The Latest Breaking News from Airlines

Spring break flights are already creeping up in price, but booking today could cost you far more than you realize. Airlines know exactly when anxious travelers start searching, and they quietly raise fares long before demand actually peaks. Many travelers assume buying early is always cheaper, but spring break flights…

Members of the European Parliament have backed a text to enhance passenger rights after more than a decade's wait. With some airlines arguing it could put them out of business, the decision now needs to be endorsed by EU countries.

Air travel appears to be a simple process which involves ticket purchase followed by seat selection before boarding the flight. But behind the scenes, airlines have a host of strategies to get you to spend more than you planned. Flight attendants serve as the first point of contact for these…

Alaska Airlines (NYSE:ALK) and its subsidiary Horizon Air temporarily halted all flights across the U.S. on Thursday evening due to a widespread technology outage affecting operations.

Air travel is supposed to feel like freedom—wings, clouds, adventure. Instead, it often feels like walking into a carnival where the ringmaster charges you for every ride, snack, and seat cushion. Airlines know tickets alone won’t keep them swimming in profit, so they’ve mastered the art of fees that sneak…

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, including an incident in January last year where an Alaska Airlines jetliner lost a door plug panel on its fuselage in midflight

Airlines are masters at turning a cheap-looking flight into a wallet-draining ordeal. The ticket price flashes on the screen, luring travelers in like a neon sign promising savings, but what waits behind the booking button is a series of clever traps.

A woman shares a PSA that airlines are banning a common hair tool—but only if it powers on in a potentially dangerous way.

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) will release earnings results for the second quarter, after the closing bell on Wednesday, July 16.