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Airlines pay out millions after initially rejecting claims
Airlines are paying out millions of pounds in compensation to passengers every year after initially saying no as consumer groups accuse firms of trying to put customers off making claims for severe delays or cancellations. Almost £11m was…
What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats
Southwest Airlines passengers made their final boarding-time scrambles for seats on Monday as the carrier prepared to end the open-seating system that distinguished it from other airlines for more than a half‑century. Starting Tuesday…
European airline becomes the latest to launch free Wi-fi on board
READ MORE: 'World's best airline' to roll out FREE ultra-fast Wi-Fi across its fleet A European airline has become the latest to offer free WiFi on board its flights. The flag carrier of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has introduced…
All the routes Ryanair is abandoning as airline ditches 'Hawaii of Europe
Ryanair is making some big changes to its European network of routes in 2026 by exiting some airports entirely – including closing all flights to the ‘Hawaii of Europe'. The budget-friendly airline, established in 1985, is reportedly…
Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy - here's what to expect
It's the end of an era for Southwest Airlines passengers on Tuesday, with assigned seating replacing the free-for-all boarding system that has existed since the airline's formation over 50 years ago. At the same time, four new fare bundles will…
Buget airline to launch new flights from UK to US
Wizz Air is planning to launch budget flights from UK to US Cheaper flights between the UK and the US could soon be on the horizon after Wizz Air applied to the US Department of Transportation for permission to operate transatlantic services. In a…
Southwest Airlines christens death of long-standing policy with retro plane
Texas-based Southwest Airlines is ending its long-standing open-seating policy in retro style. Southwest's 'cattle-call' boarding policy will officially end on Tuesday, Jan. 27, making Southwest the last major airline to switch to assigned seating.
What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Southwest Airlines passengers made their final boarding-time scrambles for seats on Monday as the carrier prepared to end the open-seating system that distinguished it from other airlines for more than a…
What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats
What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats SOUTHWEST AIRLINES IS CHANGING ITS SEATING POLICY FOR PLUS SIZE PASSENGERS STARTING NEXT YEAR. PASSENGERS WHO TAKE UP SPACE IN THE NEIGHBORING SEAT WILL HAVE TO BUY AN EXTRA…
3 is the magic number for Alaska Airlines: triple redundancy
Alaska Air's CEO says IT outages last year damaged the company on multiple fronts despite 'triple redundancies' built into its disaster recovery plan. The airline's systems failed twice in 2025 - once in July and again in October - forcing Alaska…
Travelers advised to check airlines as Lafayette airport experiences flight disruptions due to weather
Travelers are being advised to check with their airlines after winter weather led to flight disruptions at Lafayette Regional Airport. LFT said in a Facebook post that winter weather continues to disrupt flights for passengers departing from and…
As Storm Grounds Flights, Airlines Turn to AI to Handle Disruptions Better
Events like this compress decision windows to minutes, forcing airlines to choose which flights to cut, how to reposition crews, and how to reroute thousands of passengers before disruption cascades across the network. That pressure explains why…
Amid uncertainty Israeli airlines introduce flexible ticket terms
Amid a feeling of geopolitical security uncertainty foreign airlines flying to Israel have been canceling and rescheduling flights. Now following an increase in demand from passengers, Israel's three major airlines - El Al, Israir and Arkia - have…
Aviation Fatalities Hit 7-Year High In 2025: Aviation Safety Network
An airplane takes off as a large portion of the damaged plane fuselage is lifted from the Potomac River during recovery efforts after the American Airlines crash on February 03, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. An American Airlines flight from Wichita…
Ryanair says it could use Starlink in future despite Elon Musk feud
Ryanair would be open to using Elon Musk's Starlink wifi on its planes in the future, its finance chief has suggested, amid a feud between the boss of the Irish airline and the world's richest person. The airline would look at “whoever is…
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