He wanted to be a trombone player. Instead, he ended up...
Johan Lundgren wanted to be a musician but turned to the travel industry when that didn't pan out.He's been CEO of European airline easyJet for the past six years.Lundgren says he never planned his career and has focused more on the journey than the destination. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your…
How Emirates will keep the world’s largest airliner flying for years...
Emirates announced investments of more than $1.5 billion to keep its 119-strong fleet of Airbus A380s flying.The quad-engine superjumbo has been the airline's flagship plane for over 15 years.While Airbus shut down production of the A380 in 2021, the move shows Emirates' continued commitment to the jet. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up!…
The FAA has given Boeing the green light to start certification...
The FAA gave Boeing the green light to start certification flight testing of its 737 MAX 10.The variant is expected to enter service in 2024 after years of production delays.The 737 MAX 10 will rival Airbus' best-selling A321neo praised for its capacity and efficiency. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite…
WestJet lost a passenger’s bag on a domestic flight in Canada....
A WestJet passenger traveling in Canada used an AirTag to track her lost bag.She found the bag in Jamaica.Lorraine Pedersen said her bag was broken into and that several items were stolen. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the…
A video of American Airlines workers mishandling a wheelchair is spreading...
A video of American Airlines mishandling a wheelchair has been generating outrage on TikTok.In the video, workers send a wheelchair speeding down a long ramp before it flips and crashes onto the tarmac.Data from the Department of Transportation shows this happens thousands of times a year. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access…
Flight attendants don’t get to choose their ‘base’ cities — inside...
While training, flight attendants rank their preferred "base cities" where they'll fly from.It's an intense process based on seniority and availability, but ultimately the airline decides.Videos of flight attendants revealing the cities they want vs the cities they get go viral. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized…
Plane tickets are finally cheaper right now. It won’t last.
The price of plane tickets fell 13% from October 2022 to October 2023.But rising labor and fuel costs could lead to higher prices over the next year.Airlines' basic economy tickets could be the first to see price hikes. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while…
How much are Southwest points worth in 2023? What to expect...
Our experts answer readers' credit card questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess credit cards). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Southwest loyalists don't choose this airline for its premium perks. The "LUV" airline…
An airline in China accidentally sold tickets for as little as...
China Southern Airlines sold tickets for as little as $1.40 due to an hours-long system glitch on Wednesday.The Chinese carrier said it's honoring the ultra-low fares.Fares for a China Southern flight ticket from Chengdu to Beijing start around $55. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…
Air freight demand has cooled so much, FedEx is telling its...
FedEx is encouraging its pilots to apply for a job with PSA Airlines, a unit of American Airlines.The move came on the back of a decline in air cargo demand.Meanwhile, US passenger airlines are experiencing a pilot shortage. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while…
