Airlines Should Give Their Best Passengers the Cheapest Seats
A modest proposal for the airline industry.
Industry News
The Weird, Expensive Business of Repossessing Spirit’s Yellow Jets
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
Which Budget Airline Should You Fly Now That Spirit Is Dead?
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
Jaw-Dropping First Class Upgrades Expose the Growing Class Divide in the Sky
Emirates’ plan for private en-suite bathrooms in every first class suite raises the bar on luxury.
A Simple Trick to Snag a Last-Minute Business Class Deal
A last-minute question at the gate might unlock heavily discounted business-class seats.
Let Bad Airlines Die (and Stop Bailing Them Out)
Bailing out airlines like Spirit Airlines doesn’t protect travelers—it protects failure.
Fewer Perks, More Uncertainty as United Unleashes New Premium Fare Tiers
United Airlines will introduce new Polaris and Premium Plus fare tiers, including a lower-cost base option with fewer perks like lounge access and seat selection.
Southwest Is Fat Shaming, Travelers Say
The airline was once a favorite of plus-size passengers.
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.