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Our premium economy seats were defective, but the airline didn't care
Upgrading to premium economy on long-haul flights promises extra comfort, but travellers risk paying double without the guarantee of service quality. On a 13.5-hour overnight Singapore Airlines flight (SQ325), four passengers paying $4588 a person…
American Airlines makes another change - leaving loyal flyers frustrated: 'Lost a customer'
Another new American Airlines policy is taking off — and loyal flyers aren't thrilled about where it's landing. Beginning Aug. 25, elite AAdvantage members flying on some of the most popular three-cabin domestic routes will no longer be…
The World's Best First Class Airline Lounges: The Peak Of Airport Luxury
I'm an airline product geek, and I like to keep an updated list of some of the best products out there, ranging from the best first class airlines, to the best business class airlines, to the best business class lounges, to the best business class…
Travellers warned of Sydney Airport delays, more than 150 flights impacted
Posted Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 10:52am Passengers are facing delays at Sydney Airport this morning as Airservices Australia manages roster constraints in the air traffic tower. There are more than 150 flight delays this morning. Sydney Airport has…
American Airlines and Infinium announce commercial passenger flight powered by eSAF
American Airlines and Infinium today announced its first delivery of electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) to a commercial airport for use in a commercial passenger flight, marking a major milestone in the decarbonization of aviation. The eSAF…
Air India can't seem to catch a break as passengers blame airline for turbulence
Statutory warning: This article might offend readers who think air turbulence is the fault of airlines. A recent incident in which 17 passengers were injured due to turbulence on an Air India flight from Phuket has spawned a litany of complaints on…
LATAM Airlines Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Viasat: Why a Wall of Cash Has Shorts Running for Cover LATAM Airlines Group NYSE: LTM reported second-quarter 2026 results that remained profitable despite what management described as one of the airline industry's sharpest recent increases in jet…
LATAM Airlines Group (NYSE:LTM) Rating Lowered to Hold at Wall Street Zen
LATAM Airlines Group (NYSE:LTM - Get Free Report) was downgraded by equities researchers at Wall Street Zen from a 'strong-buy' rating to a 'hold' rating in a report released on Saturday. Viasat: Why a Wall of Cash Has Shorts Running for Cover A…
Gradient Investments LLC Acquires 87,146 Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. $LUV
Gradient Investments LLC raised its holdings in shares of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV - Free Report) by 19.3% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The…
United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL Shares Sold by Bank of America Corp DE
Bank of America Corp DE trimmed its position in shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL - Free Report) by 28.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The…
2 new CEOs, 2 very different challenges at IndiGo and Air India
Then there were airline-specific crises as well — the tragic crash of Air India flight AI 171 that killed 260 people in June 2025, and IndiGo's network-wide operational meltdown in early December. While some of the challenges for the…
Future 9/11 hijacker used cash, VISA card to pay for practice flight time
In this series, Newsweek maps the road to 9/11 as it happened 25 years ago, day by day. Yesterday: On August 7, 2001, the intelligence team discussed Iraq's rumored weapons of mass destruction— another misreading that led to disaster. August…
California Leaders Unveils Summer 2026 Magazine Featuring 17 Leaders Driving California's Future
Statewide publication and August 10 launch at BMO Stadium spotlight the leaders advancing tourism, aviation, sports, business, innovation, and economic development across California. California Leaders today announced the release of its Summer 2026…
Cancelled or delayed flights: What are my rights to a refund?
Airline passengers face lengthy delays after flights were suspended at Bristol airport due to a defect on the runway. Passengers were left stranded on Friday after the runway was closed at around 6pm and flights were grounded until 8am on Saturday…
Jet2 2 key updates for people with flights booked to avoid delays
Holiday airline Jet2 has made two key updates for passengers who have holidays booked this summer. The two key pieces of information were released as the European Union moves towards new rules designed to make air fares and baggage allowances…
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