You Might Be About to Earn Fewer Miles on This Airline
Starting April 2, United MileagePlus members without a co-branded credit card or elite status will earn fewer miles—and none on Basic Economy fares—under new program rules.
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American Airlines Plans Venezuela Flights Despite ‘Do Not Travel’ Warnings
Multiple airlines are scrambling to reestablish vital international links to Caracas.
The Details of the Very ‘Idiotic’ Public Spat Between Elon Musk and Ryanair Boss
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Trump Plan Would Threaten Airline Reward Miles
A proposed 10% cap on credit card interest could disrupt airline loyalty programs, credit card perks, and bank profits—raising questions about the future of reward miles.
Why Does This Airline Safety Video Have Over 5 Million Views?
Philippine Airlines has dramatized safety communication.
Two Low-Fare Airlines Plan to Merge. Here’s What That Means for You
Ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant plans to acquire Sun Country Airlines in a $1.5 billion deal, pending federal approval, marking the first major U.S. airline merger of the Trump administration.
I’m a Wheelchair User, and I’ll Never Fly Southwest Again
As a frequent flyer, my loyalty to airlines goes beyond the number of miles I get per flight. For that reason, Southwest Airlines recently lost my business with their new policy.
Ryanair Is Fined Again, Calls the Ruling ‘Bizarre’
Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has landed in trouble in yet another country. After being fined more than $100 million in Spain last year for abusive practices, Italy has now pulled up the carrier for different reasons. The antitrust authority (AGCM) ruled that the airline exploited its dominant position in the industry and blocked online travel … Continued
Airline Pilots Picketing Around the Country This Week
Allegiant Air pilots are citing low pay, quality-of-life concessions, and the airline’s costly side ventures as key concerns.