Airlines

For the vast majority of passengers, flying is simply a way to get from Point A to Point B. Of course, there are some passengers – frequent fliers, travel geeks, …

When did American Airlines become an ultra-low-cost carrier? That’s not meant to be snark. It’s an honest question — and maybe the better question now is whether there’s even a …

Years ago, 24/7 Wall St. gave an annual ranking of the U.S.’s most hated companies. Not surprisingly, there was invariably at least one travel-related company on the list each year. …

The typical, everyday translation of the “Golden Rule” is to treat people the way you’d like to be treated. Be nice. Don’t be a jerk. It’s not a very difficult …

If you’re flying anytime after May 1, congratulations: the airlines have decided you weigh less. No, you didn’t suddenly drop 10 pounds, and no one snuck a scale under the …

“Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve just reached our cruising altitude of 35,000 feet. I’m going to shut off the seatbelt sign, and you’re free to walk around the cabin. But please …

One of our readers wrote to us the other day and asked if it was true that pilots and co-pilots are required to eat different meals. The answer to this …

When you pay for first class — whether you do it with cash, miles, or an upgrade — you naturally expect a little something extra. That typically includes more space, …

According to the FAA, as of September 2024, there were more than 45,000 flights every day. That’s more than 16 million flights per year. Meanwhile, according to Forbes, as of …

As stressful as flying is, the events leading up to flying can be just as bad. You’re packed into an airport with a bunch of people who have no idea …