#air-travel

#air-travel

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.

While some travelers jump at the chance to sip Champagne and stretch out in a lie-flat seat, others would rather save the splurge for a future adventure or a luxurious hotel stay.

Six Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow, according to Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, while two additional drones were reported outside St. Petersburg, disrupting Russian air travel and causing flight delays.

More than 180 airports in rural areas in the U.S. rely on federal funding for commercial air service, which may be cut by half due to administration decisions.

The new La Première first-class cabin by Air France features private suites with separate seats, advanced screens, and luxurious amenities, representing a push for high-end travel experiences.

Fighting between Iran and Israel caused major flight cancellations, leaving tens of thousands of travelers stranded as safety concerns grow amid a fragile ceasefire.

One of the flight attendants knelt down next to me and asked if there was anything he could do to help. I said, My sister has just died, I don't think anyone can help.

Many of us have been pointing out that you are announcing growth, but we are terribly behind on safety, said Mohan Ranganathan, a former instructor pilot and aviation safety consultant.

"You ought to put your device into airplane mode. The FAA found that devices in the back could cause interruptions to navigation equipment."