Due to an FAA computer glitch, all US flights were temporarily grounded on Wednesday morning.

Southwest Airlines is a real mess right now.

A recent ranking of the best and worst airports in the US reveal coastal differences.

Fliers want cheap, reliable WiFi, and airlines are starting to deliver.

Still, we’ll believe it when we see it.

Missing bags are piling up as airlines and airports lack the staff to deal with them.

Plus: A380s are taking off.

Several forces are colliding to push the price of airfare well beyond inflation.

The 2 largest US discount carriers are merging in a $6.6B+ deal.

Airlines worry that 5G could interfere with altimeters, a device pilots use to land in low visibility.

Airlines are dealing with bad weather, omicron, and staffing shortages during peak travel season.

Want to lie down on a plane without spending a lot of money? Maybe these stackable seats could help.

Plus: The Amazon rainforest is on Facebook Marketplace, and apartments are going fast in NYC.

Delta and a flight attendants union want a common database of unruly passengers.

The pandemic wiped out business travel, and new technology makes it unlikely it’ll ever get back to pre-pandemic levels.

After a failed December 2019 attempt, Boeing will attempt to send its Starliner to the International Space Station (ISS) again.

The pandemic caused a pilot shortage. Now, airlines are scrambling to fill positions and it’s a VERY opportune time to become a pilot.

United’s airplane order will cost $30B+ (before discounts) and is the latest move from the airline that signals a bullish air travel future.

Loyalty programs are huge money makers for airlines. How are airlines keeping members happy when they can’t fly?

Helmed by 26-year old billionaire Austin Russell, Luminar’s LIDAR tech is used on self-driving cars and...now, helicopters.

Biden’s choice for FTC commissioner is a young antitrust hardliner with a deep resume who could spell trouble for Big Tech.

In high demand, pilot unions have long had leverage on airlines. The pandemic is changing the relationship.

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Some analysis suggests airline loyalty programs are more valuable than the actual airlines. The truth is not that simple.

Forecast models rely on data collected from commercial flights, and the data is disappearing with planes grounded.

Controversies about coronavirus-related refunds are bubbling up everywhere, but forking over cash to frustrated consumers can be complicated.

Despite rising costs, airlines continue to make a profit by charging a number of fees instead of increasing base ticket prices.

Getting rid of the pretzels is the first place to start.