A new 'basic' Japanese airline is launching flights between San Francisco and Tokyo starting at $325 one-way. See what it will be like onboard the Boeing 787 jets.

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United Airlines to increase flights connecting the US to Australia and New Zealand by nearly 40%

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United Airlines flight at San Francisco airport.
A United Airlines plane taking off from San Francisco International Airport.

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A JetBlue flight to Fort Lauderdale landed in the Bahamas after the Florida airport closed due to extreme flooding

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A car drives through flooding at Fort Lauderdale's airport in Florida.
A car drives through flooding at Fort Lauderdale's airport in Florida.

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3 reasons why we hate the process of boarding planes according to an airline satisfaction expert

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Delta passengers are assigned boarding groups based on the type of ticket they purchased. Medallion members receive priority boarding status.
Delta passengers are assigned boarding groups based on the type of ticket they purchased. Medallion members receive priority boarding status.

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A flight instructor in Alaska bought 3 disused cargo planes and is turning them into Airbnbs — take a look at the project

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Flight school Alaska.
Flight school Alaska

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Pilot shortages and increasing travel demand are causing backups at major airports. The solution may be as simple as using bigger planes.

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Airlines are looking for solutions for congestion and delays.

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A group of passengers flying from Paris to New York skipped passport control and customs due to a 'disembarkation issue'

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Norse Atlantic Airways.
A Norse Atlantic Airways aircraft.

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How long does it take to get a passport? Longer than you think with new delays. Here's what you should know to get yours faster.

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stack of US passports
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the State Department is receiving around 500,000 passport applications a week.

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A faulty defibrillator aboard an American Airlines flight led to a 14 year old's death, a new lawsuit claims

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Kevin Greenidge with his mother, Melissa Arzu.
Kevin Greenidge was 14 years old when he experienced cardiac arrest on an American Airlines flight. His mother is now suing the airline.

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An airline has offered passengers counseling after a flight was diverted when it was hit by 'severe wind-speeds' and high turbulence

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TUI Airlines Belgium Boeing 737-800 aircraft as seen departing from Eindhoven Airport
TUI Airlines Belgium Boeing 737-800 aircraft as seen departing from Eindhoven Airport. TUI has offered passengers on board a diverted flight counseling.

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