A pilot on a Transatlantic flight died in midair, prompting an emergency landing in New York

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Turkish Airlines' 400th aircraft, an Airbus A350-941, is taking off from Barcelona Airport in Barcelona, Spain, on November 23, 2023.
A Turkish Airlines Airbus A350.

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Over 1,800 flights canceled and 10 airports closed as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida

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David Sampson and Danny Welker board up a house before the arrival of Hurricane Milton, St. Pete Beach, Florida, U.S., October 7, 2024.
Florida is bracing for Hurricane Milton ahead of its expected landfall on Wednesday night.

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I booked a Frontier flight to save money, but it backfired. I spent hundreds to switch airlines during my layover.

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I had a disastrous layover at Denver International Airport.

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Airbus' game-changing A321XLR will enter service soon. These airlines have already announced routes with the new plane, including 3 to the US.

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A321XLR on an airfield.
Airlines have announced A321XLR routes to Boston, Washington Dulles, and Nashville.

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A Frontier Airlines jet caught fire after the pilots smelled smoke in the cockpit, and regulators are investigating

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A Frontier Airlines Airbus A320-251N jet taxis at the single runway San Diego International Airport after arriving from Phoenix on January 13, 2024 in San Diego, California.
The Frontier Airlines jet (not pictured) landed safely in Las Vegas with no one injured.

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I flew a Boeing 737 Max simulator and it gave me a new respect for just how hard being a pilot really is

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The author in Skyborne's Boeing 737 Max simulator.

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Problems keep piling up for budget airlines like Spirit Airlines — so get set to pay more

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A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 departs at Los Angeles International Airport en route to Pittsburgh on September 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Spirit Airlines posted a net loss of $192 million in the second quarter.

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Spirit Airlines stock plunges after report it is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Spirit Airlines is reportedly weighing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

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The FAA cleared United Airlines after a major review into a slew of incidents, including a plane losing a tire as it took off

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A United Airlines Boeing 777 lost a tire during takeoff in March.

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Wizz says passengers will 'suffer' through 7-hour flights on its new Airbus A321XLR for cheap tickets. See the no-frills cabin.

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Wizz Air Airbus A321neo — Dubai Airshow Trip 2021
Wizz Air will offer no free inflight perks on its long-haul A321XLRs.

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