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Airlines urge Trump administration not to curb international flights in feud over 'sanctuary cities
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told Fox News this week that if “radical left Democrats” aren't allowing the government to “enforce federal laws... we shouldn't be processing international flights into their cities…
Alaska Airlines bans Hawaiian crew from wearing leis and aloha shirts on some routes
Alaska Airlines has reportedly barred flight attendants from its newly acquired Hawaiian Airlines subsidiary from wearing traditional floral attire and aloha shirts on certain international flights. The new dress code restrictions affect…
WHITE SOX ANNOUNCE 12 NEW 'CHISOX ATHLETES' AS NIL PROGRAM ENTERS FIFTH SEASON WITH NEW UNITED AIRLINES COLLABORATION
The Chicago White Sox today announce 12 NCAA Division I student-athletes joining CHISOX Athlete, presented by United Airlines, the organization's NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) program designed to elevate participants' platforms and careers across…
Your European vacation could cost more than ever as airlines hike prices, slash thousands of flights
American travelers could be facing one of the most expensive summers for European vacations ever as airlines slash thousands of flights, add surcharges to transatlantic routes and hike prices. It all comes down to Europe's jet fuel supply, about…
From Air India to Qatar Airways: Top airlines with free Wi-Fi service
4 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google There is something exciting about finally boarding a flight after weeks or months of planning a holiday. However, the excitement often comes with one familiar ritual, switching your phone to…
A new super-budget airline is planning to take flight from Western Sydney International Airport
News Zinc Airlines is set to be Australia's answer to Ryanair Written by Olivia Hart Time Out Contributor Small Australian airlines have had a bit of a bad run in recent years, with Rex Airlines going bust in 2024 straight off the back of news that…
Travel Industry Warns of Chaos If DHS Pulls Newark Officers
US airlines and tourism groups are warning of widespread economic damage if the Trump administration follows through on threats to disrupt operations at one of the nation's busiest airports as part of an escalating dispute over immigration…
Southwest rolls back its overweight passenger policy. Here's what's changing.
Southwest Airlines has rolled back part of its divisive policy requiring overweight passengers to buy two tickets on flights when they require a second seat because of their size. Under the budget carrier's revised rules, Southwest gate agents will…
Airlines seek digital platform for Ebola self declaration
Airlines have asked the government to quickly roll out a digital platform for submission of passenger self-declaration forms as a part of Ebola virus containment measures. This would improve compliance and save printing expenses, airline executives…
FAA Chief Rewrites Trump Air Traffic Control History - Then Blames Airlines For The System He Runs
Airlines Confidential host and former Wall Street Journal airline reporter Scott McCartney had a fascinating discussion with FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford this week. I was enthusiastic about Bedford's appointment to the role. I am concerned with…
Southwest's controversial seating policy is changing again-and the new version may surprise frequent flyers
Southwest Airlines has yet again made changes to its onboard policies. This time, the discount airline has partially rolled back a controversial requirement it introduced earlier this year for plus-sized passengers, which required them to book an…
Emirates Airlines Begins Construction of $5.1B Aircraft Maintenance Facility in Dubai
Emirates Airlines broke ground May 18 for a $5.1 billion aircraft engineering facility that is slated to become one of the largest aviation MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) developments in the world. The Dubai South facility, located adjacent…
Why Do Airlines Cap Mileage Earning? Making Sense of United's 75K Limit
Nowadays it's common for airlines to award miles based on dollars spent rather than based on distance flown. While it eliminates some gamification, the incentive is obvious — airlines want to encourage passengers to book expensive tickets…
American Airlines Wants Elites To Buy First Class, Not Wait For Free Upgrades
American Airlines is making clear that it would rather sell first class seats than give them away as complimentary upgrades. That may make perfect business sense, but it also chips away at one of the core reasons travelers chase elite status in the…
A DHS plan to cut customs processing at airports in sanctuary cities could spark travel chaos
If the Department of Homeland Security follows through on a threat to yank customs agents from major airports housed in sanctuary cities, industry watchers say fliers would face travel chaos that would make long TSA lines look like child's play.
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