The Economy Class Airline Seat: Here's What's New
Airline seats have been a hot topic this week. At one airline, they're growing.
Commercial Airliner Computer Systems Are Vulnerable To Hacking, Warns Government Agency
Onboard Wi-Fi networks create an entryway for those looking to do harm, a Government Accountability Office report says.
US Airline Industry Hits Five-Year Performance Low
The annual Airline Quality Rating report found U.S. airlines performed worse last year in every category it measures.
US Department Of Transportation Examines The Ever-Shrinking Airline Seat
Tight accommodations could make it difficult for passengers to evacuate in the event of a plane crash, industry insiders say.
Travel And Leisure: The Perks And Pitfalls Of Traveling As A Dual Citizen
Traveling with multiple passports comes with its advantages -- and a few pitfalls, too.
Emirates To Fly Largest-Capacity Airbus A380 Jet With Room For 615 Passengers
The airline will operate the newly configured Airbus A380s on its Dubai-to-Copenhagen route.
Southwest Airlines Tops Survey Of Frequent Flier Programs
The low-cost carrier's offering is more popular with customers by almost 2-to-1 over that of Delta.
Frequent Fliers Now Have To Formally Enroll In TSA PreCheck
TSA PreCheck was a benefit of being a frequent traveler when it first launched. Not anymore.
New Organization Aims To Help Families Travel Better
The Family Travel Association offers guidance for traveling with children.
Five Suspects Arrested In Connection With Kenyan University Terror Attack
The names of the five allegedly involved in the deadly attack that left more than 148 dead were not released.
US State Department Issues Travel Warning For Yemen But Will Not Conduct A Government-Led Evacuation Of Americans
The State Department urged Americans to leave Yemen Friday, but still isn't offering assistance to those who may wish to get out.
NYC Detective Apologizes For Rant Against Uber Driver Caught On Viral Video
Detective Patrick Cherry said that he let his emotions get the better of him, but the Uber driver had been "discourteous."
Germanwings Flight Bound For Rome Makes Emergency Landing In Venice On Friday
The flight was bound from Hanover, Germany, to Rome when it made an unscheduled stop in Venice.
United Airlines CEO Writes Letter Expressing Solidarity With Lufthansa In Wake Of Germanwings Crash
The two airlines have been longtime partners in the Star Alliance.
Severe Rainfall, Flash Floods, Tornadoes Batter Kentucky, Other Parts of South And Midwest
Severe thunderstorms and rainfall started Thursday night and continued into Friday.
Hotels Jump On Selfie Craze With Selfie Promotions, Contests
Hotels are offering promotions and discounts for guests who take selfies and post them to social media sites.
These Four Destinations Are Hot Values For American Travelers Right Now
The dollar is sitting pretty right now. That means much of the world just got a whole lot cheaper.
Shares Of US Airlines Down As They Face A Glut Of Empty Seats
Airlines in the U.S. have been posting record profits, but now they may have a problem: too many seats as demand falls.
Lufthansa Cancels Plans For Airline's 60th Anniversary Celebration In Wake of Germanwings Tragedy
The airline will instead broadcast for its employees Germany's memorial service for the victims of Germanwings Flight 9525.
Germanwings: How Much Will The Families Of Flight 9525 Receive In Crash Settlements?
Experts estimate the total liability for Lufthansa's insurer will come to around $350 million. Lawsuits filed for damages are unlikely to face many challenges in court.
Germanwings Flight 9525: How Effective Will The Two-Person Cockpit Rule Be In Preventing Cases Of Rogue Pilots?
Airlines will have to introduce more stringent checks in the wake of Germanwings, experts say.
Commercial Airline Pilots May Face Stricter Psych Evaluations In Wake of Germanwings Flight 9525
The conclusion of prosecutors that a Germanwings pilot, who reportedly took a six-month break from training in 2009 due to depression, deliberately crashed Flight 9525 raises concerns about whether pilots are properly screened for psychological factors.
Are Low-Cost Airlines Less Safe Than Their Full-Service Counterparts?
Germanwings bills itself as a low-cost carrier -- but that doesn't mean it cuts corners on safety.
Were Germanwings Pilots Concerned About Safety When They Refused To Fly After Fatal Crash?
The Lufthansa-subsidiary crews insisted that safety concerns were not behind the decision.
Germanwings Is An Example Of European Carriers Trying To Compete In The Budget Airline Game
European flag carriers are shifting their domestic operations to their own budget airlines.
Germanwings 9525: How Does An Airline Decide A Plane Is Too Old To Fly?
The Airbus A320 in Tuesday’s crash in France had been in service for 24 years.
Germanwings Crash: After Another Fatal Airline Accident, Is Air Travel Still Safe?
A deadly crash in the French Alps on Tuesday is another in a long line of high-profile aviation accidents in the last 15 months — but airline safety overall is actually improving.
Book A Last-Minute Getaway With This Spontaneous Travel Toolkit
All the digital tools you need to plan the perfect 11th-hour escape.
Another Airline To Join India’s Crowded Skies -- But This One Is Owned By The State
The government-owned Air Kerala will start flying domestically in India in November.
Class-Action Lawsuit Takes On Undisclosed Hotel Resort Fees
The hotel industry collected $2.1 billion of these mandatory — and often undisclosed — fees in 2013.