Airlines

Most travelers worry about missing a flight. Few worry about an airline mistakenly deciding they missed a flight they actually took. But that’s exactly what happened to one passenger, who …

You’ve just booked your first First Class flight using airline miles—nice work! You arrive at the airport feeling a little fancy, ready to enjoy all the perks you’ve heard about. …

There are a few different options for couples when booking seats on domestic flights, and our preferences have recently changed. Previously, we took a sometimes polarizing approach — booking an …

Giving up your seat on an overbooked flight can be an easy way to make a few hundred dollars. But only if you do it exactly right. Airlines are well …

Viral travel stories usually have a short shelf life. Something strange happens, social media gets angry for a few days, and then everyone moves on to the next outrage. But …

Airline policies change all the time. Most adjustments are minor and barely noticed outside of aviation circles. This one was different. When Southwest altered its longtime passenger of size policy …

Most people think they know exactly what they need to bring to the airport. An ID. A boarding pass. Maybe a passport. But there’s one item that occasionally catches travelers …

When you pay for First Class, whether with cash, miles or an upgrade, you generally expect more than a wider seat and an earlier boarding group. On flights long enough …

When JetBlue replaced Even More Space with EvenMore in early 2025, the change initially looked like a fairly simple rebranding exercise. The airline still offered extra-legroom seats, but added a …

Airlines ban unusual things all the time. But Southwest Airlines’ latest addition to its prohibited-items list was weird enough that it almost immediately inspired some internet trolling. 😆 I have …