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A United Airlines flight that took off on Friday morning from San Francisco International Airport landed in Oregon in the afternoon missing an external panel, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

Qatar Airways is developing a new first-class product to introduce aboard its aircraft, according to a new CNBC report.

Boeing has told airlines to check the cockpit seats of its 787 Dreamliner plane, the company said on Friday, after a Latam Airlines plane suddenly plunged on a flight to Auckland, New Zealand, on Monday, injuring passengers.

On Monday, a Latam Airlines Boeing 787 carrying 263 passengers and crew suddenly dropped midair during a flight from Syndey to Auckland, New Zealand, injuring at least 50 people.

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Monday's Latam Airlines incident might have been caused by a flight attendant accidentally hitting a switch in the cockpit, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Bilt Rewards is announcing a partnership with Alaska Airlines as the travel and rent rewards program's newest airline transfer partner. It's possible to transfer Bilt Points to Alaska Airlines at a 1:1 ratio. Extra perks will be available later this year. For example, the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® card will be able to earn double Alaska miles on qualifying rent purchases later this year.

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If you've flown United Airlines out of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) since Feb. 7 and are a TSA PreCheck member, you may have opted to participate in an expedited check-in process.

The premium economy product on Singapore Airlines is already an elevated experience compared to what you might find on American carriers.

Travelers flying through the Mile High City are in for a rough Thursday.

There's a newly reopened upscale lounge option for passengers flying out of Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C. It's now available, free of charge, for travelers who carry the Chase Sapphire Reserve® card.

Business travel has lagged leisure throughout the pandemic recovery as corporate road warriors – and their finance chiefs – grew content with video calls and sporadic trips into offices. 

With travelers increasingly seeking wellness when they travel, the journey itself presents an opportunity to start a vacation on the right foot. Airlines are meeting the demand with wellness-minded innovations that elevate the flying experience, even for the economy flyer. Cathay Pacific is one such airline leading the charge with several new offerings that include plant-based dining, shower suites and personalized massage treatments.

An Alaska Airlines cabin crew blocked the cockpit with a beverage cart to stop a passenger from accessing the cockpit, an affidavit states.

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There are plenty of reasons why the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card consistently ranks among our favorite hotel credit cards and is one of the best overall travel credit cards.

Last September, my husband and I left our kids with their grandparents and set off to Ireland. Our $2,132 itinerary took us from Minneapolis to Toronto to Dublin on tickets booked on United Airlines through Expedia but ultimately operated by Air Canada, a United partner. We had boarded our connecting flight in Toronto (and I was already dozing in my seat) when the captain announced an operator had crashed the jet bridge into the starboard engine. We were given hotel vouchers and told we would be rebooked for the next day. Checkout time came and went without a word, so we went to the airport and were told to call Air Canada customer service. An agent booked us a flight for that evening, and we printed out boarding passes at an airport kiosk. But when we tried to board, we were told the boarding passes were invalid. Eventually, we were offered two options for the next day: Fly to Dublin via Newark, or return to Minneapolis. We cut our losses and went home after staying the night in Toronto at a hotel. But United refunded us only $1,087, barely half of what we paid. Air Canada did reimburse us for the second hotel and other expenses, but we believe the airlines owe us not only a full refund, but also 400 Canadian each ($295 apiece) under Canadian law for denied boarding. Both refused. Can you help?

Customers may soon feel the impact of the Boeing 737 Max blowout as airlines face uncertainty about their future fleets.

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Air New Zealand from March 31 to Oct. 25 will pause its Auckland-Chicago service because of ongoing challenges with the availability of serviceable Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. These are the engines used on Air New Zealand's Boeing 787 aircraft.