Articles tagged “jet stream”

Airlines are gearing up for what is expected to be another record breaking Fourth of July, with international bookings up.

In a drive for loyalty and attention, high-stakes travel challenges are growing in popularity. These airline campaigns generate buzz, but they also raise thorny questions around ethics, sustainability, and long-term brand impact.

Airline lobbying groups in Europe are strongly opposed to the EU amendment. The rule could only be implemented following negotiations with EU governments. So far, Spain has expressed interest.

Most FAA confirmation votes are nonpartisan. In this case, Democrats are taking a stand and citing a rule around pilot training.

The app update expands on United’s use of AI to help customers make connecting flights on time.

Spirit recently emerged from bankruptcy and is hoping to block new competition. But the first Trump administration approved the original Northeast Alliance.

Carriers that use Middle East airspace are facing flight disruptions as they resume operations.

Airlines and airports are working hard to stabilize operations after a dramatic 24 hours. Monday’s operational fallout was not universal, but ongoing airspace restrictions will continue to have a broad impact.

Qatar Airways had warned earlier that flights would face significant delays after the airspace reopened.

Disruptions introduce unpredictability into a system where buffer times are minimal by design.