See inside American Airlines' massive flight operations center, where it dispatches 6,000 flights every day

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A woman sitting in the bridge of the AA IOC.
American Airlines manages its planes and crewmembers from its storm-withstanding operations center in Dallas/Fort Worth, which supports some 500,000 customers per day.

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I flew American in economy from Dallas to New York. The plane had a tablet-holder instead of seatback screens and I prefer it that way.

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The tablet holder on the seatback.
The tablet holder on the seatback.

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Rival airlines Emirates and Etihad are both flying their luxe Airbus A380s to the US. See how the superjumbos compare.

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Emirates A380 stitched with a photo of an Etihad A380.
Etihad and Emirates offer two of the most luxurious flying options between New York and the UAE.

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Etihad's mammoth Airbus A380 has returned to the US after nearly retiring. Take a look at its exclusive $24,000 'The Residence' first-class suite.

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Etihad Airbus A380
Etihad's A380 and its luxurious "The Residence" first class suite are returning to New York.

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Many airlines have 'stopover' programs that let travelers tour a city between connecting flights, and some will even pay for a hotel — here's how to book them

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Two backpackers pointing at a sign in Madrid airport.
Travelers in Madrid Airport.

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Lufthansa just got its first Airbus A350 fit with its upgraded Allegris cabin — which will soon include first class with a double bed. See inside.

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Lufthansa new Allegris first-class suites: Interior photo showing the seating and a large TV screen
Lufthansa's new "Allegris" first-class cabin sports a double bed, shown in a rendering.

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I'm married to an airline pilot. He's away from home for days at a time, but it works for our lifestyle.

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My husband and I on our honeymoon in Hawaii.
My pilot husband and I took our honeymoon in Hawaii last year.

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Demand for air travel is soaring, but it seems to be a less popular choice for Americans

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An Alaska Airlines plane flies past the Capitol in Washington, DC.

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An engine cover rips off a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737, forcing an emergency landing

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Southwest Airlines plane on the runway at Love Field in Dallas, TX
A Southwest Airlines jet on the runway at Dallas Love Field.

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From mishaps to tragedies, the flight industry has already had a rough 2024

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Here are eight flight incidents passengers faced in early 2024, from the tragic crash in Japan to plane engines catching on fire.

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