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Airline Insider Hits Eject, Sells 40,460 Shares Valued at $3.8 Million
Steven M. Sear, EVP at Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL -0.70%), sold 40,460 shares of common stock on Aug. 5, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing. MetricValueShares sold40,460Transaction value~$3.8 millionPost-transaction shares (directly…
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…
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…
A Netflix Cooking Show Is Changing Travel, Which Airlines Offer Complimentary Chauffeur Service & Citi Curated Tables Returns
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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…
'Not enough air traffic controllers': safety concerns at Sydney airport after Jetstar and Qatar planes involved in near-miss
Two planes have narrowly avoided a collision on the tarmac of Australia's busiest airport as it struggles with staff shortages. The Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes almost collided at Sydney airport at 7am on Sunday. A Jetstar spokesperson said its…
Private Jets Are More Popular Than Ever. Here's What To Know Before You Book One.
An Embraer Phenom 300 available through Surf Air. Booking a private jet is easier than ever, but consumers carry the burden of checking safety audits and verifying the operator. Christine Landis regularly takes a private jet from San Diego to…
Not just about being pretty: Qantas' new plane design carries deeper meaning
We've come a long way since identifying an object in the sky was simply a matter of deciding between bird, plane and Superman. Now there are more than 15,000 satellites, observation balloons, a growing cloud of space junk and drones galore. And…
Jet2 confirms 2026 14-day rule 'is genuine' after emails sent
Jet2 has reached out to all passengers with forthcoming holidays regarding a significant update. Thousands of customers have received emails informing them that their holiday documentation will now be sent out later than previously expected. Jet2…
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…
Shanghai Cancels Over 1,300 Flights As China Prepares For Typhoon Dolphin
Some Taiwanese airlines also canceled their flights to China Sunday. Beijing: Shanghai's two airports canceled more than 1,300 flights and authorities relocated some 300,000 people in surrounding regions as China prepared for Typhoon Dolphin, after…
Porter flight cancelled after child refused to wear seatbelt for takeoff - National
A Porter Airlines flight was cancelled after a young child repeatedly refused to wear a seatbelt during takeoff, forcing the aircraft to return to the terminal. In a statement to Global News, Porter said that on Aug. 6, the aircraft had already…
Air taxi company brags it shaved 26 minutes off Central Coast trip
In this week's air travel developments, a California manufacturer of all-electric air taxis for short-haul regional routes said it hopes to launch flights later this year, but it hasn't said where; Southwest adds three California routes, and United…
Nearly a fifth of British adults consider avoiding EU holiday because of border chaos
Nearly a fifth of UK adults have considered swapping a summer holiday in Europe for a staycation in Britain as a result of border chaos in the bloc, new polling has indicated, amid growing calls for the new entry-exit system (EES) to be scrapped.
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