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Elon Musk's Starlink: Airlines like Southwest, United make the switch to satellite internet provider
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As the era of high-speed internet onboard commercial aircraft dawns, U.S. airlines are engaging in arms race to see who can give customers the most seamless experience. Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines…
United Airlines Revamps Miles: Cardholders Get 2x Points & Discounts
United Airlines is flipping the script on its loyalty program, making a co-branded credit card the essential “key” to earning and redeeming miles. Starting April 2, the carrier will roll out a massive restructuring of its MileagePlus…
UK budget airline launches 4 new direct routes to popular cities - £85 return
The company will operate flights between Jersey and Dublin Loganair has announced it will introduce four new direct routes from Jersey this summer, significantly expanding travel choices for residents and tourists. The regional carrier will link…
Malaysia Airlines to add a third daily service to Doha - Economy Class & Beyond
Malaysia Airlines is enhancing connectivity between Malaysia and the Middle East with the introduction of a third daily non-stop service between Kuala Lumpur and Doha. Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 – Image, Economy Class and Beyond This…
5 changes coming to American Airlines' checked baggage after adding new $50 fees
AMERICAN Airlines has confirmed five new changes that are coming to its checked baggage services. Travelers booked with the airline will be able to save time and money thanks to a series of changes that have now been rolled out. Your info will be…
Plane Passenger 'Flabbergasted' By What Flight Attendant Says: 'Whoa, What?
A United Airlines passenger says he was left stunned by a comment from a flight attendant during a transatlantic trip, describing the experience as the “worst” flight he had taken with the carrier. Reddit user ehtseeoh recounted at…
San Antonio woman flies Southwest and plans for new policy change. She gets put on standby anyway: 'I would never fly with southwest airlines again'
Southwest Airlines' new booking and baggage policies haven't struck a chord with regular customers. At least, that's what TikToker Leslie (@leslieapproved) said in a video that's garnered 357,000 views. Leslie mentioned in her video that the recent…
Traveling This Weekend? Here's What to Know About the Snowstorm.
|Traveling This Weekend? Here's What to Know About the Snowstorm. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/21/travel/flight-cancellations-blizzard.html A major winter storm, possibly bringing blizzard conditions, is expected to cause travel disruptions…
American Airlines CEO Promises Big Changes But Can't Explain Why Anyone Should Care-Employees And Investors Left In Limbo
American Airlines is making bold moves, from new premium cabins and better meals to rolling back unpopular policies, yet CEO Robert Isom struggles to clearly articulate a vision—leaving employees, customers, and investors unsure of what…
Frontier Airlines Largely Abandons New York John F Kennedy International Airport
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Towle & Co. Sells 67,728 Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. $LUV
Towle & Co. reduced its holdings in Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV - Free Report) by 17.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 331,752 shares of…
Man Books Round Trip Flight-Can't Believe What Rep Says Next: 'That's Insane'
A man who spent nearly $6,000 on a round-trip Delta flight said he was stunned after contacting the airline to adjust his return ticket and being told he would owe thousands more. The traveler and original poster (OP), user Nothingchangesme, shared…
Travelers love criticizing Southwest. It just posted record revenues.
In the latest air travel news, Southwest Airlines is studying ways to adjust its new assigned seating policy and revised boarding groups in the face of widespread consumer complaints; meanwhile, the hedge fund that bought up Southwest stock and…
After United flights roll off tarmac, lose tires, audit finds FAA isn't staffed enough to do regular inspections
The ability of federal safety regulators to oversee airplane maintenance at United Airlines has been hindered by inadequate staffing, high employee turnover and the improper use of virtual inspections instead of on-site reviews in some cases…
The Southern city where coastal Americans are fleeing for lower taxes
READ MORE: Entitled American Airlines pilots stage coup despite huge salaries For years, wealthy Americans have been swapping penthouses for pastures - trading coastal skylines for backyard acreage and seven-figure tax bills for wide-open Texas…
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