The outbreak of an untreatable virus has airlines giving out refunds
Parts of Latin and South America are in the middle of an outbreak of the Zika virus that's spread by mosquito bites.The virus is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, whose fetuses are susceptible...
View ArticleJetBlue profits surge but shares tumble (jblu)
JetBlue said Thursday that its fourth quarter profits had more than doubled from $87 million to $190 million.However, shares of JetBlue stock are down more than 4% in morning trading. In fact, airline...
View ArticleFree snacks are coming back to American Airlines flights
After 15 years of near austerity, U.S. airlines are restoring some small perks for passengers crammed into coach.Don't expect ample legroom or free checked bags. But fliers will find improved snacks, a...
View ArticleThe 'man who flies for free' says JetBlue's $29 flights are a great deal
Discount airline JetBlue is offering $29 flights in honor of Leap Year on February 29. The catch? You have to book on Tuesday February 2 by 11:59 p.m. and you can only fly on Monday February 29.The...
View Article5 reasons why budget airlines aren't all that bad
Would you buy a seat on a discounted flight—one with no food, entertainment, or baggage allowance—to save potentially hundreds of dollars?In an era of one-way transatlantic fares selling for as little...
View ArticleAnother snowstorm has hit the East Coast, as airports report delays
Just weeks after the US East Coast was slammed by a massive winter storm, another wave of snow has swept into the region.On Friday, snow was steadily falling throughout the New York and New Jersey...
View ArticleAfter 6 years of talks, global aviation experts have agreed on new emissions...
MONTREAL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Global aviation experts agreed on Monday to the first emissions-reduction standards for aircraft in a deal that will take effect with new models in four years, but...
View ArticleJetBlue wants to invest in startups (JBLU)
JetBlue Airways announced on Wednesday that it will launch a Silicon Valley-based venture capital subsidiary.Called JetBlue Technology Ventures, the company will be led by former...
View Article7 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.Guidelines for carry-on luggage...
View ArticleDelta Air Lines is giving its employees a $1.5 billion reward (DAL)
Delta Air Lines announced on Friday that its 80,000 employees will receive $1.5 billion in profit-sharing. According to the airline, this is the largest amount ever paid out in the history of...
View ArticleHere's how they paint commercial airplanes
Painting a commercial plane is no easy feat. It's an elaborate process that can take up to 10 days from start to finish and cost up to $200,000. Produced by Christine Nguyen. Video courtesy of...
View ArticleAmazing color photos of the Hindenburg Zeppelin show what luxury air travel...
Before the modern jumbo jet and its first-class suites, the biggest and grandest thing in luxury air travel was the German Zeppelin Airship.Of all the massive Zeppelins constructed, the most famous was...
View ArticleChuck Schumer to US Airlines: You've taken things too far
Americans might be getting larger, but commercial airline seats aren't.In fact, the amount of leg and seat room we have on flights has progressively been cut over the past few decades in order for...
View ArticleThis infographic explains why airlines are soaring to record profits
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View ArticleThe 10 best and worst airlines to fly with are revealed in this global ranking
From long delays to cramped seats, flying can be an unpleasant experience.The airline you fly with, however, can make a huge difference.AirHelp, which offers legal assistance to passengers filing...
View ArticleA pilot shortage in the US could threaten the American aviation industry
Mid-sized and regional airlines in the US are suffering from a pilot shortage that could threaten the health of the broader US aviation industry.The labor shortfall has led to canceled flights at...
View ArticleUS airlines are salivating at the chance to start flying to Cuba
Last month, the United States and Cuba signed an agreement allowing scheduled flights between the two countries to resume.U.S.-based airlines will be allowed to operate 20 daily scheduled flights to...
View Article2 years after twin air crashes, Malaysia Airlines is still in limbo
Two years after twin air crashes that left its brand in tatters, Malaysia Airlines is still a company in limbo.The loss of two Boeing 777s just months apart in 2014 triggered a much needed state...
View ArticleThis small trick can save you serious cash on flights
Sometimes, the trick to finding the best flight price isn't just the time that you book your trip, but also where you're booking from. A ticket's "point of sale," or the location where it's being...
View ArticleThis abandoned TWA terminal is a neofuturist masterpiece
On a lot at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport sits a long-abandoned, perfectly preserved airline terminal — though it may be unrecognizable as a place for passengers to kill time today. The Trans...
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