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These are the best airlines in the world to fly in business class, according to travelers - see the full list
Business-class offerings from Asian and Middle Eastern airlines took the top six spots in the Skytr…
Benjamin Zhang
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I compared a $41 coach bus to a $195 luxury bus. The pricier option was better than flying first-class.
I recently explored two contrasting bus journeys: the luxurious Hamptons Streamliner (a new partner…
Elizabeth Blasi
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Boeing rival Airbus is set to launch its game-changing A321XLR plane this year. Here's where it's expected to fly.
The XLR's extra fuel tank helps it go 5,400 miles (11 hours) nonstop, opening previously impossible…
Taylor Rains
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I was the first Black female pilot in the US Air Force, and captained a commercial jet for 30 years. Some people still questioned if I was qualified to fly.
Captain Theresa Claiborne has just come to the end of a legendary career as a pilot.
Polly Thompson
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An airline startup that hopes to fly Airbus A380s between New York and London is delaying its launch to 2025
Since its launch, Global has touted a luxurious interior for its A380, which is planned to have 471…
Taylor Rains
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The new Air Force One won't fly until 2026 years after the military Boeing 747 was supposed to first take flight
The first flight of the next-generation Boeing 747-8i — set to replace the old 747-200Bs firs…
Taylor Rains,Jake Epstein
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A travel host who flies 100,000 miles a year says airport lounges are overrated
Travel expert Samantha Brown has access to airport lounges around the world. She rarely uses them b…
Joey Hadden
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Airlines sometimes turn their planes around and fly thousands of miles home when they have problems. Here's why.
British Airways often chooses to send flights back to London where its easier to reroute passengers…
Pete Syme
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I've been flying ultra-low-cost airlines for years and have never been charged extra — these are my 4 tips for avoiding fees
The a-la-carte business model used by carriers like Frontier and Spirit can cost travelers hundreds…
Taylor Rains
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Flying taxis are closer than ever to reality. The booming industry needs to overcome infrastructure hurdles.
The US's first electric air taxis are expected to start flying commercially next year, igniting a m…
Taylor Rains
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Flying cars: China is taking a lead in the sector, reveals report
China is pulling ahead in the burgeoning eVTOL industry thanks to help from regulators' quick appro…
Grace Eliza Goodwin
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An Austrian Airlines plane had its windscreen shattered and nose cone torn off after flying through a thunderstorm
The airline said that all 173 passengers and six crew members were unharmed and made a safe landing…
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan
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How to actually enjoy your time at the airport, according to a travel host who flies 100,000 miles a year
Travel expert Samantha Brown loves spending time at the airport. If you follow her tips on arrival …
Joey Hadden
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Flying taxis just got another step closer to reality as $1 billion startup Archer received approval for commercial operations
Archer Aviation has received an order worth $1 billion from United Airlines, and now its eVTOLs are…
Pete Syme
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A British Airways flight to nowhere went across the Atlantic before turning back and flying 2,300 miles home after a technical issue
Fixing issues is usually easier and cheaper for airlines at home airports, as passengers trying to …
Pete Syme
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The best and worst airports to have a layover, according to a travel expert who flies 200,000 miles a year
"I try to avoid them, but a lot of the best places worth going to these days do not have direct fli…
Joey Hadden
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I toured American's pilot training academy, where new hires learn to fly Airbus and Boeing jets. Here's what the 3-week program looks like.
American Airlines requires thousands of flight hours just to get hired, but newly hired pilots must…
Taylor Rains
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Here's how airlines are using AI to make flying less of a nightmare
United Airlines, for example, uses AI to decide which departing flights can be held for connecting …
Lauren Edmonds
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A United plane had to be taken out of service and deep cleaned after dozens of passengers flying home from a cruise started throwing up
Dozens of passengers who were returning from a cruise reported flu-like symptoms, so United deep-cl…
Pete Syme
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I flew on a British Airways Airbus A320 for $195. It's definitely better than flying budget, but I can see why the airline is spending $9 billion on upgrades.
In March, the UK flag carrier announced a $9 billion plan to turn things around. That included over…