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Several passengers were injured after a flight encountered severe turbulence, according to a Federal Aviation Administration preliminary report.

An escape to the Caribbean will be easier than ever this winter thanks to a brand-new United Airlines flight launching from the New York to the island of Dominica in February.

A United Airlines pilot ordered pizza for over 100 passengers after their flight made an emergency landing.

United Airlines is the only carrier that charges passengers for a carry-on when they fly basic economy for domestic routes.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Tuesday, September 17, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

When it comes to international travel, this past summer has been record breaking for airlines. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines continued to see a sustained increase in international bookings, with some regions — like southern Europe — becoming year-round tourist destinations. 

United Airlines said it plans to install Elon Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi throughout its fleet, becoming one of the largest U.S. carriers to use the satellite-based service.

For cruisers in the mid-Atlantic states who don't want to take a plane before embarking on their itinerary, the cruise terminal in the Port of Baltimore is an incredibly convenient place to begin your journey. But if you are flying, it's also only a 15-minute drive from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). According to data from the Maryland government, in 2023 more than 440,000 passengers departed from the Port of Baltimore.

Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines haven’t been profitable in recent years. And now they’re making moves you wouldn’t expect from ultra-low-cost carriers — they’re bundling fares and offering a premium product.

Over the last several years, United Airlines has taken the scissors to its own schedule in a big way.

The Department of Transportation officially launched an inquiry Thursday into whether the loyalty programs of the four largest U.S. airlines have engaged in unfair, deceptive or noncompetitive practices.

American Airlines is adding five new routes to Europe for summer 2025 out of its hubs in Charlotte, Philadelphia, Miami, and Chicago. 

Whether it’s his strong stance on ultra-low-cost carriers or his brutally honest criticism on the current state of Boeing, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has become one of the most influential — and candid — voices in the airline industry. 

Spirit Airlines furloughed 186 pilots on September 1, a result of Pratt & Whitney engine issues grounding part of its fleet and its decision to defer aircraft deliveries.

United Airlines restored its Los Angeles to Shanghai nonstop service on Thursday, becoming the only U.S. carrier to fly the route. 

United Airlines raised concerns to the Department of Transportation about how an Alaska-Hawaiian merger could impact its relationship with Hawaiian Airlines. 

Despite 481 orders from airlines around the world, Boeing can't sell US carriers on its new widebody jetliner.

United Airlines flight attendants voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike as tensions with management rise. 

Dozens of global carriers have secured more than 550 orders for Airbus' newest narrowbody plane, the Airbus A321XLR, since its 2019 launch.

The first thing you'll notice about the Cape Liberty cruise port is the views: Situated on the Hudson River in New Jersey across from New York City, the port has spectacular skyline panoramas of Manhattan and unimpeded views of the Statue of Liberty. In fact, sailing out of Cape Liberty will bring you face-to-face (OK, face-to-toes) with Lady Liberty when you sail through the harbor.

As earnings season draws to a close, we’re taking a closer look at the most lucrative arm of many major U.S. airlines: loyalty programs.