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Delta mulling if group bookings change will be permanentThe airline quietly began a policy in early June that put an end to group bookings except when they...

As expected, American increases fee for checked bagsSince JetBlue upped the fee for the first checked bag from $25 to $30 in late August, all three major...

Swiss and Brussels offer free extended stopoversSwiss flyers can stop for up to four nights free of charge before continuing onto their next...

Qatar Airways blames 2018 loss on blockade

Qatar Airways blames 2018 loss on blockadeThe state-owned carrier said it lost $69 million this fiscal year, blaming the ongoing boycott of Doha...

Delta increases fee for first checked bag to $30

Delta increases fee for first checked bag to $30The airline matches JetBlue and United. American is expected to follow.

Moveable feast: Focus on culinary travelOur editors explore emerging foodie destinations, intriguing dishes, budding culinary trends and the...

Chicago O'Hare the king of domestic flight connections

Chicago O'Hare the king of domestic flight connectionsIt's the third consecutive year that O'Hare has held the top U.S. position in the OAG Megahubs Index.

Will higher bag fees pay off for airlines, or will flyers balk?

Photo Credit: Shutterstock Will higher bag fees pay off for airlines, or will flyers balk?

In bumping baggage fees, JetBlue and United are gambling that the move will help cut into the profit erosion resulting from stagnant airfares and higher costs, especially pricier fuel.

Industry sounds alarm on crumbling U.S. infrastructure

Industry sounds alarm on crumbling U.S. infrastructureThe lack of political will to raise the billions of dollars needed for upgrades has left U.S. highways, bridges and airports in varying states of disrepair.

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