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United's 'carry-on baggage ban' had a nasty side effect that other airlines...
On Tuesday, United Airlines introduced a new "Basic Economy" fare designed to compete with low-cost carriers for budget-conscious travelers.As part of the new fare class, United announced that most...
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Why Warren Buffett buying airline stocks could be bad news for travelers
Warren Buffet is famous for being one of the world's savviest investors, earning billions for himself, and plenty for his stockholders as well. As chief of the Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate, he's...
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Air France should be worried — its competition just got stronger
On Friday, French low-cost carrier XL Airways announced that it had merged with boutique business-class upstart La Compagnie.The two Paris-based airlines will form the new XL Airways-La Compagnie Group...
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The airlines to fly if you’re trying to eat healthy
The INSIDER Summary:•Dr. Charles Platkin examined the nutritional options available onboard airlines.• Virgin America was awarded first place overall with Air Canada and Delta as runner-ups.Staying...
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Trump could privatize air traffic controllers in the US — but the plan has...
The chances that the federal government could hand off the U.S. air traffic control system to private management are increasing, say advocates who report they are getting supportive feedback from...
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The US government may allow in-flight phone calls, and people are freaking out
On December 8, the Department of Transportation announced a proposal that would require airlines and ticket agents to disclose in advance whether voice calls are allowed on-board during...
View Article3 things you should know before booking flights to a foreign country
Daniel Durazo, who is the Director of Communications for Allianz Global Assistance, explains three important things to keep in mind when booking a flight to a foreign country. Follow BI Video: On...
View ArticleWhat it's like to fly on North Korea's one-star airline
Air Koryo is an airline run by the North Korean government, and it's consistently rated as the worst airline in the world. In fact, it's the only airline with a one-star rating on airline-review site...
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Here's what it's like to fly on Alaska Airlines, which just bought Virgin...
Diehard Virgin America fans had their hopes dashed on December 14, when Alaska Airlines announced it closed a deal to acquire the Richard Branson-founded airline for $2.6 billion.The newly merged...
View ArticleThere is a secret US government airline that flies out of commercial airports
Turns out the US government has a secret passenger airline — and even the flight attendants have top-secret clearance.Follow Tech Insider: On FacebookJoin the conversation about this story »
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What it's like aboard the most expensive flight in the world
It’s a long haul between New York and Mumbai, but Etihad, the United Arab Emirates national carrier, has figured out a way to make it a comfortable journey—for those willing to pay $38,000 (Rs 25...
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Here's how much legroom you get on America's airlines
As airlines around the world search for higher revenues and increased profitability, the effect on the passenger experience has not been overly positive, to say the least. Even though airliners have...
View ArticleAirplane designers have a brilliant idea for the middle seat
The days of waiting in a crammed airline aisle while some guy struggles to pull his bag from the overhead could soon be over. Molon Labe Seating has released their design for Side-slip seats — airline...
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Police claim an unconscious airline pilot was drunk in the cockpit of his...
On Saturday, the Captain of Sunwing Airlines Flight 595 was found unconscious in the cockpit of his Boeing 737-800.The Captain — 37 year-old Miroslav Gronych — was escorted off the plane and taken into...
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These are the 20 safest airlines in the world
Despite some recent tragedies, air travel is still one of the safest forms of transportation around. In fact, according to Australian consumer-aviation website AirlineRatings.com, 2016 was the second...
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France's Airbus just finalized a deal to sell more than 60 jets to a Saudi...
DUBAI (Reuters) - Airbus has finalised an agreement to sell more than 60 jets to Saudi Arabian budget carrier flynas, according to industry sources, a move that could help the European planemaker keep...
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JetBlue is now giving all passengers free Wi-Fi (JBLU)
On Wednesday, JetBlue announced that it will provide free Wi-Fi access on all of its aircraft.According to the airline, its Fly-Fi internet system can deliver similar speeds and streaming capabilities...
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These are the 10 safest low-cost airlines in the world for 2017
The low-cost airline business model has only been around for a couple of decades, but it has developed a major presence in the airline industry.According to PWC, low-cost airlines account for more than...
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12 flight-booking hacks every traveler should know
The INSIDER Summary:• We rounded up the best flight booking hacks from a Quora thread.• Some tips include clearing your cookies before browsing, changing your IP address, booking early morning flights,...
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People are freaking out about American Airlines' new 'basic economy' tickets...
These days, few terms engender such strong and visceral reactions from US airline passengers as "basic economy."Even though the term has made its way into the lexicon of many travelers, the idea of...
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