AirlinesJun 20, 7:52 PM
Spirit Airlines' Collapse May Mark The End Of Cheap Flying In America, Report Finds
The disappearance of one of America's most recognizable budget carriers may alter pricing dynamics across hundreds of routes
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AirlinesJun 20, 5:30 PM
Why Can't The Boeing 777-300ER Be Powered By Any Other Engine Type?
The GE90 is the only engine option for the 777-300ER due to a series of factors driven by requirements, costs, and timetables.
AirlinesJun 20, 2:21 PM
Ryanair CEO O'Leary Extends To 2032 In Deal Worth €150M, Nears 40 Years At The Helm
This €150M deal ensuresO'Leary's leadership steers Ryanair through a decade of growth, as the airline eyes 300 million annual passengers by the 2030s.
AirlinesJun 20, 12:29 PM
Why Philippine Airlines Picked Oneworld Over Star Alliance And SkyTeam
Philippine Airlines has announced it will join the oneworld airline alliance, becoming the union's 16th member. The decision was revealed at the IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro on June 6th, 2026.
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AirlinesJun 20, 12:00 PM
Emirates Axes Airbus A380 Flights On This Major Route [Map]
Starting in July, the airline will resume its regular double-daily 777 services, as it did before the start of the Middle East conflict.
AirlinesJun 20, 8:00 AM
The Airline That Invented Premium Economy Just Built A 42-Inch Seat Nobody Else Can Match
When looking at premium economy offerings, there is only one airline where you can find a 42-inch seat.
AirlinesJun 20, 2:00 AM
Why Boeing Only Built 55 Of Its Longest Single-Aisle Jet Ever Made
Only 55? Here is why Boeing only built so few stretched Boeing 757-300 aircraft.
AirlinesJun 19, 11:00 PM
Why Air Canada's 16-Inch Seatback Screens Just Reset The Premium Economy Tech Benchmark
The airline's new 787-10 fleet will feature 16-inch 4K OLED displays in premium economy, making them among the largest screens in the segment.
AirlinesJun 19, 8:00 PM
The Quarter Boeing Built Only 16 Widebodies While Airbus Quietly Won Delta
Q1 2024 saw disastrous manufacturing results for Boeing. The manufacturer lost out to its principal rival as a result.
AirlinesJun 19, 2:00 PM
The Airbus A350-900ULR's Range Hits 9,700 Nautical Miles Because Parts Were Removed, Not Extra Fuel Tanks
Typically, more range means more fuel is needed. For the A350-900ULR, the exceptional range it reaches is thanks to far more than just added fuel.
AirlinesJun 19, 1:48 PM
Ryanair chief O'Leary agrees new deal until 2032
Long-serving chief executive strikes new six-year deal to stay at the helm. Ryanair Group chief executive Michael O'Leary has agreed a new contract under which he will remain in the role until at least April 2032. O'Leary, whose current contract ends in 2028, has served in the top post at Ryanair since 1994, taking on…
AirlinesJun 19, 1:00 PM
492-Seat Boeing 777 On 1-Hour Flights: Why Turkish Airlines Does It
A 492 seat Boeing 777 features as a standout in the Turkish Airlines fleet. But where does the airline fly this high-density aircraft?
AirlinesJun 19, 11:00 AM
What Pilots Actually Do During A Transtalantic Flight Once The Autopilot Takes Over
From filling out paperwork to maintaining communication and constantly checking the instruments, the pilots are kept busy on the flight deck.
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AirlinesJun 19, 10:00 AM
8-Hour Nonstop Flights: IndiGo Unveils 2 Brand-New Airbus A321XLR Routes [Map]
IndiGo's 8-hour Bali flights showcase the A321XLR's potential to transform aviation route planning as we know it.
AirlinesJun 19, 5:00 AM
Here's How Much A Business Class Ticket On Etihad Airways' Airbus A350 Actually Costs In 2026
What you can expect to spend on a one-way ticket and how to redeem miles for business class on the A350.
AirlinesJun 19, 3:00 AM
The 5 New First Class Suite Designs Launching On Long-Haul Routes In 2026 And 2027
Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, and Qatar Airways are unveiling game-changing First Class suites on long-haul flights in 2026–2027.
AirlinesJun 18, 9:30 PM
Here's How Much Wider The Airbus A320neo's Cabin Is Compared To The Boeing 737 MAX
By today's standards, the 737's cabin is rather narrow, and while the A320 is wider, it is far from the widest in its class.
AirlinesJun 18, 6:58 PM
DOT presses forward with banning Delta-Aeromexico JV despite recent US-Mexico agreement
A recent US-Mexico agreement could address concerns that influenced the DOT's decision to rescind the airlines' immunity from antitrust laws. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is not backing down from its move to scuttle the Delta-Aeromexico joint venture despite US and Mexican officials recently reaching a deal that could address broader US concerns about…