Open seating no more? Southwest CEO says airline is weighing cabin changes
Southwest stands apart from other large airlines because it does not have seat assignments.
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FAA will require more rest time for air traffic controllers amid fatigue concerns
Staffing shortfalls have led to forced overtime and tightly packed air traffic controller schedules
How Royal Caribbean is leading the charge in the cruise industry comeback
The cruise industry has made a comeback, and Royal Caribbean is leading the charge.
Eclipse flights swarm airports: 'We had to close the runway to park planes'
The Federal Aviation Administration reported ground stops in some small airports near the eclipse’s path of totality.
Boeing CEO Calhoun took home $5 million last year, compensation package hit by Max crisis
Boeing’s CEO declined to be considered for his 2023 annual bonus, which had a target of $2.8 million, the company said.
Italy's new 'Orient Express' isn't running yet — but rates are already soaring
In the past 16 months, starting rates for a one-night journey aboard Accor’s new luxury train jumped 75% — from 2,000 euros ($2,168) to 3,500 euros per person.
United starts letting friends and family pool frequent flyer miles
United said friend groups of up to five people can combine their frequent flyer miles into a joint account.
Japan launches bullet train service to a region that 'guidebooks rarely mention'
Japan is launching a new high-speed bullet train, or shinkansen, extension on Saturday that will make an under-the-radar prefecture more accessible to travelers.
'The ultimate adventure': Why more Indian travelers are taking extreme road trips
More Indians are taking road trips these days — both within the country and beyond, solo and in groups — as access to better vehicles and better roads grows.
Here are the most powerful passports for 2024 — Switzerland tops the list
Switzerland tops Nomad Capitalist’s 2024 passport ranking, which evaluates 199 places across five factors, including travel visas, taxes and global perception.
FAA gives Boeing 90 days to come up with quality control plan after 737 Max accident
The FAA said Boeing has 90 days to come up with a plan to improve quality control.
Electric air transport is set to take off with taxis, ambulances, cargo deliveries by end of this decade
Electric flying vehicles can be used as air taxis, for cargo delivery, medical and emergency response transportation and as private vehicles.