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With travel demand above pre-pandemic levels, airlines can expect smooth flying ahead
Jan 28, 2025
More profitable flying, too.
Airlines are optimistic as business travel recovers slowly and steadily
by
Henry Epp
Jan 10, 2025
Return-to-office mandates and fewer Zoom meetings may be part of the reason why business travel is picking up.
How flight attendants are feeling after the Alaska Airlines accident
Jan 11, 2024
"The staffing for flight attendants, especially domestically, is at FAA minimums," said Sara Nelson, international president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. "Our jobs are harder than they've ever been."
People are fed up with summer travel chaos. When will it get better?
by
Lily Jamali
Aug 29, 2022
Complaints about airlines have nearly tripled from pre-pandemic levels, with passengers left in limbo by cancellations and delays.
Determined to woo customers, airlines offer more flexibility
by
Lily Jamali
Aug 4, 2022
Southwest Airlines says it's getting rid of its one-year expiration date on flight credits. Analysts say more carriers may follow.
American is ending service at 4 airports as airlines scramble to hire staff
Jun 22, 2022
The carrier is canceling regional routes in Ohio, New York and Iowa. Losing an airline can be tough on a city and its economy.
Airlines might be banking on your premium seat upgrade
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jun 7, 2022
Would you pay an additional $60 for extra legroom? Airlines are betting that you just might.
For public good, not for profit.
One year after launching, a new airline expands as the industry faces headwinds
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
May 4, 2022
Starting any business is a big deal. Starting a business during a pandemic is bold, especially if that business is an airline.
Ever wanted to be a flight attendant? Here are the "bizarre requirements" applicants had to meet in the 1960s.
Apr 21, 2022
Nell McShane Wulfhart tells the story of how women organized to fight sexism in the cabin and turn the job into a lifelong career.
Airline ticket prices are going up — but demand isn't slowing down
Apr 20, 2022
Analysts say people are willing to pay more for long-delayed trips.