I upgraded to United's Premium Plus on a long flight. Most perks were useless to me, but I'd happily do it again.

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I enjoyed flying in United's Premium Plus for a long-haul flight across time zones, even though I couldn't use a lot of the upgrade's perks.

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A Delta flight from Paris to Minneapolis U-turned after less than 20 minutes in the air

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An Airbus A330-323 from Delta Air Lines takes off from Barcelona airport in Barcelona on March 18, 2025.
A Delta Airbus A330-323 bound for Minneapolis was forced to loop back to Paris minutes after takeoff due to a flap-related mechanical alert.

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Trump Kills Plan to Compensate Travelers With Cash for Delayed Flights

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I'm prepping my family for holiday flight cancellations even though the government shutdown has ended — here's how

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Education consultant Leticia Barr is utilizing her proximity to three airports to create a backup travel plan.

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American Airlines COO calls flight cancellations 'simply unacceptable' in memo to employees: 'Everyone deserves better'

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New York's Laguardia Airport amid the U.S. government shutdown
American Airlines COO David Seymour addresses the ongoing government shutdown in a letter to employees on Monday morning.

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How airplane disasters actually work, according to a former Qantas pilot

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Captain Richard de Crespigny is the Qantas pilot who safely landed Qantas Flight 32 on November 4, 2010, after one of its engines exploded shortly after takeoff, tearing through vital systems and leaving hundreds of lives in his hands.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns a 'substantial' number of Americans won't be able to travel for Thanksgiving

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Secretary Duffy warns that not everyone will make their flights for Thanksgiving.

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Flight cancellation updates: FAA's government shutdown traffic reduction continues

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People wait in line at a security checkpoint at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport on November 06, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

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The government shutdown is affecting thousands of travelers across the US as airports struggle to cope with air traffic controller shortages.

Going through travel hell? Tell us about your flightmares.

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Hundreds of flights have been canceled across the US as the government shutdown drags on.

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Flight cancellation updates: FAA cuts have hit airports across the US as the shutdown persists

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Travelers in line for security at George Bush International Airport in Houston
TSA wait times have jumped in recent weeks amid the government shutdown

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The government shutdown is now disrupting travel plans for thousands.

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