air travel

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) has announced that all passengers will be required to keep portable chargers in plain sight when in use for safety reasons. What Happened: The airline announced the change in policy, which would go into effect on May 28, 2025, as it tries to curtail incidents...

JetBlue Airways Corp (NASDAQ:JBLU) is reportedly in talks with United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) over a partnership between the two companies. What Happened: The New York-based airline is seeking partnerships with other airlines in the U.S. after talks of an alliance with American Airlines...

United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) said it will roll back its flight operations this summer as the company readies itself for a decline in air travel. What Happened: In a full-year forecast released by the company, United Airlines announced it will cut its flight schedule by 4% starting in...

A recent survey reveals that travelers are increasingly considering the type of aircraft before booking flights. This behavioral change comes amid growing concerns about aircraft safety, despite a new MIT study showing that flying is becoming safer by the decade. What Happened: According to a...

In a significant leap towards sustainable aviation, GE Aerospace by General Electric (NYSE:GE) is developing a hybrid electric engine, aiming to power narrow-body jets by the mid-2020s. What Happened: GE Aerospace is working with NASA on a project to integrate electric motors or generators into a...

In a recent development, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) reportedly publicly criticized President Joe Biden‘s proposal to do away with seat selection fees for families with children on flights. What Happened: Greene took to X, previously known as Twitter, to voice her disapproval of the...

The airline industry, which has been experiencing a significant upturn from the lows of the pandemic, is anticipated to encounter a period of stabilization in 2024. This comes as the demand for ‘revenge travel’ diminishes and the industry heads towards a new phase of normalcy. What...

In a pioneering move, Turkish-Dutch Corendon Airlines is set to inaugurate a special section strictly for adults on its international flights. As reported by The Hill on Monday, this unique offering aims to provide passengers without children and business travelers with a...

The Chinese are back in the air. As the world's second-largest economy recovers from the sudden opening of its zero-COVID policies late last year, air travel in the country is ramping up quickly. Domestic and international flights in China have been shooting up since January, and they're getting...

Fourth of July weekend is upon us with Americans expected to hit the roads in record numbers with AAA travel predicting approximately 42 million people driving at least 50 miles from home. AAA travel forecasted that air travelers are projected to reach 3.55 million for the holiday, which...

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As a new month opens, “reopening” stocks are finding some new life in spite of growing worries about the Delta variant. Shares of stocks tied to the reopening of the economy, including casinos, restaurants, hotels, and airlines, helped lead overnight gains. Overall, Tuesday’s...

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is making quick progress toward recovery from the COVID pandemic as the U.S. vaccination program unleashes pent-up demand for travel. The company is better positioned than many international carriers, from a liquidity and debt standpoint, for sustainable growth....

On a call with analysts Friday, management from Forward Air (NASDAQ: FWRD) laid out some margin targets after posting a first-quarter earnings beat and issuing guidance well ahead of expectations. Thursday after the close, the Greeneville, Tennessee-based asset-light trucking and logistics company...