Southwest Is Fat Shaming, Travelers Say
The airline was once a favorite of plus-size passengers.
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Airline CEO Under Fire for Only Speaking English
Air Canada is required to communicate in both English and French, but the CEO only spoke English in a message of condolence after the fatal crash earlier this week.
United Airlines to Offer Economy Class ‘Beds’
United’s new Relax Row brings lie-flat beds, custom bedding, and extra perks to economy class on select long-haul flights.
This Airline Is Offering No-Fee Cancellation During the Current Travel Chaos
The unveiling of a Travel With Confidence option with no-fee cancellation is making Allegiant the smart bet for upcoming trips.
Southwest’s New Seating Policy Is Backfiring
The airline got rid of its open seating policy this year.
United Airlines Will Kick You Off Your Flight if You Don’t Use Headphones
United is taking a stand against a behavior most fliers detest.
With Conflict in the Middle East, Is It Safe to Travel to Europe?
A drone strike in the European island nation of Cyprus brings the U.S.-Iran war to Europe.
Imposter Scam Accounts Are Taking Advantage of Current Travel Disruptions
With the chaos caused by the war between Iran, the U.S., and Israel, scammers are preying on travelers stranded in the Middle East or facing travel disruptions. Earlier this week, Dubai-based airline Emirates warned travelers that imposter accounts are active on X, urging people to exercise caution. There was a time when everyone aired grievances … Continued
The U.S. Issues Travel Warnings for 14 Middle East Countries, Urges Americans to Leave
On February 28, U.S. and Israeli forces launched missile strikes on Iran, which retaliated with its own missile and drone attacks on U.S. and civilian targets in several countries in the Gulf Region, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Oman. The conflict is ongoing, and has upended air traffic throughout the Gulf … Continued
TSA PreCheck Remains Operational, After Mixed Signals From DHS
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