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Chinese efforts to break the Airbus and Boeing duopoly took another step forward on Monday as one of the nation’s largest airlines agreed a major order.

India’s largest bank State Bank of India (SBI) has launched its first-ever travel focused credit card. ‘SBI Card MILES’ has been launched in three variants to cater to different types of travelers, from beginners to frequent flyers. 

When Southwest Airlines reported larger than expected financial losses in its most recent quarterly earnings call on April 25,the airline also announced that it will be cutting service to four airports airports as of August 4, 2024. Additionally, Southwest is planning to reduce capacity at two other major destinations. The goal of these cuts is to “improve unit revenue performance and operating margin,” according to the earnings call. The airline has not ruled out further cuts to its network, adding to the uncertainty plaguing the airline industry in recent months.

The airline industry is betting big on sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF—a fuel alternative made from renewable biomass and waste products. Dozens of airlines around the globe are experimenting with it; in November, headlines buzzed following the first fully SAF-powered transatlantic flight on a commercial airline (British carrier Virgin Atlantic). But while the emissions-heavy airline sector is heralding SAF as a silver bullet to its decarbonization goals, experts say environmental pitfalls and other obstacles abound.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Wednesday took one of its strongest stances to date to protect the traveling consumer. The agency issued new rules mandating that all airlines flying to, through, or from the United States provide travelers with immediate cash refunds in the event of a cancellation or significant delay.

Looking to book a last-minute trip to Japan? Well, if so, you're in luck. There is decent award availability in business class, but you'll need to act fast.

It's official: Scandinavian Airlines will become a full-fledged SkyTeam member Sept. 1.

A United Airlines passenger has been ordered to pay the carrier more than $20,000 after forcing a flight to divert.

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Here at TPG, we believe travel has the power to change the world. Since 2017, we have raised and donated more than $5,000,000 and 70,000,000 points and miles to charitable organizations, including one that is changing the world one family at a time by granting life-changing wishes to deserving kids.

Singapore Airlines has been ordered to compensate a couple who said their business-class seats malfunctioned, according to local media reports.

Etihad Airways' beloved Airbus A380 has returned to the US after four years. It landed at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport just after 10 a.m. on Monday after a more than 14-hour trek from Abu Dhabi.

A Boeing 767 plane flown by Delta Air Lines lost an emergency slide on Friday, prompting it to return to New York not long after taking off, officials said.

Traveling puts your feet to the test. It often means walking longer, over greater distances, and on more uneven terrain than usual. Enter BIRKENSTOCK, the brand that seamlessly blends practicality with style.

Alaska Airlines is launching two new routes from its West Coast hubs and bringing back another it tried out last summer — but full time.

Frontier Airlines is getting set to launch two new intra-Caribbean routes this summer as part of a significant scaling up of its service from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

American Airlines' newest onboard innovations won't be flying as soon as flyers might've expected.

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Airlines are going to be required to provide automatic refunds for delayed or canceled flights under new Department of Transportation regulations, announced on Wednesday.

A summer or fall getaway just got cheaper.  Frontier Airlines' “1 Million Seats" fare sale is underway with deals starting at $19. The promotion ends on Monday April 29 and offers deals to many popular destinations in Frontier’s network including Atlanta, Austin, New York, Orlando, and more.  While the fare sale may provide deep discounts, there are several restrictions on when passengers can actually use the tickets. The sale applies to flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from May 10 through June 30 and then again from August 15 through October 31. International destinations, Florida destinations, and Las Vegas have additional booking restrictions.

American Airlines said Friday it would reduce some of its international routes during the second half of the year and early into 2025 because of ongoing Boeing 787 Dreamliner delays.