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#air-travel

"There's no question we've lost sight of what makes travel fun - the excitement, the relaxation, the cordial conversations," the DOT's announcement reads. "Americans already feel divided and stressed. We can all do our part to bring back civility, manners and common sense. When we can unite around shared values, we can feel more connected as a country." Duffy's proposed fixes? Straightforward enough:

If you have elite status, you may have even more options. United Airlines, for instance, offers a same-day confirmation service on select flights for all passengers with elite status-that means they can make a guaranteed switch to an earlier flight in the same cabin class at no charge, without paying a difference in fare. When in doubt, call the carrier's customer service line and ask an agent to check how full the flight is.

"It is perfectly understandable. I want to emphasize that this aircraft does not move a single inch unless both my co-captain Michael and myself are absolutely certain it's safe to do so."

Millions of travelers are about to be stuck in a government-directed slowdown of air travel as the strain grows on unpaid and overworked air traffic controllers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that, starting on Friday, officials are cutting 10% of flights at 40 US airports. The aviation analytics company Cirium compiled a list of about 100 potentially affected airports. Six have so far confirmed to Business Insider that they are among the 40, including Anchorage, Atlanta, Charlotte, Seattle, Boston, and Philadelphia.

Hopping on an airplane should always be a happy occasion. After all, it likely means you're heading somewhere new. However, there are a few stressors that can put a damper on all that joy: Did you pack the right things? Is your carry-on overweight? Will you arrive at the airport on time? But don't fret-there are some ways to make your flying experience a bit smoother.

"Our study confirmed that in an environment of loud noise, our sense of taste is compromised. Interestingly, this was specific to sweet and umami tastes, with sweet taste inhibited and umami taste significantly enhanced,"

After hundreds of flights to more than 50 countries, I've realised that making sure you're comfortable is the only sure-fire way to make the experience more enjoyable. With this goal in mind, my advice to all the jetset ladies out there is to invest in a quality pair of leggings. I'm talking about luxury loungewear that places an emphasis on soft fabrics that feel as good as they look.

Sorry, not sorry: I'm "that" person who usually refuses to switch seats on flights (especially when I have the window seat). And even with recent headlines inspiring online debates on whether or not it's okay to ask to switch seats with someone, I'm still a staunch supporter of staying in my assigned seat, specifically when I've paid to be in it.

Sorry, not sorry: I'm "that" person who usually refuses to switch seats on flights (especially when I have the window seat). But there are still times when my seat assignment was out of my control. From filling in for an exit row passenger who wasn't able to provide evacuation assistance in the event of an emergency to having my coveted window seat reassigned to an off-duty flight crew member, I've had to navigate my fair share of unwanted seat swaps before takeoff.

Seat-kicking children, flaky food and unsanitary toilets are among other major offences in air travel

But the TSA said their counterpart has restrictions: cordless hair styling tools that are powered by lithium metal or lithium ion batteries or gas or butane fuel are only allowed in carry-on bags. That's so that passengers or flight attendants can react if they start to overheat in the cabin. If they overheat or combust in your checked bag in the cargo area of a plane, it may take a while for anyone to notice.

A double chime sound is the pilot signalling to the cabin crew that the plane has gone through 10,000 feet of altitude. After passing 10,000 feet and the double chime rings, cabin crew can move around more freely.

San Jose International Airport handled 11.38 million passengers over the one-year period that ended in June, down 3.3% from 11.77 million in 2024.

Delta has officially declared that we're entering the era of the 'lifestyle airline,' emphasizing a shift from merely flying to a luxury, personalized travel experience.

A recent poll found 57 per cent of readers oppose Heathrow's third runway, with 39 per cent in favour and 4 per cent unsure.

Alaska Airlines will launch seven new routes across the Pacific Northwest and California starting in October, including daily flights from Burbank to Eugene and Redmond.

An Allegiant Air flight diverted to Jacksonville when heavy storms blocked its route as it neared Georgia, leading to a safe landing for passengers.

Gulf Air recently announced it was resuming service connecting Bahrain and North America, adding flights to New York's JFK Airport starting October 1, 2025.

Of YouTube's many microgenres, one of the most popular and most enduring is the airplane meltdown. There are thousands or maybe millions of these videos online: Passengers going nuts over spilled drinks or supposedly bad service; flight cancellations turning grown adults feral.

Strikes by French air traffic controllers affected over a million people's travel plans this month - and may be set to continue.