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EnergyAs Spirit Airlines looks for a lifeline, Frontier and Avelo are asking the Trump administration for $2.5 billion to cover jet fuel costs
By Jacqueline MunisApril 27, 2026
United Airlines CEO says a proposed merger would benefit travelers, but American still won’t return his calls
PoliticsUnited Airlines CEO says a proposed merger would benefit travelers, but American still won’t return his calls
By Matt Ott and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
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EconomyTourism had a record-breaking 2025 everywhere but the U.S., report finds, as international visitor numbers plummet by the millions
By Tristan BoveApril 17, 2026
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North AmericaLess than a year after ditching its famous ‘bags fly free’ policy, Southwest is hiking prices again
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressApril 8, 2026
Ryanair CEO says book summer trips before fares soar, predicting French air traffic controllers more likely to cause flight chaos than fuel shortages
Travel & LeisureRyanair CEO says book summer trips before fares soar, predicting French air traffic controllers more likely to cause flight chaos than fuel shortages
By Jason MaApril 4, 2026
The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But ‘you’re seeing a number of headwinds’ now
North AmericaThe World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But ‘you’re seeing a number of headwinds’ now
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 4, 2026
Checking a bag on United Airlines now costs $10 more as Iran war sends jet fuel costs up nearly 100% in major hubs
Travel & LeisureChecking a bag on United Airlines now costs $10 more as Iran war sends jet fuel costs up nearly 100% in major hubs
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressApril 3, 2026
Ed Bastian took Delta from bankrupt to billions by putting employees first. He refuses to let AI disrupt that
C-SuiteEd Bastian took Delta from bankrupt to billions by putting employees first. He refuses to let AI disrupt that
By Fortune EditorsApril 2, 2026
‘Airport Dad’ faces reckoning amid long lines as travelers told not to arrive too early: ’90 minutes before departure is all you need’
Economy‘Airport Dad’ faces reckoning amid long lines as travelers told not to arrive too early: ’90 minutes before departure is all you need’
By John Seewer and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026
Trump signs order to pay TSA workers after House GOP rejects deal to end shutdown. ‘America’s air travel system has reached its breaking point’
PoliticsTrump signs order to pay TSA workers after House GOP rejects deal to end shutdown. ‘America’s air travel system has reached its breaking point’
By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Joey Cappelletti and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026
Airports complain early bird travelers are making TSA lines even worse
PoliticsAirports complain early bird travelers are making TSA lines even worse
By John Seewer and The Associated PressMarch 27, 2026
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EnergyAirlines are preparing for the worst as Iran war enters its fourth week. But demand is still strong, and travelers are willing to pay higher fares
By Jacqueline MunisMarch 24, 2026
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SuccessTo unwind from his 12-hour shifts, this doctor splits his year between Kentucky and Venice—he pulls into his $438K apartment by boat
By Emma BurleighMarch 22, 2026
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North AmericaWar, oil, and an unpaid TSA: The perfect storm of travel chaos feels like the pandemic all over again
By Catherina GioinoMarch 19, 2026
With little or no help from the U.S. government, Americans stranded in the Mideast used WhatsApp and social media to figure out how to get home
PoliticsWith little or no help from the U.S. government, Americans stranded in the Mideast used WhatsApp and social media to figure out how to get home
By Hallie Golden, Rio Yamat, Michael Casey and The Associated PressMarch 7, 2026
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