aircraft
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.The guidelines for carry-on luggage...
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The 5 best airlines for business travelers
Now more than ever, international airlines are battling for the loyalty of business travelers, rolling out new sleeper seats, transoceanic Wi-Fi access, and spacious work spaces (if you’re not...
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Boeing: Don't worry about China's economy — they're going to buy nearly $1...
The Chinese aviation industry is growing at an incredible pace. And Boeing has taken notice. According to the latest projections from the airplane maker, Chinese airlines will play a big role in the...
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Here's why wine tastes different when you're on a plane
Wine is increasingly becoming a major priority for flyers (CNN dubs them "oeno-flyers"), and airlines are investing more and more time and money into hiring expensive sommeliers to curate their wine...
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13 tips to avoid getting sick on a flight
There is nothing worse than getting off of a flight to feel a cold settling in.And while you can't predict when you'll be on the same flight as someone who is sick, there are steps you can take to walk...
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Ryanair got its $5 million back from Chinese hackers
For the cost-conscious Ryanair, recovering almost $5 million (£3.25 million) stolen by Chinese hackers must feel great.The company said that the funds, which were lost to a "fraudulent electronic...
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United Airlines' former CEO will get $4.9 million cash and free flights as...
United Airlines CEO Jeff Smisek resigned on Tuesday amid a federal corruption investigation.At the same time, United informed the Securities and Exchange Commission that Smisek would be receiving $4.9...
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The 3 biggest US airlines are in the middle of a fight to protect their turf...
Over the past 15 years, Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar have grown to become three of world's most highly regarded international airlines. Through a series of agreements between the US government and their...
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Here's the difference between a nonstop and direct flight
You know you don't want a layover, but did you know there's a difference between nonstop and direct flights? No? Well you should if you want your nonstop flight to actually be nonstop.If you want to...
View ArticleFundamental changes make the airline industry a compelling investment
A video from US Global Investors about why the airline industry is a compelling investment. SEE ALSO: Boeing is selling 300 jets to China, and they're all going to be assembled in ChinaJoin the...
View ArticleIf you are from one of these 5 states you may soon need a passport to fly in...
Soon, a passport will be required to fly out of four states and one territory, even if you're traveling domestically.Story by Allan Smith, editing by Stephen ParkhurstFollow INSIDER: On Facebook Join...
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Emirates just took another shot at its competitors with this Jennifer Aniston...
In Emirates' latest ad, a bathrobe-clad Jennifer Aniston finds herself experiencing indifferent service on board an airline that's not the Dubai-based carrier. In the ad, the luxury appointments aboard...
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This chart shows how flying has actually gotten much cheaper in the last 20...
Flying has actually gotten cheaper over the last 20 years — let that sink in for a second.The US Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics compiled the average domestic airfare...
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This Iranian airline is one of the Assad regime's lifelines
It's hard to fly to Damascus these days.Even if Russia's military intervention in the country has the ruling Assad regime breathing easier after months of infighting, manpower shortages, and...
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