airline news

Avoid expensive airline baggage fees using co-branded credit cards, elite status, and gate-check strategies that can save families up to $400 per round trip on domestic US flights.

Airlines across the United States, India, Japan, and the Middle East coordinate fleet strategies and prune unprofitable routes to counter softening passenger demand and volatile jet fuel expenses.

A federal charge following the discovery of 50 pounds of methamphetamine at Harry Reid International Airport highlights an aggressive 2026 trend in airport narcotics interception.

A snack theft and racial insult on Delta Flight 1034 highlight the severe legal and financial risks passengers face under the FAA's zero-tolerance policy for unruly behavior.

American Airlines introduces an October 2026 operational directive aiming to eliminate involuntary passenger bumping, adopting earlier volunteer outreach and aggressive compensation models.

A growing conflict between United Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants reveals a high-stakes battle over sick leave, leisure travel, and the definition of 'flight-ready' in 2026.

A DHS Office of Inspector General report reveals critical TSA system vulnerabilities where former employees retain access to sensitive passenger screening data, including facial scans and ID information.

The United States has revoked four presidential determinations to end a 41-year ban on direct flights to Lebanon, though a Level 4 travel advisory remains in effect.

Hurricane Isaias and severe operational bottlenecks caused 322 flight cancellations and 2,165 delays across major American airports from the Florida Panhandle to Dallas-Fort Worth.

Bratislava's M. R. Štefánik Airport surpasses three million passengers in 2026, establishing a high-efficiency, cross-border alternative to Vienna for travelers across Central Europe.

A security incident in Riyadh and expanded EASA airspace warnings triggered 812 flight cancellations and 3,794 delays across major Asian aviation hubs from Saudi Arabia to China.

Los Cabos expands winter 2026 airlift as Volaris launches flights from Cancun, while Air Transat and Porter Airlines connect Montreal and Ottawa.