Airlines and Airports
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The Real Reason Spirit Airlines Failed
According to a new analysis by Forbes, the collapse of Spirit Airlines is more than just bad timing or rising fuel costs. The airline’s disappearance from U.S. skies has become an ominous warning sign for the entire ultra-low-cost airline industry, and possibly proof that the old budget airline formula just doesn’t work the way it…
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The Biggest Summer Travel Trends of 2026 Reveal Where Americans are Headed
As summer vacations ramp up, American travelers are staying closer to home. According to new data released by Expedia, domestic travel in 2026 has been booming. However, travelers are trading longer-haul vacations for shorter, easier, more flexible, and more affordable getaways. Expedia’s new “Unpack ’26 Summer: The Trends in Travel” report found online conversations around…
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Air France Flight Headed to Detroit Diverted After Passenger From Ebola-Affected Region Boards Flight
A flight headed to Detroit ended up making an unexpected stop in Canada on Wednesday after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo reportedly boarded a plane by mistake during the ongoing Ebola-related travel restrictions. The Air France flight, leaving from Paris, was originally scheduled to land at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. However, it was…
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Atlanta Airport Prepares for Nearly 2.7 Million Passengers Through Memorial Day Weekend
This Memorial Day weekend, Atlanta, Georgia is going to be packed with travelers. Airport officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expect about 2.7 million travelers to pass through the airport during Memorial Day weekend. This projected figure is nearly 100,000 more than the number of passengers who flew through this airport for Memorial Day weekend…
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Airport Security Screenings Are Changing: What TSA Gold+ Means for You
The Transportation Security Administration has introduced a new expansion to the Screening Partnership Program: TSA Gold+. After a year plagued with US government shutdowns causing delayed airport security lines, the Transportation Security Administration is launching this new private-public partnership program as a way to combat the troubles public TSA screenings face when the government is…
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Experts Predict Travel in 20 Years Could Mean Supersonic Flights, AI Agents, and Space Hotels
As artificial intelligence, supersonic aircraft, and even space tourism continue to evolve, travel experts say the way people vacation and move around the world could look dramatically different by 2046. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, everything from airport security to road travel may become faster, smarter, and almost entirely automated.…
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Southwest Airlines Emergency Landing After Windshield Cracks Midair
A Southwest Airlines Flight 2665 experienced a cracked windshield shortly after takeoff. The Southwest flight was headed to the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport when a crew member noticed the damaged windshield. The airplane took off from the Albuquerque International Sunport around 2 p.m. local time on May 11, 2026. The broken windshield prompted the…
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US Will Open Nation’s First Remote Airport Terminal in June
Travelers wishing to avoid long security lines at Boston’s Logan International Airport in Massachusetts have a new option for TSA screening. On June 1st, Massport is set to officially open the Logan Airport Remote Terminal. This terminal, located at 19 Flutie Pass on Route 9 in Framingham, Massachusetts, will be a first-in-the-nation facility that moves…
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US Airline Passengers Fear Delays and Cancellations Becoming the New Normal
If you’re worried about US flight delays and cancellations interrupting your trips and vacations, then you’re not alone. A recent survey was conducted by Hopper Technology Solutions (HTS) with over 1,000 U.S. travelers planning to fly in the next 12 months. The survey has found that nearly 89% of them are concerned about either delays…
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“Turbulence Tests” Have Become a Romantic Travel Trend
Would you go on vacation with someone you just met? A recent Booking.com survey discovered that nearly 37% of people are willing to go on multi-day vacations with potential partners to test their compatibility, with an additional 32% saying that they are open to the idea. These vacations have been dubbed “turbulence tests” by the…