I slept at the airport before an early flight to avoid waking up at the crack of dawn. The noise and the nerves left me regretting my decision.

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The author takes a selfie in front of an empty check-in area at London Gatwick Airport where a clock shows the time is 2:30 a.m.
The sleep-deprived author at London Gatwick Airport at 2:30 a.m.

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The family of a Qatar Airways passenger who died after choking during his flight is suing the airline

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A Boeing 777-3DZ(ER) from Qatar Airways lands at Barcelona airport in Barcelona, Spain, on September 2, 2024.
Asoka Jayaweera died after he started choking on board a Qatar Airways flight, a lawsuit says.

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If you're flying during the government shutdown, you're 10 times more likely to be delayed by staff shortages than normal

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An airplane takes off near the control tower at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on October 8, 2025.
Reagan National Airport near Washington, DC, saw average delays of 31 minutes due to understaffing.

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The Boeing 737 just lost its crown as the world's most popular plane

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Boeing 737 Max Air Display at Farnborough Airshow, Hampshire. England.
All-time Boeing 737 deliveries have been overtaken by those of the Airbus A320.

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An LA airport was left without air traffic controllers for 6 hours as the government shutdown causes travel chaos

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A dark and unstaffed air traffic control tower is seen at the Hollywood Burbank Airport on October 6, 2025 in Burbank, California.
The unstaffed air traffic control tower at Hollywood Burbank Airport on Monday.

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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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See inside the new futuristic 'windowless' jet that a private aviation CEO is betting $6 billion on

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People standing around a black and gray full-scale mockup of Otto Aerospace's Phantom 3500 private jet.
Otto's leaders include engineers and entrepreneurs who have previously worked at organizations like the FAA, Apple, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Textron.

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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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