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Airlines
Here's the Story Behind That Controversial 'Backless Seats' Photo
By Megan McCluskey
Wow Air Just Suddenly Canceled All Flights. Here's What Travelers Can Do
By Madeline Roache
Delta's Computer Breakdowns Are Turning Into a Huge Problem for the Airline
By Mary Schlangenstein and Lena Lee / Bloomberg
What to Know About Hurricane Florence If You're Traveling This Week
By Mahita Gajanan
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How the Airline Worker Who Stole a Plane in Seattle Exposed a Security Risk
On the evening of Aug. 10, a Horizon Air grounds crewman towed a 76-seat Dash-8 Q400 from a maintenance area at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, jumped into the cockpit and took off. The 29-year-old, later identified...
By Alex Fitzpatrick
August 16, 2018
American Airlines Doesn't Want to Fly Migrant Children Separated From Their Families
'We have no desire to be associated with separating families, or worse, to profit from it'
By Mahita Gajanan
June 20, 2018
United to Pause Animal Shipments After a Dog Died
The beleaguered airline is reevaluating its handling of animals
By Aric Jenkins
March 20, 2018
Woman Screaming 'I Am God' Tried to Open Plane Door
On a United Express flight from San Francisco to Boise
By Flora Carr
March 6, 2018
Delta Doubles Down on Decision to Cut Ties With NRA
"Our values are not for sale"
By Aric Jenkins
March 2, 2018
Delta Will Never, Ever Leave Georgia. Here's Why
Even if some politicians are mad over the company's NRA stance
By Bloomberg
February 28, 2018
Airlines Are Making Tons of Money. Pilots Want Their Pensions
Airline pilots see growing profits as a chance to reclaim lost benefits
By Bloomberg
February 20, 2018
Longest-Ever Nonstop Flight Launched From U.S.
Better bring a book — or three
By Aric Jenkins
October 30, 2017
This Dancing Airport Employee Brings Joy to the Tarmac
Sitting on the tarmac in a plane waiting for departure can be an exercise in patience. But for some passengers who snag a window sweat on Southwest flights exiting Greater Rochester International Airport in New...
By Raisa Bruner
October 25, 2017
Why You Should Think Twice Before Drinking Tap Water on a Plane, According to a Flight Attendant
Tanks that carry the water on planes can be a breeding ground for bacteria
By Mahita Gajanan
October 19, 2017
The Surprising Reason Why Airplane Turbulence Could Get a Lot Worse
Buckle up
By Sarah Begley
October 4, 2017
Another Passenger Tried to Open a Door in the Middle of a Flight
"There was a lot of yelling and screaming"
By Maya Rhodan
August 21, 2017
5 of the Filthiest Places to Avoid on Airplanes
Certain places on planes are teeming with germs: here's how to deal with them
By Julia Zorthian
August 7, 2017
Severe Turbulence on Philly-Bound Flight Injured 10
Chaos as a flight was near its end
By Maya Rhodan
August 7, 2017
17-Year-Old Arrested After Jumping From Plane And Running Across Airport
He started running across the airport before being stopped
By Sarah Begley
August 2, 2017
Here’s a Plan to Fix Airline Travel
These are today's best ideas
By The Aspen Institute
July 19, 2017
Woman Claims American Airlines Failed to Protect Her From Masturbating Passenger
She says a man masturbated in the seat next to her while she slept
By Mahita Gajanan
July 14, 2017
Man Says United Airlines Employees Shoved Him
The incident occurred in 2015
By Madeline Farber
June 15, 2017
Scorpion Stings Passenger on Plane Headed to Chicago
The flight departed from Mexico City
By Aric Jenkins
June 6, 2017
American Airlines Passenger Opened Door and Jumped Off Moving Plane
He attempted to bite a flight attendant in the process
By Aric Jenkins
May 27, 2017
Passenger Tries to Break Into Cockpit on Flight
The flight was bound for Honolulu after taking off from Los Angeles
By Aric Jenkins
May 20, 2017
The FCC Moves to Ban Passengers from Making Phone Calls on Planes
"Taking it off the table permanently will be a victory for Americans"
By Maya Rhodan
April 10, 2017
Trump Bans Small Electronics on Some Flights
The Trump Administration is banning personal electronic devices larger than a cell phone on flights to the U.S. from 10 overseas airports, the Transportation Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security announced early Tuesday. The...
By Zeke J Miller
March 21, 2017
Jetblue Passengers Kicked Off Flight for Harassing Ivanka Trump
"Your father is ruining our country"
By Megan McCluskey
December 22, 2016
Veteran With PTSD Sues American Airlines for Not Allowing Her to Fly With Service Dog
Airline agents would not let her board the flight
By Mahita Gajanan
October 29, 2016
Delta Offers $200 Vouchers to Delayed Customers
“We want our customers to know we are thoroughly investigating the matter and that we are truly sorry"
By Daniel White
August 8, 2016
These Nine Sins Get Chinese Tourists Added to the Nation’s Travel Blacklist
Please, no perpetuating “low-taste or superstitious” ideas
By Charlie Campbell / Beijing
June 2, 2016
These Are the Most-Loved Airlines in America
People are growing more accepting of airline fares and fees
By Victor Luckerson
May 11, 2016
Malaysia Airlines CEO Resigns After Less Than a Year
Christoph Mueller had been brought in to salvage the ailing state carrier
By Nash Jenkins
April 19, 2016
4 Reasons Virgin America Flyers Shouldn't Fear the Alaska Deal
It's a good match
By Alex Fitzpatrick
April 4, 2016
Feds Ban E-Cigs From Commercial Flights
Studies show e-cigarette aerosol can contain harmful chemicals
By Victor Luckerson
March 2, 2016
Delta Plane Grounded After Flight Attendants Get Into a Fist Fight
The passengers reached their destination an hour late
By Sarah Begley
February 1, 2016
Boeing's Most Important New Plane in Years Just Took Flight
The company is banking on the 737 MAX
By Alex Fitzpatrick
January 29, 2016
These Airlines Have the Lowest Safety Ratings
Along with a list of safest carriers around the world
By Anya Hoffman / Travel + Leisure
January 13, 2016
The Healthiest Airline Food in the U.S.
Let's just say it's never a bad idea to pack your own snacks
By Melanie Lieberman / Travel + Leisure
January 7, 2016
Delta Is Latest Airline to Ban Hoverboards Over Safety Concerns
"These batteries can spontaneously overheat and pose a fire hazard risk," Delta says
By Alexandra Sifferlin
December 10, 2015
Airline Apologizes for Blocking Iranian-American Lawyer From Flight
Virgin America says it was a "misunderstanding"
By Eliana Dockterman
December 1, 2015
Alaska Airlines and Delta Are at War Over Seattle
Who wins could change the way you fly—no matter where you’re headed
By Alex Fitzpatrick
November 19, 2015
This is the Worst Type of Airplane Traveler
It's not recliners.
November 12, 2015
Why Voters Don't Believe the Economy Is Improving
These are today's best ideas
By The Aspen Institute
November 12, 2015
How the Great Sandwich War of 1958 Changed the Way We Eat
Celebrate National Sandwich Day with a seminal moment in sandwich history
By Emelyn Rude
November 3, 2015
United Apologizes for Forcing Disabled Man to Crawl Off Plane
The airlines said the incident isn't a reflection of their employees or values
By Maya Rhodan
October 27, 2015
Southwest Airlines Sale Offers Roundtrip Flights Under $100
But only for 72 hours
By Katy Osborn
October 14, 2015
Airbus Files Patent to Seat People on Top of Each Other
But don't worry, it will provide "a high level of comfort for the passengers"
By Nolan Feeney
October 7, 2015
Major Airline CEO Starts His Tenure By Saying: ‘We Can Do Better’
He says the company has forgotten about its customers
By Michal Addady / Fortune
October 1, 2015
Airline Passenger Fined After Mistaking Plane Door for Bathroom
The man was escorted from the plane and held overnight
By Sarah Begley
September 28, 2015
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