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United Airlines just made a big change to flight bookings. Here's why Delta and American aren't following
United Airlines is banning personal AI assistants from booking and modifying tickets on its system, a change that could see other airlines follow suit. The Chicago-based carrier updated its contract of carriage on Wednesday, prohibiting the use of…
JetBlue president says airlines should follow customers' lead on AI booking agents
NEW YORK, Nov 11 (Reuters) – JetBlue Airways' President Marty St. George said on Wednesday that he understands why airlines may be wary of artificial intelligence-powered travel intermediaries, after United Airlines said it would…
India Airlines Cut Diwali Flights for First Time Since Covid
India 's airlines operated fewer routes during the peak Diwali travel season, signaling that rising costs and operational disruptions are beginning to cool momentum in one of the world's fastest growing aviation markets. Airlines scheduled about 6%…
United Airlines moves to block AI agents from its platform over security concerns
Christopher Beckett | Nurphoto | Getty Images United Airlines said on Wednesday it would restrict AI bots' access to its digital platforms, citing data security, in the latest pushback against AI agents increasingly capable…
I paid $162 to upgrade to Premium Class on Alaska Airlines. I regret nearly doubling the cost of my trip.
My October flight from New York City's John F. Kennedy Airport to Portland, Oregon, originally cost $218.40 for a seat in coach. I decided to spend the extra $162 to upgrade to Alaska Airlines' premium class, bringing the total cost of my trip to…
Alaska Airlines ends seasonal flights to Portland, Oregon
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11 of 50 international airlines to shift from Mumbai airport to NMIA
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is undergoing a significant Terminal 1 redevelopment to enhance capacity and safety, strategically redirecting some international and domestic flights to the upcoming Navi Mumbai…
He Thinks Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Was Teleported. Thousands of People Believe Him
O n March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing when it disappeared from radar over the Indian Ocean, sparking the most expensive search in aviation history, wall-to-wall global news coverage, and even rare…
American Airlines brings fresh food back to NY-Chicago first class for first time since 2019
American Airlines said it plans to offer fresh food on flights between New York and Chicago. It's the first time in about seven years that the options are available, a spokeswoman said. The additions are part of American's push to win over more…
United Airlines blocks AI assistants from booking flights
United Airlines has announced that it won't allow AI assistants to book tickets on behalf of travelers. The airline said these bots, like Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots, can 'expose sensitive information, and actions taken by these tools may result…
United Airlines bars AI agents from booking tickets, sending Meta shares tumbling
Shares of Meta tumbled Wednesday on news United Airlines is banning artificial intelligence agents from booking flights for travelers – nixing a highly touted use case for the tech giant's new Muse agent. Shares of the Mark Zuckerberg-led…
Malaysia Airlines calls for level playing field if AirAsia gets aid
Sign up now: Get insights on the biggest stories in Malaysia Published Nov 12, 2026, 12:06 PM Any financial aid given to struggling carriers such as AirAsia Group should be made available to other airlines to keep competition fair, the head of…
Turkish Airlines Opens Chengdu Route as Fourth Mainland China Destination
Turkish Airlines began scheduled flights between Istanbul and Chengdu on Nov. 11, adding a fourth mainland China destination and extending its network to Sichuan's capital, Anadolu Agency reported. The airline's announced timetable provides for…
United Airlines moves to block AI agents from its platform over security concerns
Nov 11 (Reuters) – United Airlines said on Wednesday it would restrict AI bots' access to its digital platforms, citing data security, in the latest pushback against AI agents increasingly capable of planning and booking…
Commentary: Why Singapore Airlines should welcome the backlash over new business class seats
SINGAPORE: The backlash against Singapore Airlines' (SIA) new Business Class seats contains some good news for the airline. Customers care deeply about SIA. Unveiled on Nov 6 as part of a S$2 billion wider cabin upgrade, the seats have been praised…
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