Boeing's 777X was supposed to lead its comeback, but it has been delayed — again. This is why that's such a big deal.

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A Qatar 777X is being built on the assembly line at Boeing's factory in Washington.
Boeing has delayed its expected 777X launch date yet again. This time, CEO Kelly Ortberg said certification issues are to blame.

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Spirit axed flying to these 15 cities as it navigates a 2nd bankruptcy in less than a year

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Empty spirit airlines counter at Oakland airport.
Over a dozen cities are losing Spirit Airlines service as it struggles through a financial crisis.

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An Airbus A380 from Australia to South Africa took passengers on a 9-hour flight to nowhere after a satellite issue

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Qantas Airbus A380 aircraft as seen flying and landing at London Heathrow Airport LHR.
A Qantas Airbus A380.

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How the US government shutdown could impact your next flight

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Passenger in a grey hoodie waits at a TSA line.
Passengers can expect longer security lines as TSA agents work without pay and may potentially stay home during a shutdown.

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A United flight from Paris to DC had to U-turn to avoid flying across the Atlantic without enough working bathrooms

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A United Airlines Boeing 767 is at London Heathrow Airport in London, United Kingdom, on June 10, 2023.
A United Airlines Boeing 767.

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Delta passengers were delayed by 2 days after their flight diverted when an on-board oven caught fire

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Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 wide body passenger airplane spotted taking off from Polderbaan runway departing from Amsterdam Schiphol AMS Airport
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330.

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I flew sitting in a windowless window seat, and was surprised to find it might be the best spot on the plane for a power nap

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A collage of the author sat on a plane next to a windowless wall, and a Ryanair Boeing 737 at Dublin Airport during sunset on 23 September 2025
The author sleeping, and the Ryanair Boeing 737 he flew on.

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Breeze Airways becomes the first new US flag carrier in a decade — just as rival Spirit fights its 2nd bankruptcy

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A Breeze Airways Airbus A220 taxis at Los Angeles International Airport after arriving from Jacksonville on September 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
A Breeze Airways Airbus A220.

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American Airlines sued by 16 passengers over Denver engine fire

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An American Airlines Boeing 737 airplane arrives at Los Angeles International Airport from Phoenix on March 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
An engine caught fire on American Airlines Flight 1006 after it had taxied to the gate in March.

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Spirit Airlines tells pilots it wants to cut their pay and shave $100 million from their union deal

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A Spirit Airlines plane.
A Spirit Airlines plane.

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