American Airlines has introduced a new standby feature allowing passengers to board earlier flights. The update provides flexibility for travelers seeking… more
Former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker describes how executives use Wall Street analysts to pressure rivals into limiting capacity growth. He cites examples… more
Best Western Hotels will merge its loyalty program into WorldHotels Rewards on January 5, 2027. Air France-KLM paused a controversial Flying Blue status… more
Two travelers filed a proposed class action lawsuit in Seattle federal court against seven major airlines and the Airline Tariff Publishing Company. The… more
Six major airlines face a proposed class action in Washington federal court for allegedly inflating airfares by sharing proprietary dynamic pricing data… more
Lufthansa Group aims for new routes to reach profitability at least twice as fast as in the past. The carrier is reallocating North Atlantic capacity toward… more
American Airlines reverted its West Palm Beach flight displays to the neutral "West Palm Beach" label, removing the official "President Donald J. Trump International Airport… more
Flight BA252 exceeded its speed limit by 7 to 10 knots while crossing the Atlantic on November 3, 2026. The Boeing 777-200 reached 282 knots at 38,000… more
The US Commerce Department licensed Boeing to sell parts and aircraft directly to Belarusian flag carrier Belavia. This action follows the easing of sanctions… more
American Airlines updated its mobile app to display final destinations instead of layover airports, resolving a common traveler frustration. The redesign… more
Outdoor Switzerland offers a floating cheese fondue experience on Lake Brienz near Interlaken. The tour replaces raclette with traditional fondue served… more
British Airways will train flight attendants on handling urine-soaked seats after a viral TikTok incident. The airline reimbursed passenger Sofia for her… more
Uzbekistan's Tourism Committee and Turkish Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Istanbul to boost tourist arrivals. The agreement establishes… more
Southwest Airlines Flight 4541 crossed in front of an Embraer E170 at New York's LaGuardia Airport on November 3, 2026. The Boeing 737-800 crew failed… more
United Airlines pilots refused an air traffic control clearance for flight UA471 from San Antonio to Washington Dulles, citing a trajectory through severe… more
Southwest Airlines flight 557 from Dallas Love Field to Kansas City departed two hours and 21 minutes late on November 6 following a verbal argument between… more
UC Investments purchased the Half Moon Bay Ritz-Carlton for $193 million to support its $300 billion pension portfolio. The acquisition occurs as in-state… more
Revenue rose 3% to $738M, but air bookings fell 1%. Growth came from higher booking fees and hotel bookings, which were up 8%. Interest of about $494M… more
Fifty-one ownership groups representing 990 Marriott-branded hotels are demanding a larger share of co-branded credit card revenue to offset rising costs… more
Singapore Airlines is investing over S$2 billion to introduce new business and first class seats, debuting on Airbus A350 aircraft in mid-2027. The rollout… more
The extremist group Male State denied involvement in recent hoax bomb threats that disrupted flights across Europe. The false warnings, initially attributed… more
Passengers cheered as two American Airlines pilots flew in from Dallas to operate a severely delayed flight from Chicago O'Hare to Los Angeles. The A321… more
Maluma delivered an unexpected live performance for travelers at Miami International Airport. The event took place within the terminal, surprising passengers… more
Courtney Harris, 34, was arrested by SLED on Nov. 5 for allegedly submitting a false insurance claim of $223,176.77 to Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The charge… more
Bogotá officials are investigating whether a city health agency’s email account was compromised or spoofed to send bomb threats to Rome’s Fiumicino airport… more
Visa data reveals that while over half of U.S. consumers prioritize travel and experiences, only 15% plan to gift them, with 27% favoring physical items… more
KLM has canceled plans to introduce the Airbus A320neo, opting instead to expand its Embraer E195-E2 fleet via KLM Cityhopper. The airline will phase out… more
Virgin Atlantic removed lounge guest privileges for Upper Class tickets on November 2, 2026. The restriction applies to Heathrow Clubhouses and the Upper… more
Swiss International Air Lines will retire all 30 of its Airbus A220 aircraft, ending its role as the type's launch operator. The nine A220-100s are scheduled… more
The Federal Aviation Administration activated digital towers at Bartow Executive Airport in Florida and Kenai Municipal Airport in Alaska. Five additional… more