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Southwest Airlines makes changes to boarding, seating
Southwest Airlines, long known for its unique open seating policy and 'Bags Fly Free' tradition, is enacting sweeping changes to its customer experience and operations. Here's everything you need to know. These changes to boarding procedures and…
Little-known European budget airline has £48 flights to Turkey
READ MORE: The destinations that are just as beautiful as Turkey - but cheaper A lesser-known budget airline has added more direct routes to sun-soaked destinations from the UK - allowing British holidaymakers to snap up flights to Turkey from as…
Budget airliner's profits set to soar despite French strikes
Budget airline easyJet is poised to announce a significant uplift in its annual profits on Tuesday, successfully navigating the financial headwinds caused by French air traffic control strikes over the summer. Despite earlier warnings from the…
American Airlines policy for upgrading pilots to 1st class raises questions
An American Airlines flight upgrade policy for deadheading pilots has sparked debate on Threads. Deadheading pilots are those who travel as passengers on a flight to be repositioned for another work schedule. American Airlines has reportedly…
US warns airlines of potential hazards when flying over Venezuela
World WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday warned major airlines of a 'potentially hazardous situation' when flying over Venezuela and urged them to exercise caution. The FAA notice cited the 'worsening security…
Flying for Thanksgiving? See which airlines, airports have the most delays this week
Flying for Thanksgiving? See which airlines, airports have the most delays this week If you're flying out for Thanksgiving, it does not look like your flight will be impacted by the latest travel restrictions that have been in place for the last 10…
Copa Stock: Q3 Earnings Confirm A Rare Gem In A Tough Industry (NYSE:CPA)
Copa Holdings stands out in the airline industry for its consistent execution, low-cost model, and strong profitability metrics. CPA delivers industry-leading margins, robust net income per employee, and steady long-term growth, supported by…
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U.S. Drops Plan to Require Airline Compensation for Flight Delays-Here's What It Means for Travelers
President Donald Trump's administration has officially withdrawn the Joe Biden-era rule requiring airlines to compensate passengers during extensive flight delays. The Transportation Department initially announced its intent to nix the rule in…
Frontier Airlines Offers More Details On New In-Flight Wi-Fi Plans
Frontier Airlines is quietly catching up, finally committing to in-flight Wi-Fi after years of lagging behind its U.S. low-cost peers. Frontier CEO Barry Biffle recently confirmed that Wi-Fi is “coming” to the carrier's fleet, a major…
Airline Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist - November 20th
Why a 20-Second Flight Test Could Unlock Billions for Vertical American Airlines Group, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Joby Aviation, Air Lease, Copa, and Southwest Airlines are the seven Airline stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's…
Inside Delta's marketing machine: This exec sees luxury experiences as key.
Now at Delta, Tillman is particularly focused on how the airline can “personalize” its interactions with travelers and give them luxurious experiences they're looking for. The goal, Tillman said, is for a customer to feel “like…
New Ethiopian Airlines Business Class: Suites For A350s, Flat Beds For 737s
Ethiopian Airlines isn't exactly known for the consistency of its business class hard product. On its wide body aircraft, the airline already has five different business class seats, with a sixth new seat coming soon (to 787s). Well, you can now…
Airlines climb on falling oil prices as the US pushes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Oil prices fell on Friday, with West Texas Intermediate crude futures down more than 2% amid a US push for a peace plan between Russia and Ukraine. The US has reportedly pitched a deal that would see Ukraine cede land to Russia and agree to never…
Sean Duffy Asks Travelers to 'Bring Civility Back' to Airports in New PSA
|Sean Duffy Wants You to Stop Wearing PJs on the Plane https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/travel/sean-duffy-airlines-manners-video.html Passport? Check. Suitcase? Check. But what about your pillbox hat? As travelers head to the airports this…
Sanford C. Bernstein Issues Positive Forecast for Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Stock Price
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV - Get Free Report) had its target price increased by research analysts at Sanford C. Bernstein from $31.00 to $34.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a 'market…
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