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The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, making it the longest in history. More than 700,000 federal workers have been working without pay for the past month, including air traffic controllers and airport security screeners. Pressure is mounting as more airport workers and controllers call in sick. With Thanksgiving fast approaching, travel companies are … Continued
Before you slip that plush robe into your suitcase, here’s what hotel insiders say you can take—and what might cost you later.
In China, a low-cost carrier is facing backlash after it advertised flight attendant roles as “air aunties.” Spring Airlines, the country’s first budget airline, said in late October that it was seeking female flight attendants between 25 and 40 years old, preferably those who are married or have children. The airline plans to hire between … Continued
The Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair is Europe’s largest airline in both passenger traffic and fleet size, and also one of Europe’s most consistently profitable. The airline reported a pre-tax profit of €2.9 billion ($3.3 billion) in the first half of its fiscal year, a 40% increase over the same period last year. Ryanair attributed some … Continued
Airlines offer a variety of ways to help travelers make busy lounges and upgrade lists even busier.
The X-59’s “quiet boom” technology could make supersonic commercial flights over land a reality by 2029.
The U.S. passport is less powerful in 2025 than it was last year, says an annual passport ranking report. The Henley Passport Index, which tabulates data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), ranked the U.S. passport in 12th place for 2025 for affording its holders visa-free travel to 180 of 227 countries. The ranking … Continued
Finally, some good news from aviation: American Airlines will no longer ask passengers to fit their bags into a metal bag sizer moments before boarding. In a move that may be a relief for travelers, American Airlines has removed bag sizers from gates and is advising gate agents to use their judgment to determine if … Continued
There will also be more premium seats.
There’s a way better American Express credit card than the ultra-pricey Gold or Platinum offerings.
