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$2b and plenty of new seats: Inside airlines' battle for first-class supremacy
With high-paying passengers driving airline profitability, carriers are locked in an escalating race to outshine one another through what they offer in their premium cabins. Singapore Airlines has revealed the seats to be installed in many of its…
Israeli airline Arkia launches discounted eSIM data plans for travelers abroad
Arkia Israel Airlines launched a partnership with Israeli eSIM provider Voye Global, offering passengers discounted mobile data packages for use overseas, the companies announced on November 2. Under the agreement, Arkia customers can buy global…
Airlines bet that more premium offerings will boost profits
The strategy is expected to accelerate the shrinking share of coach class on many flights, with airlines envisioning as much as 70 percent of passengers paying for enhanced options, if not first-or business class. Airlines face significantly higher…
'You expect me to tip a robot?' Airline passenger fumes over tip prompt on $5 airport water
Robo-tipping is the latest airport rip-off. The tipping saga continues as more grocery stores, airports and fast food chain s are begging their customers for tips. While the average person has no problem forking over a cool 20% tip after a nice…
Airlines Sued Over Secret Fare Data Sharing Scheme
Two airline passengers filed a proposed class-action lawsuit this week accusing seven major carriers and a pair of data companies of secretly trading fare information to keep ticket prices artificially high. The suit, filed in federal court in…
What LATAM Airlines Group (LTM) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call
Viasat: Why a Wall of Cash Has Shorts Running for Cover LATAM Airlines Group NYSE: LTM reported an 18.4% increase in third-quarter revenue as higher passenger fares and cargo revenue helped offset a sharp rise in fuel costs. The airline also…
Several European Newsrooms Receive Bomb Threats in Latest Wave of Hoaxes
Several European media outlets were forced to evacuate their offices after receiving bomb threats, amid a recent wave of hoaxes that has also disrupted flights across the continent. Irish public service broadcaster RTÉ and Bulgaria's Nova TV…
SFO to President Donald J. Trump International Airport route takes off
In the latest air travel news, passengers could soon see higher checked bag costs across the industry as JetBlue introduces its second fee increase of 2026; the Federal Trade Commission investigates whether airlines are using data mining to set…
EasyJet customers could bag discount on next holiday with MSE code
There are a lot of travel updates in the news this week - from a November Ryanair luggage rule to plane bomb threats. But one handy piece of information flying under the radar is an easyJet discount - available to selected passengers. Updated on…
Europe's Bomb Threats Raise Fears of Hybrid Warfare
A wave of bomb threats this week targeted dozens of flights across Europe before expanding to include newsrooms, leaving authorities scrambling to find those responsible. The bomb threats—all since identified as hoaxes—came through…
Ryanair confirms new 60-minute luggage rule coming into effect next week
Budget airline Ryanair has urged passengers not to forget an upcoming change affecting everyone flying with checked-in luggage. The low-cost airline will close its airport bag drop services 60 minutes before scheduled departure, instead of the…
These five stock groups could rally after Democrats' midterms sweep, analysts say
Democrats swept in the U.S. midterm elections this week, and that could be a boon for several groups of stocks, according to Wall Street analysts. On Tuesday, Democrats flipped seven Senate and more than 40 House seats, giving the left-leaning…
New Ryanair check-in rules to come into force within days - all you need to know
Ryanair passengers who miss a new airport check-in deadline could be denied boarding without a refund. From Tuesday, November 10, check-in desks will close 60 minutes before departure, instead of the current 40 minutes, with the airline warning:…
Parents of toddler with Down syndrome speak out after airline nightmare
Flying with young children is stressful enough, especially when your child has complex medical needs. But for little Willow and her parents, Dee and Kayne, their latest travel nightmare wasn't caused by her condition, but by an airline bungle. They…
Final call for Heathrow's third runway - will Andy Burnham be on board?
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