American Airlines pilots voted in favor of a strike, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to happen. Here’s what travelers need to know.
Author: Zach Wichter, USA TODAY
Get a hold of yourselves: Why air rage on airplanes is every traveler’s problem
Several factors have united to create tempests in the teapots that hurtle across our nation’s skies every day.
Unfair dress code: Spanish airline fined $30K+ for female flight attendant rules
Spanish low cost carrier Vueling was fined more than $30,000 last month after authorities found its dress code was unfair to female employees.
‘A most challenging summer’: JetBlue worries over FAA staffing as Amsterdam tickets go on sale
JetBlue announced Amsterdam tickets are now on sale but warned that FAA staffing issues could make this summer another headache for travelers.
‘Priceless’ loss of dignity: Traveler lost independence when airline damaged wheelchair
Emily Voorde said airlines need to hold their workers more accountable and boost training to address mobility device damages for disabled travelers.
Behind the scenes: This company makes jet fuel out of just air and water
Brooklyn-based Air Company is working to make power to liquid sustainable aviation fuel an option for airlines to power their flights in the future.
Summer travel is expensive. Here’s why flight prices heat up when the weather does
What’s causing high summer airfares? Supply and demand, mostly.
‘Never-ending cycle’: This traveler is considering amputation after her wheelchair was redamaged
Heather Bennett said her wheelchair was damaged in August and again in March, and she’s not optimistic it won’t happen again on her next flight.
Southwest Airlines flights resume following tech issue that led to temporary halt
Southwest Airlines temporarily paused all departures Tuesday in response to computer issue. Flights have since resumed but delays continue.
Goodbye kiosk, hello smartphone: Alaska Airlines to switch to (mostly) mobile check-in
Alaska Airlines is moving to more self-service options from check-in to bag tagging and drop-off, with a goal to help you get on your way faster.