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Goodbye Herringbone: Virgin Atlantic Teams Up With Boeing To Overhaul 787-9 Cabins
The carrier's Upper Class seating on the 787 has seen its share of criticism due to the lack of privacy and window access. This is now set to change.
5 Airlines With The World's Best Business Class Seats For Transpacific Flights
Which carriers offer passengers the most comfort across the Pacific?
Train Ticket to New Jersey World Cup to cost $150. That’s Up from $12.90.
With buses, trains, and parking prices soaring, some World Cup ticket holders will be hard-pressed to find a cheap trip to the stadium.
KLM Cancels More Than 150 Flights as Fuel Prices Continue to Soar
The Dutch airline said the cancellations were “cost-saving” measures as the price of jet fuel spikes globally.
Do Bigger Planes Always Mean More Comfort?
New, smaller aircraft are able to compete with larger widebodies on comfort.
Disney World Price Increase Targets Higher-End Tickets
Disney is walking a tightrope between boosting its experiences segment profits and keeping budget-conscious customers interested in its parks.
Hotels and Airlines vs. NerdWallet and Reddit: Who’s Winning in AI Visibility
It's not the hotel brands, airlines, or even the OTAs. It's NerdWallet.
TSA Bans This Knife At The Checkpoint — Then Airlines Hand It To You On The Plane
You can't bring this knife through security and bring it on an airplane - but you can be given this knife on an airplane. Make it make sense! This passenger is wrong to blame this on TSA, though, let alone take it out on the front line screener who isn't expected to ponder the existential nature of
Boeing 777-9 Brakes Reach 2,500 Degrees In Critical Aborted Takeoff Test
Boeing has successfully conducted a critical rejected takeoff (RTO) test for its new 777-9, demonstrating the aircraft’s braking performance under extreme conditions. The test took place in early 2026 at a dedicated high-speed runway facility and simulated a maximum-weight, high-speed abort scenario
Samhi’s IKEA-Adjacent Hotel Shows Where India Will Grow
Samhi’s new hotel is coming up near the upcoming Ikea in Noida, highlighting how mixed-use developments are becoming significant drivers of hospitality growth in India.
Federal Aviation Administration Mandates Delays For Nashville International Airport Arrivals
Inbound traffic was restricted for six hours yesterday.
Massive 24-Hour Flights: Singapore Airlines' 10 New Ultra-Long Routes In 2026 [Updated]
When nonstop and one-stop flights are combined, these are the carrier's longest links this year.
Air New Zealand's Bunk Beds Will Soon Be Bookable Aboard Select Dreamliners
Named the Economy Skynest, the airline's new sleeping pods aim to bring comfort to an extremely long flight.
Saudi Vision 2030’s Second Draft
Every ambitious project deserves a second draft. The war just cleared the desk for Saudi to write one.
The Crisis Crushing America’s Hotel Owners
The hotel franchise model isn’t broken yet, but the owners propping it up are starting to do the math.
Why This Major Carrier Is On Track To Become The World's Best Airline In 2026
Qatar Airways has recently received the accolade from Men's Journal.
From 189 To 76 Seats: Jet2 Unveils Its First Ever All-Business Boeing 737
From budget holidays to VIP luxury flying.
Why ‘Unsatisfied Booking Rate’ Might Be Travel’s Most Overlooked Metric
Travelers in Asia have outgrown the booking funnel. Platforms that fail to meet them in real time, solve friction instantly, and anticipate disruption will lose relevance fast.
6 Airbus Aircraft That Defined Modern Aviation
Airbus has come a long way from its beginnings, but even from the very start to today, Airbus has set out to challenge the norms of aviation.
JetBlue’s Debt Could Reach $9 Billion This Year & United Isn’t Interested In It, Founder Says
JetBlue's founder warns of mounting financial strain as the airline's debt could climb towards $9 billion, raising questions about its stability.
Policy Change? What’s The Latest With American Airlines & Carry-On Bags?
A closer look a the recent changes to the carrier's boarding process.
What Hotels Are Getting Wrong About AI
The hotel industry is quickly implementing AI to get a better handle on search. Mews founder Richard Valtr thinks that is the wrong approach.
Mews Founder: The Hotel Industry Is Getting AI Wrong
The hotel industry is quickly implementing AI to get a better handle on search. Mews founder Richard Valtr thinks that is the wrong approach.
5 Reasons The United States Navy Continues To Operate The F/A-18 Super Hornet
The case for the Rhino in 2026.
Lufthansa Is Shutting Down an Entire Airline — With Immediate Effect
Lufthansa had CityLine marked for eventual closure before the Iran war. Soaring fuel prices and labor unrest just ripped away any remaining patience for a gradual wind-down.
Why The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Had Such An Insane Landing Speed
A closer look at the design choices that made the MD-11 a challenging aircraft to land.
The Case for Smarter Global Advocacy For Travel — Not More Cheerleading
The travel industry's instinct to declare victory regardless of what the numbers say is not just outdated, it is the reason policymakers don't take the sector seriously.
Lufthansa Shuts Down CityLine: Regional Brand To Vanish Within Days
The German flag carrier has cited rising oil prices and labor disputes as key factors behind its operational restructuring.
The New Inflight Entertainment System That Emirates Passengers Are Raving About
The arrival of the first Airbus A350-900 into the Emirates fleet has brought a revolution to the back of seat screens.
How Cartels, Conflict, and Live Tourism Are Redrawing the American Travel Map
In 2026, the American traveler has traded the pursuit of the best deal for the stable experience, as geopolitical shockwaves transform predictability into the ultimate luxury.
Delta Defends JFK Display That Erased Israel For Arab American Heritage Month
Delta is defending a display at JFK created for Arab American Heritage Month after critics said it depicted Palestine in a way that erased Israel from the map. The airline says the display was put together by employees in an employee-only break room.
Spirit Airlines Could Stop Flying This Week And Sell Off Its Assets
Spirit Airlines could stop flying as soon as this week and begin selling off assets, according to a new report, a scenario that would turn a fragile bankruptcy into a full shutdown. Even if creditors are still talking, the mere prospect of liquidation makes the airline harder to save by scaring off
"We Nearly Hit Them": American Airlines Pilot Slams Brakes To Avoid CLT Ops Truck
The latest near-miss intensifies scrutiny over airport safety.
The Ultra-Long Airbus A321XLR Routes Flying In 2026
The A321XLR's enormous range has opened up new possibilities for carriers like Iberia and IndiGo.
Sources: Spirit Airlines Could Shut Down By Week’s End As Bankruptcy Recovery Regresses
The troubled budget carrier is on the rocks again.
SiteMinder Wants Hotels to Show Up When AI Does the Booking
AI is shaking up modern hotel distribution at the infrastructure level — and one of the latest signs comes from SiteMinder, which is now linking it to live data from its vast hotel inventory.
Spirit Could Liquidate This Week as Trustee Seeks to Delay Bankruptcy Exit
Other airlines — including United and JetBlue — could benefit in markets like Fort Lauderdale.
No Merger Talk for Delta: ‘We’re Successful on Our Own’
Amid wide speculation that United may want to do a mega-merger with American, Delta says it sees more consolidation happening among struggling carriers.
JetBlue Founder Warns The Airline May Go Bankrupt This Year — And Says Nobody Will Buy It
JetBlue founder David Neeleman says the airline could be pushed into bankruptcy this year if fuel prices stay elevated, and he does not think any major U.S. carrier wants to take on its debt.
Navan’s Post-IPO Reality: CEO Defends Strategy — Exclusive
Navan, an AI-first travel management company, is growing fast and spending faster. Some investors want to know when the math starts working.
The 6 Airlines With The Largest Boeing 777X Orders Today
Six airlines. Hundreds of Boeing 777X jets on order. Here is who is betting biggest on the world's most delayed widebody.
“This Is Why You Still Fly An RJ”: Reagan ATC Slams Pilots’ Animal Sounds On Emergency Frequency
A sharp rebuke echoes through the airwaves as an air traffic controller confronts pilots making animal noises over an emergency frequency.
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 286: Frontier Airlines' LAX Near Miss, Lufthansa's 100th Anniversary Flights
Join Tom & Channing for the latest aviation hot topics.
Should you get an airline cobranded card to offset bag fees? We did the math
Major U.S. airlines raised checked bag fees: Here's how a cobranded credit card may be worth it to offset costs.
Minor Hotels CEO: ‘We’re Not Going to Be Like Marriott’
Minor Hotels has spent a year making moves that individually make sense. Whether they add up to a coherent global strategy is what the next stage will reveal.
The $495 Nap: Bunk Beds Are Coming to Economy Class This Fall
Sleep is the hottest new ancillary product in the economy cabin. Air New Zealand is first to market – but expect the entire industry to be watching closely.
1st Overhead Shot: US Air Force Unveils Striking New Perspective Of B-21 Raider
The B-21 Raider is designed to be more efficient, stealthy, and flexible than its predecessor, the B-2 Spirit.
British Airways Vs Virgin Atlantic: Which Carrier Wins In Premium Economy?
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic both offer very competitive premium economy products.
Qatar Airways Grounds All Airbus A380s For 2 Months: Here's What's Next
Each week, airlines around the world submit schedule changes to Cirium, OAG, etc. And In the latest update, Qatar Airways has cut over 12,000 flights planned for April and May, suspending service to over 60 destinations.Among the most notable changes is that the oneworld member has grounded all eigh
India to Add 70,000 Hotel Rooms by 2030 in Hospitality Surge
India has a wide demand-supply gap in the hospitality industry. As investors increase their focus on the sector, companies are leveraging the capital to drive quick expansion.