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America's airports really are terrible — and the latest Skytrax rankings are proof
No US airport made the top 20 in this year's Skytrax rankings, with Seattle-Tacoma only managing 24…
Pete Syme
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One of the world's top airlines is ending its cabin services early to safeguard against rising turbulence
Korean Air said it would finish cabin service 20 minutes earlier so it ends before the descent, due…
Pete Syme
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A US pilot school has banned solo flights for trainees at one of the world's top airlines after a spate of incidents
Cathay Pacific has been trying to increase pilot numbers, but some of its cadets at school in Phoen…
Pete Syme
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Turbulence killed a passenger on a flight from London to Singapore, but severe injuries due to turbulence are incredibly rare
Geoff Kitchen, 73, died on a Singapore Airlines flight hit by turbulence. Less than 12 people a yea…
Pete Syme
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A passenger died, and 30 more were injured, after severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore
Flight SQ321 from London to Singapore had to divert to Thailand after encountering severe turbulenc…
Pete Syme
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Another of the world's best airlines is giving its staff a huge bonus after a 2nd year of record profits
Singapore Airlines posted record profits for the second year running. Bloomberg reports it will giv…
Pete Syme
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Emirates, the powerhouse Middle Eastern airline, is giving staff a bonus of 20 weeks' pay after a blockbuster year
The Dubai-based airline posted record profits of $4.7 billion, and is set to reward staff in this m…
Pete Syme
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As the US braces for another summer of travel chaos, this Japanese airport hasn't lost a single bag in its 30-year history
Kansai International Airport opened in 1994 and says it's never lost a bag. It cited "daily efforts…
Pete Syme
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Singapore Airlines was ordered to pay a couple compensation for 'mental agony' after they complained their business-class seats didn't automatically recline
A couple received compensation after their business-class seats malfunctioned. Singapore Airlines s…
Pete Syme
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These are the world's 10 best airports for 2024, according to passengers. None are in the US.
Only airports in Europe and Asia made Skytrax's list of the top 10 best airports in the world, with…
Taylor Rains
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One of the world's only 5-star airlines seems to be considering asking business-class passengers to bring their own cutlery
Cathay Pacific, the Hong Kong flag carrier, surveyed business-class passengers about potential sust…
Pete Syme
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2 New York airports now have the only 5-star terminals in North America — just 5 years after JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark were ranked the worst in the US
LaGuardia, Newark, and JFK Airports were ranked the worst in the country back in 2018. A $30 billio…
Pete Syme
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British Airways is spending $9 billion to help make it the world's favorite airline once again after years of slumping popularity
British Airways announced new first-class seats on its A380 jets, and showcased its new seats for s…
Pete Syme,Taylor Rains
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The Swiftie's weekend guide to Singapore
Special activities for fans in Singapore include a Taylor Swift-themed light show and a pool party.
Marielle Descalsota
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The top 20 best airports in the world according to passengers
Aviation rating firm SkyTrax uses global customer satisfaction surveys for 550 airports worldwide t…
Taylor Rains
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Dubai is the economic jewel of the Middle East — now its Gulf neighbors are coming for a piece of the pie
The UAE has invested heavily in tourism and aviation, positioning Dubai as a travel hot spot.
Pete Syme,Beatrice Nolan
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An airline passenger has been charged with theft after $23,000 in cash was stolen out of people's luggage during a flight to Singapore
52-year-old Zhang Xiuqiang is accused of taking cash from three passengers on board a Scoot flight …
Sawdah Bhaimiya
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The top 20 airlines in the world, according to experts
Skytrax revealed the World's Top 100 Airlines for 2021 and Qatar Airways maintained its top ranking…
Taylor Rains
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These are the world's top 10 busiest airports of 2023
Not only does Atlanta host Delta's sprawling network, but its Southeast location puts it within a t…
Taylor Rains
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The top 20 airports in the world for 2021 according to expert reviewers
Australia's Melbourne Airport fell five spots from 2020, ranking 22 this year and knocking it and t…