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Emirates told cabin crew to report for duty during historic Dubai flood despite government's stay-at-home warning, report says
As the UAE saw its largest rainfall in 75 years and the government told people to...
Lufthansa just got its first Airbus A350 fit with its upgraded Allegris cabin — which will soon include first class with a double bed. See inside.
After seven years, German flag carrier Lufthansa is finally launching its long-overdue cabin upgrades on flights...
The Disturbing Truth About How Airplanes Are Maintained Today
Not long ago I was waiting for a domestic flight in a departure lounge at one...
Here's what the Credit Card Competition Act could do to your airline miles and travel rewards
Airlines and travelers worry The Credit Card Competition Act could end frequent-flyer and rewards programs.
Summer travel could be extra chaotic as United pilots take unpaid leave and Boeing issues pile up
As Boeing delivery delays cancel flights, United asked its pilots to take unpaid leave this summer...
Suicide Mission
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See the moment dozens of festival-goers shone laser pointers at a passenger jet as it flew over a fireworks festival
A passenger jet was almost entirely obscured by green lasers as it flew over a fireworks...
Boom Supersonic just flew its test jet for the first time as it races to build the world's new speediest airliner — meet 'baby boom'
A Colorado startup's vision of the next supersonic passenger airliner is a Mach 1.7 jet called...
United Airlines is facing tighter scrutiny and may have to pause expansion plans after several safety incidents like a tire falling off a plane
United has experienced a spate of safety events in recent weeks, like stuck rudder pedals and...
The FBI told passengers of the Alaska Airlines blowout flight they may be victims of a crime, report says
The FBI's Seattle office told passengers on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 they could be "a possible...
Qatar Airways is designing new premium cabins, including an evolved Q-Suite '2.0,' business, and first class on the upcoming Boeing 777X
The new '2.0' cabin is a follow-up to Qatar's already award-winning QSuite, which is considered one...
The pilot seat could have caused a Boeing 787 to suddenly drop midair. It wouldn't be the first time a similarly bizarre event happened to a widebody aircraft.
Ten years ago, a modified Airbus A330 military aircraft plummeted 4,400 feet when a camera got...
Blowing the Door Off Boeing's 'Epstein Deal'
Late on the evening of January 7, 2021, beneath 20 headlines on the Capitol Riot and...
I took a daytime flight for the first time from New York to London — instead of a red-eye. A morning departure is easily the better option to battle jet lag.
I took a daytime flight from New York to London. I usually opt for a red-eye...
I flew on Finnair's Airbus A350 between New York and Helsinki in economy. It's now one of my go-to airlines for crossing the Atlantic.
I was not expecting to be so comfortable on Finnair, but the upgraded economy product offered...
Carl Icahn lands two JetBlue board seats days after disclosing stake in airline
Just four days after Carl Icahn disclosed a 9.9% stake in JetBlue Airways Corp. and signaled...
As U.S. lander heads to moon, Apollo 17 astronaut eyes future space exploration
Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt is the most recent living person to walk on the moon
A premium only airline will start giving some passengers Apple Vision Pros instead of its regular in-flight entertainment
Beond currently uses iPads for in-flight entertainment, but soon passengers will be able to see the...
I flew economy on Air India's old Boeing 777-300ER for 15 hours. The broken seat, light, and TV made for a rough journey.
I had low expectations for Air India's dated seats, given the airline's poor reputation, but I...
JetBlue stock rallies after Carl Icahn takes nearly 10% stake in airline
The activist investor said the stock was “undervalued and represented an attractive investment opportunity.”
