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The Transportation Security Administration is beginning to scale back its decades-old requirement for passengers to remove their shoes while undergoing security screenings at airports.

Ryanair's average fare for a one-way ticket has surged to €80 this year, signaling a rise from €66 last year, indicating a growing trend in flight costs.

According to a 2024 report from the World Travel & Tourism Council, global business travel has now surpassed pre-pandemic levels and was estimated to account for $1.5 trillion in spending last year alone.

"Designing with neurodivergent travellers and limited mobility in mind should be standard, not a bonus," Brown says. "When that happens, everyone benefits."

"I would argue that for most people who own their own airplane, it really doesn't make financial sense for them," says Patrick Gallagher, president of NetJets.

"Ultimately, Alexander booked more than 120 free flights by falsely claiming to be a flight attendant," a Department of Justice news release said.

O'Leary defended his remuneration by comparing it to the high salaries of Premiership footballers, claiming Ryanair shareholders receive exceptional value from management's share options.

I think it's due to the economic issues where money is uncertain. People still want to travel, and some have to for reasons they can't avoid, so they're inclined to find discounts.

David Davis, a seasoned airline executive with a solid track record, is set to lead Spirit Airlines’ transformation following its exit from bankruptcy.

The Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has been asked to determine a number of issues in the case and it usually takes around 16 months before its decisions are delivered.

"We've always had heart," said Barry Biffle, CEO of Frontier Airlines in a press release. "Some airlines are walking away from what travelers love, but we're running towards it. Think of this as the ultimate 'divorce your old airline' deal."

This week at Business Insider, Taylor Rains explored a growing trend in international travel: airlines opting for smaller planes for longer routes.