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How to Fly Your Kid Solo, Free of Stress
For many parents and guardians, putting a child on a flight alone may seem terrifying. Belligerent passengers, delays, turbulence: All…
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Spirit Airlines Will Delay Plane Purchases and Furlough Pilots
The low-cost airline, which has been unprofitable for four years, is trying to reduce costs after a federal judge blocked…
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United Airlines Faces Closer F.A.A. Scrutiny After Safety Incidents
The carrier, which has experienced several recent mishaps, told employees to expect a review by federal regulators in coming weeks.
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U.S. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry Into Boeing
The investigation is tied to an incident on an Alaska Airlines flight in early January. Boeing also told a Senate…
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To Protect Your Miles, Be Careful How You Book
American Airlines recently announced new restrictions on point allocation based on how you book a flight. What does that mean…
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Glamour, Travel, Sexism: When Flight Attendants Fought Back
Decades ago, “stewardesses” earned less than men, couldn’t get married or gain weight, and had to retire at 32. A…
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No Thanks, Grandma, I’m Saving Room for Airplane Food
U.S. carriers are offering complimentary in-flight menus created by celebrated chefs, wine pairings selected by master sommeliers and specialty dishes…
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Sharp Drop in Airfares Cheers Inflation-Weary Travelers
Airlines are starting to offer bargain prices, including to popular overseas destinations like Paris, a sign that they are fighting…
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What Can Stranded Travelers Expect from Southwest?
The troubled carrier says it will honor “reasonable requests for reimbursement” for those whose flights were delayed or canceled because…
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Thousands of Canceled Flights Cap Holiday Weekend of Travel Nightmares
Southwest Airlines, which canceled 65 percent of its flights, was the airline most affected on Monday.
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