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Airlines
A brief history of airline bankruptcies
by
Henry Epp
Nov 21, 2024
Spirit Airlines is in good company. While some airlines have recovered, others have shuttered or merged with other carriers.
The connection between flight delays and cabin crews' pay
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Sep 16, 2024
Delayed flights aren't just a hassle for flyers but also for flight attendants, explains Whizy Kim of Vox.
Why do airlines still use dot matrix printers?
by
Janet Nguyen
Apr 12, 2024
“I'm so tired of those damn things,” one airline crew member told us.
How does an airline expert feel about traveling on Boeing planes?
by
Janet Nguyen
Mar 29, 2024
Another CEO at Boeing is out after its planes have faced a series of safety-related issues. Experts say flying is still safe, but the company culture needs an overhaul.
How safety concerns over Boeing planes affect the air travel industry
Mar 11, 2024
Many travelers still prioritize the cost of travel over which airplane they will fly in.
How flight attendants are feeling after the Alaska Airlines accident
Jan 11, 2024
"The staffing for flight attendants, especially domestically, is at FAA minimums," said Sara Nelson, international president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. "Our jobs are harder than they've ever been."
Airfares are down 13% over the past year, but they may be headed back up soon
Nov 14, 2023
Fuel costs are down but may rise again soon.
For public good, not for profit.
Passengers opting for more airline frills push carrier profits up
Oct 12, 2023
After pandemic lockdowns, many passengers want to feel a little spoiled — and are paying good money for that.
Why do airlines set weird departure and arrival times?
by
Janet Nguyen
Aug 25, 2023
Forget “the logic of the clock.” The airline is thinking about the airplane, not the customer, one expert told us.
Americans don't just want to travel: they want to go abroad
Aug 7, 2023
Trips from the U.S. to Europe especially are surging this summer.
And that has consequences for domestic airlines—and airfares.