Columbus, OH

Southwest has been a lot of people’s #1 airline for years now. This is for a variety of different reasons, but one of the main ones has been because of their open seating policy. This meant that no one was able to choose their seat on the plane before boarding, so it was first come first serve. This was dependent on when you checked in for your flight — the earlier you checked in, the earlier you’d board the plane and therefore have a better chance of getting the seat you’d prefer. However, the airline has recently announced that they’re now doing AWAY with their open seating, which has some fliers frustrated — ESPECIALLY if they’re from one of these two groups.

The Two Groups of People SABOTAGED by the New Southwest Airlines Seating Policy

A Delta Air Lines jet departing Milan Malpensa Airport on Monday had to make an emergency return after smoke started spewing from one of the plane’s two engines for a ‘prolonged period of time’ during takeoff. The 23-year-old Boeing 767-400 departed Milan nearly an hour late as...

Delta Air Jet With 234 People Onboard Makes Emergency Landing in Milan After Smoke Spotted Coming From Engine During Takeoff

Los Angeles, CA

Another wheel from the landing gear of a United Airlines flight fell off on Monday, according to a spokesperson for the company. The flight landed safely at its destination, but this is the second time a Boeing plane has lost a wheel while in flight this year. The Boeing 757-200...

Wheel Falls Off United Airlines Boeing Plane in Mid-Air

Insider

The experiences on each airline were similar enough overall, but I can imagine the small comfort and service differences could sway some travelers.

I flew economy on American, Delta, and United. The flights were strikingly similar but with small quirks that may help you choose which airline to fly.

ST. PAUL, MN – Window or aisle? It’s a classic conundrum. But here’s a twist: have you ever thought about which side of the plane you should sit on? While neither side is safer, seasoned travelers have strong opinions about the left or right. Let’s dive into the reasons why frequent fliers pick their preferred side.

Left vs. Right: Which Side of the Plane is BEST? Frequent Fliers Reveal Their SECRETS!

FinanceBuzz

The team at FinanceBuzz analyzed which airlines have the most Boeing planes in their fleets to help anxious fliers.

5 Best Airlines If You're Afraid of Flying on a Boeing (And Which Ones to Avoid)

As a professional travel writer and all-around wanderluster, it seems like I'm always in a state of packing and unpacking for a flight. I log dozens of flights and many thousands of miles in the air each year for both work and leisure. Off the bat, here's a pro tip...

9 Things You Should Always Carry On A Plane, According To A Frequent Flier

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	Qatar Airways is giving its business-class passengers a big upgrade.How Backgammon--Yes, Backgammon--Became the Chicest Accessory of the Summer




	The airline unveiled on Monday an update to its signature Qsuite, dubbed the Qsuite Next Gen. While many consider the existing business-class seats some of the best in the biz, Qatar Airways is making them even better with extra amenities like larger beds, movable displays, and turn-down service.




	“We are excited to have finally revealed the long-awaited Qsuite Next Gen at the Farnborough International Airshow,” Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, the CEO of the Qatar Airways Group, said in a statement. “Qatar Airways has once again...

Qatar Airways’ New Business-Class Suites Come With Giant Beds and Turn-Down Service

Business Insider

This Boeing Business Jets Max 8 had two large bedrooms and two showers, plus a bar made from Italian marble.

See inside the first private-jet version of the Boeing 737 Max. The extravagant plane is worth over $100 million and has a bar, two bedrooms, and huge showers.

New York Post

No boys allowed.

Women will soon be able to avoid sitting next to male strangers on a plane — in a first-ever initiative launched by a popular South Asian airline. 

India-based IndiGo, the largest low-cost airline in the country, will allow female flyers to see a special seating map during the online check-in process that shows them — in pink — where other members of the fairer sex are seated, The Mirror reported. 



Male passengers will not be made privy to the same information — instead, they’ll continue to see all available seats, as one normally would. 

The femme-friendly initiative is being offered in...

Women passengers can now decline to sit next to a man on this popular airline: ‘Will land someone in court’

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

I flew premium economy on a 14-hour Emirates flight from Melbourne to Dubai for $1,250. It was less than coach and nice for a long flight.

I flew premium economy on my long-haul Emirates flight. It was cheaper than flying coach at a better time and way nicer.

But back in the middle of the 20th century, air travel was a luxurious affair. Passengers got dressed up, seats were padded and roomy, and meals were served on trays, with cocktails in crystal glasses. That glamorous vision of air travel of yesteryear was thanks primarily to Pan American World...

A Famous Bygone Airline Is Returning to the Skies in 2025

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The perfect travel bag doesn’t exist… Or does it?. What if I told you that I recently went on a trip to French Polynesia for 10 days, and brought a single purse. I took it to the pool at the Four Seasons Bora Bora (it fits a book, and can handle a splash or two). I wore it as a crossbody while trying local pineapple and casse-croute in the public market of Papeete, using one of the inner pockets to hold my Tahitian Francs and the other for leftover dollars. I climbed through the jungle surrounding a marae (outdoor temple) on Tahiti’s eastern coast, and shoved both a water bottle and big paper map inside as I pushed aside vines. When I cleaned up for dinner at The Brando, on Marlon Brando’s private island (read: fancy), I perched that same bag on my cashmere-swaddled shoulder just within reach of dangling pearl earrings. For the more than 13 hours of flights, to and from New York, that same little black bag was my personal item, holding a satin eye mask, Airpods, moisturizer, my passport, and even a linen overshirt.

Yes, You Need the Baggu Crescent Bag

Many travelers do their best to book a direct flight to their destination, though sometimes that's just impossible. Whether it's cheaper to have a stopover on your itinerary, someone else booked the flight for you without noting your preferences, or there was simply no choice in the matter, it can add stress to your trip. One of the things that can be an issue when you have a connecting flight is getting the boarding pass for the second leg of your trip. While you usually get this boarding pass when you check in, there are times when you don't, for instance, in the case of some international flights. In this situation, you need to see a gate agent or visit the help desk or customer service.

Here's What To Do If You Never Get A New Boarding Pass For Your Connecting Flight

Time Out

Now's the time to book your next getaway. Norse Atlantic Airways just announced an early bird sale, and the deals are incredible. The affordable long-haul airline is offering deals for trips taking place from September 1, 2024, through March 28, 2025. Premium seats will also be on sale for travel between September 1 and December 31, 2024, excluding peak travel dates.

Norse Airways summer sale offers flights to Europe under $150

The US Sun

FLIGHT attendants reveal their top tips on how to improve your chances of flying first class. Priority boarding, lie-flat seats, and a glass of champagne in hand may be closer than you think, according to flight attendants. Travel and Leisure said: "Upgrading to first class isn't just about luck —...

Flight attendant reveals why you’re more likely to get a free upgrade in the summer

Travel + Leisure

Why Do Airlines Overbook Flights — and What to Do If You Get Bumped

Spirit AIrlines, the ultra-low cost carrier known for charging bargain-hunting passengers for anything and everything, is introducing business class seating.

Spirit Airlines, known for no-frills flying, will offer business-class seats

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These Are the Most Sought-After Seats on a Plane, According to a New Study

Picking a seat on a plane can often feel like a Goldilocks dilemma to me. That aisle seat that's way up front, so I can get...

These Are the Most Sought-After Seats on a Plane, According to a New Study

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