Stories Tagged as
Airline travel
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on credit card points, airline miles and transparency
May 10, 2024
We'll hear why the Secretary wants to bring more transparency to airline and credit card rewards programs.
Travel slowing as Labor Day nears
Aug 30, 2021
The late-summer slowdown could delay full recovery for the industry.
Airlines get a lift from cargo business, but they're still struggling
Mar 3, 2021
Demand for air cargo is back to pre-pandemic levels, but passenger loads are nowhere close.
Airlines add routes to beach and ski destinations, cut back on others
Oct 27, 2020
With international and business travel way down, airlines are adding more flights to domestic leisure spots.
Airlines push for more COVID tests, fewer quarantines to get more people traveling
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
Oct 19, 2020
Airlines believe the fear of sitting next to an infected passenger and 14-day mandatory quarantines are keeping more people from flying.
No, you aren't crazy, airline seats are getting smaller
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Emily Henderson
Sep 5, 2017
Justin Bachman, who wrote about "The Incredible Shrinking Airline Seat" for Bloomberg, stopped by to talk to Kai Ryssdal.
7 ways to keep your miles from expiring without flying
Sep 14, 2016
You can extend the life of your points while staying on the ground.
For public good, not for profit.
How to navigate changes to your airline mileage program
Feb 3, 2016
Debunking myths of booking airline travel.
Change is in the air traffic control tower
May 15, 2015
The air traffic control system is still using radar, not GPS.
Airlines use illusion to make coach seem more spacious
by
Sam Harnett
Dec 26, 2014
Airlines are trying to change your perception of cramped seating in coach by creating the impression of more room with larger video screens and new headrests.