JetBlue's founder is reportedly raising $100 million to start a new low-cost...
JetBlue's founder, David Neeleman, is reportedly launching a new US-based low-cost airline called Moxy.According to Airline Weekly, Moxy has secured an order for 60 Bombardier CS300...
View ArticleThe CEO of Europe's largest airline reveals how his company is thriving in...
Lufthansa Group had the best year in company history in 2017. Profits surged more than 33% to $2.74 billion and operating cash flow jumped more than 55% to $5.8 billion year over year. Lufthansa Group...
View ArticleA computer glitch forced American Airlines to cancel hundreds of flights, and...
Hundreds of flights with PSA Airlines, an American Airlines regional carrier, have been canceled at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina since last Thursday.The problem has...
View ArticleAmerican Airlines says it has fixed the computer glitch that forced its...
American Airlines said on Wednesday it had fixed the problem that led to thousands of flights with a regional carrier, PSA Airlines, being canceled since last Thursday. The airline blamed its "computer...
View ArticleDelta is banning pit bulls from flying as service dogs and customers are...
Delta has updated their support animal policy and is now banning "pit bull type dogs" from traveling with customers. The decision comes on the heels of several incidents involving the dog breed and...
View ArticleJapan's airlines gave in to 'Orwellian' demands from China — but how they did...
Japan's airlines recently bowed to political pressure from China to change how they describe Taiwan.But Japan Airlines and ANA only changed the descriptions on their Chinese-language sites, not their...
View ArticleI flew domestic first class on American Airlines to see how it compares with...
I got a deal on a first-class one-way ticket because I was breaking up my transcontinental flight.American Airlines was the carrier.There were pluses and minuses, but I'd do it again.When I travel on...
View ArticleHow a small error by a pilot caused armed police to raid a JetBlue flight...
JetBlue Flight 1623 was boarded by armed police on Tuesday at JFK International Airport.Air traffic control and law enforcement believed the Airbus A321 was being hijacked.Fortunately, it was a false...
View ArticleEmotional-support animals are becoming a big problem on planes, and airlines...
Emotional-support animals are on the rise on planes and at airports. From 2016 to 2017, the number of emotional-support animals traveling onboard commercial flights increased by 74%.Airlines and...
View ArticleMysterious airline fees are costing passengers hundreds of dollars and no one...
Airlines around the world are using mysterious fees to boost its income.These "carrier-imposed fees" or surcharges can amount to hundreds of dollars on an international flight.Major US airlines such as...
View ArticleAnother airline has caved to the China's demands and wiped all mention of...
Air India has removed all mention of Taiwan from its website.India's national airline said the changes were based following instruction from the country's Ministry of External Affairs.In April, the...
View ArticleUnited slammed with lawsuit by a woman who claims she was groped by a man 3...
A woman is suing United Airlines for allegedly failing to protect her from being groped on a July 2016 flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco.According to the lawsuit, which was filed on July 5 in...
View ArticleThe 10 best airlines in the world, according to travellers
TripAdvisor has revealed the winners of its 2018 Travellers' Choice Awards for Airlines — and some of the results are pretty surprising.The winners were chosen based on airline reviews submitted on...
View ArticleAirlines warned fuel prices were a growing threat, but it just became clear...
Delta Air Lines reported second-quarter 2018 profits of $1.025 billion on $11.775 billion in operating revenue.Even though revenues are up, profits are actually $161 million lower than the same period...
View Article33 people hospitalized, some bleeding from their ears, after Ryanair flight...
A Ryanair flight from Dublin to Croatia lost pressure and had to make an emergency landing on Friday.33 people had to go to a hospital, with some bleeding from their ears.FRANKFURT/DUBLIN (Reuters) -...
View ArticleAirline managers give their 9 top tips for stress-free flying
Flying can be an exciting start to a holiday or business trip if you have enough time to plan ahead.Organising your hand luggage and staying hydrated can greatly improve your flying experience.Five...
View ArticleThese are some of the most expensive items you get when you fly first class
First class flight tickets can sometimes cost upwards of $10,000 and come with high-tech entertainment systems and in-flight chefs. High-spending customers are important to airlines, so they go to...
View ArticleWhy you have to pay a fortune to get a decent seat on a plane
Airline consumers are spending tons of money on additional fees for things such as seat selection, checked bags, and meals. This is because of a relatively new airline business model where services are...
View ArticleChina has forced a Pacific airline to close down because of diplomatic ties...
An airline says a Chinese ban on tour groups visiting the Pacific nation of Palau has forced it to end its services "indefinitely."Palau Pacific Airlines said sales plummeted since China began fining...
View ArticleJetBlue is laying off workers and reshuffling jobs as it moves to cut $300...
JetBlue announced a round of layoffs, buyouts, and a restructuring of positions on Friday afternoon. It did not specify how many jobs would be affected by the decision. The restructuring comes at a...
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