Air Travel News

News about air travel, airlines, and flying—and what it means for you, the traveler.

Chase Sapphire airport lounge with blue seating and a curved mezzanine at LaGuardia Airport
Air Travel News
Chase Sapphire’s Newest Airport Lounge Opens at LaGuardia in New York
January 16, 2024 10:56 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Emirates airplane on the tarmac with a set of boarding steps drawn up to the plane's left side
Air Travel News
You’ll Never Board a Plane on the Right-Hand Side. Here’s Why.
January 16, 2024 08:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
Shadowy model airplane on a flat surface
Air Travel News
After a Rocky Start to the Year, Experts Predict What’s Next for Air Travel in 2024
January 12, 2024 01:29 PM
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Barbara Peterson
7 Hacks for Tall Air Travelers
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Flying Is Hard for Tall Travelers. Use These 7 Tips to Make It More Comfortable
January 09, 2024 02:05 PM
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Mike Arnot
American Airlines Plane at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Loyalty + Rewards
American Airlines’ Loyalty Program Is Changing for the Better in 2024
January 09, 2024 11:34 AM
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Paul Rubio
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 Max plane
Air Travel News
Harrowing Alaska Airlines Incident Resurfaces Boeing 737 Max Concerns as Dozens of Planes Are Grounded
January 08, 2024 08:38 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Big Ben in London
Air Travel News
United to Unveil a Surprise International Flight Deal Each Day This Week
January 08, 2024 06:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
An airplane being de-iced
Air Travel News
What Do They Actually Spray on Planes to De-Ice Them?
January 05, 2024 02:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
A woman sleeping in a window seat on an airplane.
Air Travel News
Flying in Economy? Here Are 4 Easy Ways to Make Your Flight More Comfortable
January 05, 2024 12:16 PM
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Kristin Limoges
Haneda Airport departure board with check-in counters in the background
Air Travel News
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport Briefly Closed After Japan Airlines Flight Burst Into Flames
January 02, 2024 07:52 PM
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Michelle Baran
Flight attendant pouring coffee into a paper cup on an airplane
Air Travel News
Another Major U.S. Airline Is Doing Away with Plastic Cups
December 26, 2023 10:26 AM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial view of the beach and coastline in Tulum, Mexico, with buildings and hotels with thatched roods and pools
Air Travel News
You Can Now Fly Direct to This Mexican Coastal Paradise
December 20, 2023 08:24 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Illustration of a globe depicting a handful of flight routes
Air Travel News
These Are the Busiest Flight Routes in the World
December 20, 2023 07:10 PM
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Michelle Baran
Image of Southwest aircraft wing and a Southwest plane through a window with rain drops sliding down it
Air Travel News
Southwest to Pay $140 Million Penalty for Holiday 2022 Meltdown
December 18, 2023 05:19 PM
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Michelle Baran
Black and white illustration of luggage on a conveyer belt going through an x-ray device
Air Travel News
Security in 12 Seconds? A New TSA PreCheck Screening Upgrade Will Get You Through Faster Than Ever
December 14, 2023 06:16 PM
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Bailey Berg
At PS Atlanta, full private suites go for $4,850 for a group of up to four people.
Air Travel News
Atlanta Airport’s New Private Terminal Starts at $1,000 per Visit—and We Got a First Look
December 12, 2023 12:24 PM
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Barbara Peterson
rows of luggage crammed together, all different colors, with various luggage tags and stickers on them
Travel Tips + Etiquette
10 Ways to Make Sure Your Bags Don’t Get Lost When You Fly
December 11, 2023 07:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
Embrace Spain's second largest city's rich art and architecture including the Arco de Triunfo
Air Travel News
United Just Added This New Nonstop Flight to Europe From California
December 08, 2023 03:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
Google Flights’ tools can help you avoid unexpected baggage fees.
Packing Tips + Gear
What Happens to Airlines’ Unclaimed Baggage?
December 08, 2023 08:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
rows of empty airplane seats, taken from the center aisle. The seats have purple cushions
Air Travel News
Is There a Safest Seat on an Airplane?
December 06, 2023 08:07 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
A split image of United's new Airbus A321neo planes with the new, larger overhead bins on the left, and rows of seats from the back on the right
Air Travel News
New Snack Areas, Sleek Lighting, and Bigger Bins: A First Look at United’s Brand-New Planes
December 05, 2023 04:34 PM
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Chris Dong
Southwest Airplane
Loyalty + Rewards
This Is Your Last Chance to Score a 75,000-Point Bonus With Southwest’s Credit Card Offers
December 05, 2023 04:11 PM
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Paul Rubio
Hawaiian Airlines airplane tail
Air Travel News
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Agree to Merge—What This Means for Travelers
December 04, 2023 04:53 PM
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Michelle Baran
Artwork and photography on loan from the Orlando Museum of Art
Air Travel News
How to Get Airport Lounge Access: The Best Memberships to Sign Up For
November 29, 2023 10:18 AM
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Paul Rubio
Image of a cafe located on the corner of a street in Paris with tables lining the sidewalk
Air Travel News
Avid Travelers: Don’t Miss These Travel Tuesday Flight, Hotel, and Cruise Deals
November 28, 2023 02:30 PM
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Michelle Baran
aerial view of Los Cabos beach with sand and waves
Air Travel News
Cyber Monday Flight Deals Worth Planning Your Next Trip Around
November 27, 2023 09:20 AM
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Michelle Baran
View of United Polaris seats
Air Travel News
Why Airlines Are Investing Big in Premium Seats
November 24, 2023 09:00 AM
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Chris Dong
People walking through and sitting and talking at the aerodynamic Qantas lounge in Sydney
Air Travel News
Our Favorite Airline Lounges Throughout the World
November 21, 2023 03:33 PM
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Chris Dong
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
What to Do When Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed—and the Rights You Have if It Happens
November 21, 2023 07:15 AM
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Michelle Baran
Passengers with their luggage at the self check-in kiosk for United at Los Angeles International Airport
Air Travel News
How to Survive the Busiest Holiday Travel Season Ever
November 20, 2023 06:50 PM
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Michelle Baran
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