Air Travel News

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

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
An airport and airplanes covered in snow
Air Travel News
Here’s What to Do as Soon as Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed
January 23, 2026 03:15 PM
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Michelle Baran
A person walking in a snow-filled West Village in New York City
Trending News
What Travelers Need to Know About the Polar Vortex—and What to Do When Severe Weather Disrupts Your Trip
January 21, 2026 05:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
The champagne parlor at the Chase Sapphire lounge at Harry Reid Airport with a gold champage cart and gold shelves with a few armchairs around
Air Travel News
Is the Las Vegas Airport Getting a Glow-Up? New Chase, Capital One, and Amex Lounges Signal a Fancier Era
January 20, 2026 06:52 PM
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Bailey Berg
TSA Security
Air Travel News
As TSA Expands Touchless ID to More U.S. Airports, the Pros and Cons of Using Your Face to Go Through Security
January 19, 2026 11:00 AM
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Iona Brannon
Overhead view of a tray of Texas barbecue, including brisket, chicken and sausage and sides of mac and cheese and greens
Air Travel News
Is Barbecue What First-Class Travelers Want? This Major U.S. Airline Thinks So
January 15, 2026 05:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial view of the beach in Santa Monica with numerous beach goers both in the water and on the sand and office buildings and hotels in the background
Air Travel News
Forget LAX—This Regional Los Angeles Airport Is Getting Its First Regular Flights
January 14, 2026 06:04 PM
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Chris Dong
Mask mandates may have faded, but some travelers still opt to wear face coverings while navigating busy airports.
Air Travel News
Why Aren’t We Wearing Masks Anymore When We Travel?
January 8, 2026 04:24 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
Colorful buildings dotted by palm trees and homes along a stretch of coast in the Perla neighborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico
Trending News
Travelers in the Caribbean Experience Major Flight Disruptions Following Airspace Closure
January 5, 2026 05:40 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
An Alaska Airlines aircraft during an ice storm in Seattle in December 2022.
Air Travel News
What Do They Actually Spray on Planes to De-Ice Them?
December 26, 2025 10:14 AM
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Bailey Berg
Overhead view of a person sleeping in Cathay Pacific's new Aria Suite complete with a white pillow and white comforter
Air Travel News
Cathay Pacific Is Finally Launching Its Gorgeous Aria Suite Business-Class Seats—and We Got an Early Preview
December 23, 2025 11:49 AM
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Chris Dong
The tail of an American Airlines aircraft in the foreground and one taxing in the background with a control tower and terminal behind it at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Air Travel News
American Airlines Has Started Holding Some Tight Flight Connections for Customers—Here’s How It Works
December 19, 2025 05:45 PM
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Sophie Friedman
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