Air Travel News

News about air travel, airlines, and flying—and what it means for you, the traveler.

A Star Alliance plane flying through the air
Air Travel News
How the War in the Middle East Is Affecting Flights to Europe, Asia . . . and Almost Everywhere
March 25, 2026 06:24 PM
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Bailey Berg
Why Mobile Passport Is the Best-Kept Secret Among International Travelers
Trending News
The Little-Known (and Free) App That Can Get You Through Passport Control Faster
March 25, 2026 02:21 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
A smattering of people walking through the terminal at LaGuardia Airport
Air Travel News
New York’s LaGuardia Airport Briefly Shut Down Following Air Canada Crash—Here’s the Latest
March 23, 2026 06:42 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Long TSA security lines on Sunday, Mar 22, 2026, in Terminal 5 at JFK airport
Air Travel News
ICE Agents Head to U.S. Airports Amid TSA Staffing Issues—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
March 23, 2026 05:57 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Singapore Changi is a treasure trove of unique airport attractions, including this massive indoor garden.
Air Travel News
The World’s Best Airport Has a Semi-Olympic Pool, Giant Trampoline, and More Than 60 Places to Eat
March 18, 2026 03:00 PM
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Lottie Gross
hand holding a phone in front of an airplane window taking a video of the wing
Air Travel News
Why Airlines Tell You Not to Retrieve Your Phone if It Falls Between Seats
March 17, 2026 12:55 PM
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Bailey Berg
A bed up against a window with an American Airline airplane within view through the window at 'Wait ‘n’ Rest' in Miami Airport
Air Travel News
Miami Just Became the First U.S. Airport to Open These Design-Forward, Hourly Nap Rooms
March 16, 2026 05:22 PM
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Chris Dong
An airplane flying among large white clouds with a collage of colorful price stickers adorning the image
Air Travel News
How the Middle East War Is Affecting Airfares
March 13, 2026 06:21 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Busy TSA security screening area at Denver airport
Air Travel News
How Long Are TSA Wait Times at Your Airport? Here’s How to Find Out
March 11, 2026 02:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
If you have a portable charger with you on your flight, make sure you know your airline's policies about it.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The New Rules for Flying With Power Banks and Portable Chargers
March 11, 2026 02:40 PM
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Bailey Berg
Traveler wearing headphones on an airplane
Air Travel News
United’s New Rule: If You Don’t Wear Headphones, You Could Be Banned
March 10, 2026 05:24 PM
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Chris Dong
If you’re still on the fence about applying for TSA PreCheck, here is everything you need to know.
Air Travel News
Is TSA PreCheck Still Worth It? Frequent Fliers Weigh In
March 10, 2026 01:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
AFAR Media: Sidecar Seating
Trending News
American Express Launches a New Centurion Lounge Concept
March 5, 2026 02:44 PM
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Bailey Berg
Two Emirates airplanes parked at the gates at Dubai International Airport
Trending News
Crisis in the Middle East: A Growing Conflict and Mass Flight Cancellations Wreak Havoc on Global Travel
March 2, 2026 06:07 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Black and white image of a beverage cart on an airplane featuring a coffee pot and a few other drinks
Trending News
You May Want to Think Twice About Drinking Coffee on a Plane
February 25, 2026 09:56 AM
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Michelle Baran
A Global Entry card emerges from a colorful wallet
Air Travel News
Are Global Entry and TSA PreCheck Operating as Normal? Here’s the Latest
February 23, 2026 04:02 PM
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Michelle Baran
Sun rising up behind a United airplane parked at an airport with stairs leading up to the door and mountains in the background
Air Travel News
United Just Drastically Changed How Miles Are Earned
February 20, 2026 02:11 PM
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Chris Dong
Traveler at the airport. Silhouette of a woman waiting for a plane
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The U.S. Airports and Routes Most Likely to Face Delays, According to New Data
February 19, 2026 05:53 PM
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Blane Bachelor
A bar area at the Capital One Landing lounge in LaGuardia Airport with rose-tinted stools surrounding the bar, seats and plants in the space around, and a large dramatic ceiling feature that hangs down above the bar
Air Travel News
This Is NYC’s Most Exciting New Airport Lounge—and It Includes Killer Tapas From Chef José Andrés
February 17, 2026 05:42 PM
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Chris Dong
The new American Express Centurion Lounge at Atlanta Airport
Air Travel News
A Guide to Every AmEx Centurion Airport Lounge in the United States
February 17, 2026 05:41 PM
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Paul Rubio
Visovac Monastery sits on a small island surrounded by turquoise blue water and forested hills in the background
Air Travel News
The Exciting New International Flight Routes for 2026 Worth Planning a Trip Around
February 13, 2026 01:38 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Beef wellington on a plate with hollandaise sauce
Air Travel News
To Celebrate 100 Years, a Major U.S. Airline Will Serve These 1920s Culinary Classics
February 11, 2026 02:43 PM
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Chris Dong
Amex Centurion Lounge Seattle
Loyalty + Rewards
Amex Is the Latest to Change the Entry Rules for Its Centurion Airport Lounges—Here’s What to Know
February 9, 2026 06:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
View of an Air New Zealand airplane wing above hills dotted with wind turbines and a body of water as viewed through an airplane window
Air Travel News
These Are the World’s 25 Safest Airlines—and Only 3 U.S. Carriers Made the Cut
February 6, 2026 01:16 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Portland, OR, USA - Feb 23, 2020: Passengers waiting to board a Southwest Airlines flight at the boarding gate in the terminal building in Portland International Airport.
Air Travel News
What Southwest’s Move to Assigned Seating Says About the Realities of Air Travel Today
February 3, 2026 01:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
View of the seating area at the Capital One lounge at JFK airports with two parallel blue long banquet seats flanked by oval tables and red chairs
Air Travel News
Capital One Just Changed Its Lounge Access Rules
February 2, 2026 05:38 PM
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Bailey Berg
Airport terminal under snowfall in winter.
Air Travel News
After Thousands of Canceled Flights, Here’s What Stranded Travelers Learned From Winter Storm Fern
January 30, 2026 01:04 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
An illuminated black sign at the airport with most yellow letters reads "Real ID Are You Ready?"
Air Travel News
Still Don’t Have a Real ID? You’ll Need to Pay a Fee to Get Through the Airport Starting in February
January 28, 2026 01:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
Left: Airplane landing with a golden light of sunset; right: View of Madrid during the sunset
Air Travel News
Want to Fly Business Class to Europe for Less? Try This Airline You’ve Never Heard of
January 26, 2026 09:08 PM
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Barbara Peterson
A gate area at London Heathrow airport
Air Travel News
Getting Through Security at London’s Heathrow Airport Just Got Much Easier
January 26, 2026 06:30 PM
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Blane Bachelor
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