Airplanes

Dubai-based Emirates is reportedly planning private bathrooms in first-class suites, taking its luxury air travel experience to unprecedented heights.

Experts say a potential government bailout of Spirit Airlines is unlikely to disrupt most travel plans, though it could have broader industry impacts.

President Donald Trump proposed a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines amid bankruptcy, with a strategy to resell the company after oil prices fall.

United Airlines says fares are already climbing as jet fuel prices surge, with brand-loyal travelers continuing to book despite higher costs.

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom rejected a potential United Airlines merger as anti-competitive and bad for customers during an earnings call. 

German carrier Lufthansa is cutting roughly 20,000 short-haul flights through October, citing soaring jet fuel prices linked to the Iran war.

President Donald Trump says he wants someone to buy Spirit Airlines as the low-cost carrier battles bankruptcy and rising fuel costs threaten its recovery plan.

A major airline announced Friday that it is suspending select routes in the U.S., citing soaring jet fuel costs that have made certain operations unprofitable.

The FAA announced scheduling reductions at Chicago O'Hare, limiting daily flights to curb delays and cancellations during the busy summer 2026 season.

Spirit Airlines faces mounting challenges as higher fuel costs threaten its restructuring plan and raise doubts about its financial recovery.

Ryanair says unruly passengers now face jail time as a Welsh man gets 10 months for threatening crew and forcing a pilot to abort a landing attempt.

Southwest Airlines rolls out stricter portable charger rules, limiting passengers to one device per person amid rising lithium battery fire concerns.

United Airlines adds TSA wait times to its app as staffing shortages due to a DHS shutdown lead to long lines and delays at U.S. airports.

Delta flight 5752 pilots contacted JFK's tower instead of LaGuardia's during their approach, triggering a go-around in a stunning mix-up captured in newly surfaced audio.

Alaska Airlines unveiled its new international business class with lie-flat suites that will debut on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners this spring.

Three women face charges after refusing to pay a carry-on bag fee at Miami International Airport, prompting a flight delay and police response.

A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta, Georgia, returned to São Paulo, Brazil, after a reported engine issue. The flight was operated on an Airbus A330 jet.

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau will retire by Q3 2026 after facing backlash over an English-only condolence video following the fatal LaGuardia Airport crash.

A JetBlue passenger says she heard a loud thud as Flight 1129 reportedly struck a coyote on the runway at T.F. Green Airport in Rhode Island, forcing the plane to turn back.

Runway incursions remain a safety concern at U.S. airports in the wake of a deadly collision at LaGuardia, with FAA data showing 97 incidents reported in January alone.