An inside look at the most luxurious airport lounge in New York
Step through the sliding glass doors of Etihad Airways' Terminal 4 lounge in JFK, and you will find a sprawling space dedicated to the comfort of their premium passengers. We got access to the lounge...
View ArticleCEO James Hogan is calling it quits at Etihad
On Tuesday, Etihad Aviation Group announced that its president and CEO James Hogan will leave the company he helped build.According to the Abu Dhabi-based airline and aviation conglomerate, Hogan —...
View Article8 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...
View ArticleThis one room in Atlanta acts as a mission control for all of Delta's planes
It may be reassuring to know that there are a ton of eyes watching your Delta flight, making sure that everything runs smoothly and safely. From the company's Operations Control Center (commonly known...
View ArticleOne of American, Delta, and United's most feared rivals may be in trouble
Since its founding in 2003, Etihad Airways has managed to storm its way to the forefront of the airline industry.This week, the airline's parent company — Etihad Aviation Group — announced that...
View ArticleOne major issue divides the airline CEOs meeting Trump Thursday (UAL, AAL,...
When President Trump meets with the top CEOs in the US aviation industry on Thursday, one issue will surely be a divisive force in the room: what to do about Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways.Over...
View ArticleHow to get the most money back if your flight gets canceled
Close to 4,000 flights were cancelled on Thursday as a winter storm slammed the Northeast.If you're someone who was affected by Thursday's mass cancellations, we've rounded up everything you need to...
View ArticleUS flight cancellations and baggage issues have fallen to historic lows
Airlines canceled 1.17% of scheduled domestic flights last year, the best performance in the 22 years the government has been tracking the issue, the Department of Transportation said on Tuesday.The...
View ArticleAirlines are rallying after Warren Buffett loads up (LUV, AAL, DAL)
Airline stocks are outperforming the broader market on Wednesday after a 13-F filing showed investing legend Warren Buffett plowed more money into the sector. The filing, released after Tuesday's...
View ArticleWarren Buffett is investing $8 billion in an industry he once called a 'death...
This week, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a significant commitment to the US airline industry, saying it had raised its stakes in Delta Air Lines and American Airlines and taken a new...
View ArticleDelta is bringing back a free perk that it got rid of years ago (DAL)
Delta Airlines announced Wednesday that it is bringing back free meals for coach passengers on some cross country flights. The Atlanta-based airline will begin rolling out the service on flights from...
View ArticleHere's why some plane seats don't line up with the windows
When airlines install seats, alignment is not a priority. Due to a specific disconnect between plane manufacturers and airlines, plane seats often don't line up with the windows. Follow BI Video: On...
View ArticleThis epic around-the-world flight only costs $863
The INSIDER Summary:• Flight booking site Airfare Spot is offering a flight deal that will take you around the world for $863.• The deal includes multiple flights and most are on budget carriers.• The...
View ArticleMORGAN STANLEY: It's possible that Warren Buffett will buy an airline
Warren Buffett has recently been loading up on airline stocks.And now a team of Morgan Stanley analysts thinks it's not entirely impossible that the billionaire investor could buy an airline."[B]ased...
View ArticleThe $65 ticket to Europe is finally here — and Norwegian Air says it will...
The era of cheap flights to Europe is officially upon us.On Thursday, Norwegian Air announced that it will launch flights from the US Northeast to Europe for as low as $65.Norwegian's announcement...
View ArticleThe 8 most highly regarded airlines in the world
While pricing and safety are two important measures to consider when choosing an airline, there are far more factors that contribute to a customer — or an employee's — opinion of a company.Fortune's...
View ArticleHow to get a free flight upgrade
The INSIDER Summary:• Flying business or first class is pricey, and unattainable for most travelers.• The infographic below shows how you can get a flight upgrade for free.• Methods include checking in...
View ArticleThe best and worst domestic airlines, ranked
The INSIDER Summary:• Expert travel hacking website The Points Guy conducted a study on the best and worst domestic airlines.• Alaska Airlines' generous frequent flyer program puts it at number one.•...
View ArticleWarren Buffett says this is one behavior that causes airlines to go broke...
Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett doesn't often invest in airlines.And it's for good reason.According to the legendary investor, the capital-intensive nature of the business and frequent...
View ArticleUnited Airlines CEO nearly died a month into the job — here's the one piece...
For United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz, October 15, 2015 started like most days – with an early morning trip to the gym.However, by the end of the day, Munoz would be wheeled into the ICU of a Chicago...
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