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Aviation industry faces major volatility as Middle East conflicts surge
Rising security threats at airports and restricted airspace are forcing airlines to reroute and drive up operational costs.
FAA issues travel warning for Saudi Arabia flights after airport attacks
The agency is flagging major safety risks for U.S. carriers following a deadly missile strike in Riyadh that has grounded regional air traffic.
United Airlines flight to Rome leaves passengers stranded for 25 hours
A comedy of errors featuring a cockpit malfunction and a 12-hour tarmac wait turned a dream trip into a complete travel disaster.
British Airways is betting big on ultra-luxe business class seats
The airline is ditching rows of coach for a record-breaking 106-seat business class cabin, chasing high-dollar travelers to juice their bottom line.
Airline tickets: Why your holiday travel is getting even more expensive
Soaring jet fuel costs and limited flight capacity mean airlines are hiking prices, but record revenues aren't translating to bigger profits.
Airlines: Government plans to ban fees for sitting with your kids
The proposed Civil Aviation Bill could save families over £100 per trip by ending junk fees for family seating and simple booking typos.
Alaska Airlines is betting big on luxury cabins to boost profits
The airline is adding premium seats and a new debit card to capture more travel spend.
Airlines: How to bypass change fees amid nor'easter flight chaos
The massive Northeast storm is wrecking travel schedules, but major carriers are dropping change fees to help you get out of the mess.
Boeing 737 Max: FAA probes software glitch in flight guidance system
A software bug could cause autopilot systems to act up during tricky landings, but Boeing says pilots know how to keep it under control.
Airlines Waive Flight-Change Fees as Nor'easter Approaches
Major carriers are letting you rebook without the usual penalties as heavy winds and flooding threaten weekend travel in the Northeast.