Airlines tips

The recently opened Red Sea International airport (RSI) in Saudi Arabia will welcome its first international flight on April 18 from Dubai.

The world of credit card benefits is always changing and evolving. This month, there are more changes to know about, but they are not all disappointing. Some new cards offer impressive points-earning bonuses, and others have added cash back or statement credits to the roster. Others have reduced or replaced popular card perks. Here’s what you need to know when reaching for the right card on the right purchase this month.

A travel day can mean lots of sitting around either waiting for a flight or on board, but it can also mean getting your steps in while having to trek across long airport corridors. And that’s especially true at some larger airport hubs.

American Airlines has streamlined its policy for passengers traveling with pets.

Spirit Airlines is expecting to receive anywhere from $150 million to $200 million in compensation for grounding some of its planes due to issues with Pratt & Whitney engines. 

American Airlines is the latest carrier to ensure inflight Wi-Fi is available from takeoff to touchdown.

Since the beginning of the year, most of the major U.S. airlines have raised their baggage fees. It now costs an average of $35 to check your bag on a domestic flight.

Before Disneyland visitors can take a spin on a teacup or race in Radiator Springs, many will need to take another ride first: on a plane.

In October, Emma Giantisco and Dylan Marton breathed a sigh of relief.

Etihad Airways chief operating officer Mohammed Al Bulooki has stepped down from his role, confirms an internal document seen by Skift. The internal memo was signed by Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves and shared with staff Thursday evening.

Southwest Airlines has acquired a startup that makes renewable ethanol, which can be used to make jet fuel. 

Flydubai has announced twice-weekly flights from Dubai to The Red Sea – the luxury archipelago project Saudi Arabia is building along the coast. The route is due to start on April 18 and marks the first international flight to The Red Sea project.

Now that spring is finally here, let’s talk about summer—which is a fairly short season in Maine. For those dreaming of a getaway to Vacationland, now is the time to book. Here are five boutique hotels in coastal Maine to check out—and into—this summer.

The airline industry, a sector known for its complexity and high operational demands, is increasingly turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency, safety, and customer experience. AI's capability to process vast amounts of data rapidly and accurately is proving invaluable in addressing the unique challenges of air travel.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) it’s making it easier to jet off on an international getaway by adding eight new airlines to its TSA PreCheck program. 

In 1994, Airbus built a mammoth aircraft called the Beluga "Super Transporter" to support the assembly of its line of commercial airplanes.

A mid-air scare on Alaska Airlines. A rapid descent of another jumbo jet that sent some passengers hurtling into cabin ceilings and seat backs. A cascade of incidents on United Airlines airplanes that caught regulators’ attention. And all of this happened within the first few months of 2024.

Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is bringing back commercial service to a central Florida airport for the first time in more than 10 years.

A passenger flew back to Raleigh-Durham International Airport to help search for her dog that escaped after Alaska Airlines failed to put him on a flight to Seattle with her.

Las Vegas has secured a new low-cost, long-haul transatlantic link. The service, which will connect the Nevada city with London, is due to start on September 12.

A Central Florida airport within a short drive of Orlando and Tampa is getting commercial air service for the first time in more than a decade.