Airlines may soon start banning service animals that aren't dogs
The US Transportation Department has proposed changes to its Air Carrier Access Act service animal rule.The new rules would limit service animals allowed in a plane's cabin to dogs.Under the change,...
View ArticleThe coronavirus outbreak coincides with China's busiest travel season, and it...
US airlines are bracing for impact from the virus sweeping China.Most flights in Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the coronavirus, were canceled Thursday as officials scrambled to stop the spread of the...
View ArticleThe iconic Boeing 747 just celebrated 50 years of flight — here's how the...
Boeing's most iconic aircraft celebrated 50 years of passenger service on Wednesday.The aircraft first flew in 1969 and began commercial service in 1970, revolutionizing air travel with its iconic...
View ArticleAirlines, hotels, and cruise lines sink as China's spreading coronavirus...
Shares of airlines, hotels, and cruise lines all traded lower Monday as China's coronavirus spreads. So far, the virus has killed 80 and infected more than 2,700 worldwide. Global stocks and oil also...
View Article16 airlines have canceled flights to China amid coronavirus fears
Airlines around the world have canceled or cut their flights to China until as late as March amid the coronavirus outbreak.European and US airlines, including United and American, largely make up the...
View ArticleHere's what United, American, and other airlines are doing to protect against...
As the coronavirus continues to spread around the world, airlines like American, United, and others are taking precautions to protect crews and passengers.Although airlines' practices differ based on...
View ArticleThe best and worst US airlines to fly for in-flight entertainment, ranked
In-flight entertainment is a growing trend among US airlines, with most carriers offering some sort of means of accessing movies, television shows, music, or in-flight WiFi. CableTV.com analysts ranked...
View ArticleAt least 3 people have died after a plane skidded off the runway in Turkey,...
At least three people are dead after a Pegasus Airlines plane crashed and broke apart on the runway in Istanbul, Turkey, on Wednesday.The plane, flight PC 2193, was carrying passengers from Izmir,...
View Article9 iconic airlines that were once household names but travelers will never see...
While only a handful of airlines operate in the US today, the skies used to feature a lot of diversity.Airlines such as Pan American, Trans World Airlines, and Eastern Air Lines once roamed but each...
View ArticleBankrupt South African Airways just debuted its newest plane, the Airbus...
South African Airways recently debuted its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350-900 XWB, on the Johannesburg-New York route.The new A350 is the airline's first next-generation aircraft that it aims to use...
View ArticleAirline workers reveal how they're dealing with being on the front lines of...
Airlines around the world have canceled flights and suspended routes to China amid plummeting demand due to the coronavirus outbreak.However, airlines are also taking other precautions as the virus...
View ArticleAir Italy will end operations and liquidate, becoming the latest airline to fail
Milan-based Air Italy will cease operations and liquidate, the airline announced on Tuesday.Air Italy began flights in 2018, with a 49% ownership stake by Doha-based Qatar Airways.Flights will end...
View ArticleJetBlue revolutionized low-cost travel when it first flew 20 years ago —...
JetBlue Airways is celebrating 20 years of operations, having had its first flight on February 11, 2000. Under the leadership of airline entrepreneur David Neeleman, JetBlue started with two planes in...
View Article12 notable airlines have gone out of business in the last 14 months — here's...
The year 2019 was tough for airlines. So far, it looks like 2020 will be the same.Airlines around the world saw a range of bankruptcies, liquidations, and failures, with many forced to shut down in...
View ArticleUnited just extended China and Hong Kong cancellations as the coronavirus...
United Airlines is extending its suspension of flights to China and Hong Kong until April 24, citing the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.Airlines globally — including American, Delta, and United — have...
View ArticleI took 3 Delta flights in one day after finally getting elite status to see...
Elite status is the endgame for most frequent flyers as it offers high-end perks such as free first-class upgrades.I recently attained elite status on Delta Air Lines in the lowest level of its program...
View ArticleGreece's national airline is undergoing a massive brand overhaul to be more...
Aegean Airlines unveiled a completely new brand identity during the debut of its newest aircraft.The airline's newly-delivered Airbus A320neo will feature the newest branding and products that Aegean...
View ArticleDelta CEO: Passengers should ask permission before reclining their seats on...
The head of Delta Air Lines said in an interview with CNBC on Friday that passengers should ask before they recline their seat.CEO Ed Bastian said that while passengers have the right to recline,...
View ArticleThe coronavirus is slamming the US travel industry, with experts predicting...
The coronavirus is expected to cost the US travel industry more than $10 billion over the next four years, with more than half of that loss coming in 2020.Although US airlines are working to minimize...
View ArticleThe 10 major US airlines were ranked by how many delays they had in 2019 —...
The US Department of Transportation revealed the rankings for the top ten major US airlines in terms of on-time percentage for 2019. Most carriers performed better in 2019 than they did in 2018 and no...
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