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Some big names in the airline industry are skeptical that struggling Spirit Airlines will be able to keep flying even as it restructures in bankruptcy. “I think the current business plan is not going to work and, if they pursue it, Chapter 11 will be a brief pit stop on the way to Chapter 7,” Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, said at an event at Washington’s Dulles International Airport on Thursday. (Chapter 7 is the section of the U.S. bankruptcy code where a company shuts down and liquidates its assets.) A longtime critic of Spirit’s business model that wooed travelers with low, à-la-carte fares, Kirby echoed the skepticism expressed in some corners of the airline industry.

There's Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday—and now, Travel Tuesday: an entire day devoted to the best travel bargains on the market. But how did we get here, and what is Travel Tuesday, exactly?

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United Airlines has introduced a new way to pay for snacks and drinks on its aircraft.

Airport workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) went on strike Monday to protest “poverty wages” just as the busy Thanksgiving holiday week kicked off.

There's Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday—and now, Travel Tuesday: an entire day devoted to the best travel bargains on the market. But how did we get here, and what is Travel Tuesday, exactly?

Good news for Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholders: Your credit card will soon grant you access to several new, upscale airport lounges.

From Athens to New York City, wildfires around the world have brought orange skies and smog to major urban hubs this year. But the cities with the cleanest air have managed to decrease air pollution by regulating emissions, investing in public transportation, and transitioning to clean energy—making them more enjoyable, and sustainable, destinations for travelers.

It’s not quite a lounge nor a traditional restaurant—but the newest airport concept just might be the best meal you’ll have at an airport. 

Americans are set to experience a record-breaking Thanksgiving travel period this year, but some wet and snowy weather in the forecast may put a damper on those plans.

Icelandic carrier Icelandair will launch new flights from its hub in Reykjavik to Istanbul next year, making it easier — and cheaper — to connect to the Turkish city from the United States.

With the announcement that airlines are now required to refund travelers in full if a flight is delayed or canceled, we can relax a little about fighting for compensation, but why not try to avoid the hassle completely? Sitting waiting in a lounge or on the tarmac is mind-numbingly dull, not to mention frustrating, and at some airports, this is happening a little too often for anyone’s liking — here’s looking at you, LaGuardia. A recent study by Upgraded Points highlights which US airports have the most significant wait times, from extended flight delays to lengthy taxi-out times. And although it’s not always easy to avoid airports with a bad reputation, at least we know to grab another book on the way out the door.