The folding wingtips on Boeing's massive new 777X are a first in commercial aviation. Here's why the plane needs them.

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Boeing 777X on display at the Wings Airshow in India.
The Boeing 777X has revolutionary folding wingtips that are a first in commercial aviation.

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A Delta Air Lines flight had to turn around when 24 people needed medical attention after eating spoiled food

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Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 aircraft as seen during take off and flying phase, passing in front of the air traffic control tower while the plane is departing from Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport AMS towards Atlanta ATL in the United States of America as flight DL75 in the blue sky
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330.

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One of the world's top airlines is ending its cabin services early to safeguard against rising turbulence

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An Airbus A380 operated by Korean Air taxis on the tarmac at Vaclav Havel airport on March 14, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic.
A Korean Air Airbus A380.

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Video appears to show a passenger on a plane hit by severe turbulence laying in an overhead bin, with a fellow traveler saying he 'got stuck in the roof'

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A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, operated by Air Europa, is taking off from Barcelona Airport in Barcelona, Spain, on February 23, 2024.
An Air Europa Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

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2 travelers in wheelchairs watched as their plane departed without them after an error saw them left waiting on the tarmac

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An EasyJet low-cost airline Airbus A320neo new advanced airplane as seen landing at Amsterdam AMS EHAM Schiphol International Airport in the Netherlands on April 13, 2020
An easyJet plane.

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Airlines got too confident, and now they are paying the price despite record-breaking travel

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American Airlines and Southwest Airlines planed lines at gates at an airport.
Southwest and American have recently announced profit outlook adjustments despite travel booming.

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Travelers say Qatar Airways has the best business class, thanks to its QSuite with sliding doors and double beds: See inside

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A close-up of a Qatar A350-1000 aircraft at an airport.
Skytrax has named Qatar Airways' QSuite as the world's best business class for over a decade.

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A Southwest flight appeared to take off from a closed runway that had a vehicle on it without being cleared by air traffic control

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Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-76N prepares for takeoff at Los Angeles International Airport on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737.

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I visited the first-ever Delta One Lounge, complete with a mini spa, terrace, and full restaurant. It's as bougie as I expected.

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The author standing in front of the bakery at the Delta One Lounge in a blue blazer and holding a glass.
The Delta One Lounge was extremely bougie, but I expect nothing less from the airline hard focused on being the US' most premium option.

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These are the best airlines in the world, according to a survey of travelers — see the full list

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A Qatar flight in the air with clouds above it
A Qatar Airlines flight prepares to land in London.

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