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Travelers at many U.S. airports in recent days may have noticed clusters of Spirit Airlines’ bright yellow airplanes parked in a remote area of the airfield. But what happens to those aircraft, now that Spirit is no longer flying? The answer is complex and fascinating. Questions of Ownership There’s a different process for aircraft depending … Continued
Spirit Airlines has bitten the dust. The troubled low-cost carrier has been financially unviable since the pandemic and filed for bankruptcy twice in recent years, with the second as recent as August 2025. Its demise was predicted, but the final chance for rescue with a federal bailout was extinguished last week, and the airline shut … Continued
Spirit Airlines has ceased operations, leaving thousands stranded. Here’s how refunds work, what happens to points, and how passengers can rebook flights.
A British low-cost airline is calling for a national database of disruptive passengers—something that does not exist in the U.S. either. Jet2, known for its marketing jingle on TikTok, wants to implement this measure to ensure that disruptive passengers are banned from all U.K. airlines after an intense fight caused a diversion this week. A … Continued
Travelers typically do not contact me for help in real-time. But on Valentine’s Day this year, I received a panicked call from an American Airlines passenger. Scott and his girlfriend were supposed to be on their way to sunny Florida for a quick winter getaway. Instead, the local sheriff had just escorted them out of … Continued
The EU is negotiating a deal with Washington.
Emirates’ plan for private en-suite bathrooms in every first class suite raises the bar on luxury.
Travelers applying for a passport at the Washington Passport Agency this year might receive the 250th anniversary special document. The U.S. government plans to release a limited number of passports with President Donald Trump’s image on the inside cover. This year marks 250 years since the U.S. gained independence from the British monarchy. The new … Continued
A last-minute question at the gate might unlock heavily discounted business-class seats.
