FAA to Approve Resumption of Boeing Dreamliner Flights
The FAA has reportedly accepted Boeing's revamped battery system for its beleaguered 787 Dreamliners and agreed to lift its grounding order.
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Airlines' Merger in Holding Pattern as Judge Weighs Severance
A federal bankruptcy judge defers giving his blessing to the merger of US Airways and American Airlines, as he weighs outgoing American CEO Tom Horton's severance package.
Airlines Collect a Record Amount of Bag Fees
U.S. airlines collected more than $1.7 billion in baggage fees during the first half of the year, the largest amount ever collected in that six-month period.
Layoffs at American Airlines Could Make Things a Lot Worse for Passengers
Pink slips are flying at American Airlines, but workers aren't the only ones who should be concerned. Cutbacks could have serious negative effects on the customer experience.
Holiday Flying to Fall Slightly, Trade Group Says
Fewer people will fly this holiday season, but flights will still be packed. Travelers bracing for crowded planes and long lines should keep these tips in mind to make travel run smoothly.
Does Return of Private Jets Mean Recovery Is Here?
After years of growth, private business aviation went into a steep nosedive in 2008. Over the past year, the industry has made a comeback, but does its double-digit growth signal a sunny future for the aircraft industry alone, or is it a sign of brighter days ahead for the economy in general?
Airfare Bargains: How You Can Land One This Summer
Airfares are still on the rise, and the experts don't expect them to descend any time soon. But if you're flexible, sociable and Web-savvy, you could still land a bargain deal on a flight this summer.
The Latest Airline Up-Sell: Direct Flights
The next time you book a flight with a connection, keep your cellphone handy with the ringer as loud as it%u2019ll go %u2014 you could get a call for a cheap up-sell on a direct fare.
Why Fly? The Case Against Air Travel
It's bad enough that air fares and extra fees have been rising as fast as a plane taking off -- now, travelers must wonder if aircraft have been properly inspected. Are the costs, pains and risks of flying reaching the point where frequent fliers should reconsider their transportation choices?
Trapped Outside Paradise at Denver International Airport
How hard can it be to get a really good chicken walnut sandwich at Denver International Airport? Depending on when you land, a lot harder than you'd guess. And it's not just Denver: The problem of airport restaurants that are closed when passengers are still arriving is irritatingly widespread.
New Apps & Common Sense Can Help Air Travelers
Air travel delays can sometimes seem like the last straw for frustrated passengers. But new software, such as delay-prediction app FlightCaster, combined with some commonsense planning, can help keep air travelers sane and on schedule.
Airlines Attach Big Fees to Small Seat Upgrades
When Virgin American offered traveler writer Randy Diamond the chance to upgrade his ticket to "Main Cabin Select" for a mere $500 more than the coach fare, he assumed it must be for a first-class seat. But what the airline is actually offering for that upgrade may surprise you.
United-Continental Merger: World's Biggest Airline Cleared for Takeoff
The Justice Department said it has no further antitrust concerns about a merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines, clearing a major hurdle for the union.