Southwest’s old model stopped scaling. Broader distribution forced it to unbundle fares, premium seats required assigned seating, and credit card economics demanded lounges. Each change made the next unavoidable—but convergence cannot recreate the advantage Southwest gave up.

Airlines are being forced to ‘tanker’ fuel on flights to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) because fuel barges that normally keep the airport’s Jet-A fuel reserves stocked up haven’t been allowed to set sail due to the threat of a rare September nor’easter. Tankering is a controversial practice in which...

Cabin lights and window shades don’t always seem to follow the same rules during takeoff and landing. A flight attendant explains why what passengers experience can vary from one flight…

Flight attendants at United Airlines aren’t entitled to sit in Premium Economy when ‘deadheading’ on an international flight because of a bizarre ruling about what constitutes Premium Economy on United’s planes. And to make it worse, the flight attendant union had a chance to close the loophole but chose not...

I want to say at the outset that I am really rooting for American Airlines…I want the carrier to succeed and be a strong competitor to Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. I also laud the many investments AA has made in its onboard product and technology over the last...

Some decent Amazon weekend deals on travel and tech gear going on this weekend, including headphones, luggage, locks, packing cubes and supplies, travel books and ...

Delta, United, JetBlue and a growing list of international airlines say stripped-down premium fares offer more choice. They are not creating a new class of bargain fares. Airlines do need to discount empty flat beds without giving the same price to travelers willing to pay more, but lounge access is...

A disagreement over beach chairs at a popular seaside destination near Athens ended in…

Rakuten is offering its best-ever $50 referral bonus through September 30, 2026 — both new members and referrers earn $50, plus Amex or Bilt points.

We’re now about halfway through this year’s Wild Card challenge and it’s almost time for our second livestream check-in now that all three contestants have visited their second destination. The three live check-ins will be on the following dates and times: Check-in 1: Thursday September 24, 2026 at 7pm ET...

Delta Air Lines is adding a trio of new flights to Europe in 2027, but no new European destinations, taking a very different approach from United Airlines. Is Delta’s restraint a smarter bet, or will United’s faster growth pay off? Delta’s Restrained 2027 Europe Expansion Delta is adding two seasonal...

In news that will surprise no one, Heathrow’s controversial third runway has reportedly been delayed yet again, although this time it isn’t down to a legal challenge or even environmental concerns. Instead, the airport’s owners claim the timeline they’ve been working on to get the new runway up and running...