Airlines warn DHS customs threat would cripple international flights

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Markwayne Mullin, the new DHS secretary, has said he is considering cuts to customs agents at international airports in US cities that do not cooperate with his department's deportation efforts.
Markwayne Mullin, the new DHS secretary, has said he is considering cuts to customs agents at international airports in US cities that do not cooperate with his department's deportation efforts.

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I flew economy on Singapore Airlines for the first time. It was so much better than my trips on US carriers.

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Singapore Airlines plane
I flew Singapore Airlines for the first time and thought it was far better than US carriers.

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These airlines have cut the most flights this summer as jet fuel prices skyrocket

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An Airbus A320 passengers aircraft of Spirit airlines arriving from Miamia is pictured while an Airbus A319 of United airlines arrived from Denver are seen at La Guardia Airport on January 9, 2024.
Spirit Airlines and United Airlines removed over 54,000 flights, according to Cirium.

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These airlines want to rescue stranded Spirit travelers. Here's how to book.

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A United Airlines airplane and a Spirit Airlines airplane at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey.
A United Airlines airplane and a Spirit Airlines airplane at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey.

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The surging price of jet fuel is hurting US airlines. Here's how much it has cost them so far.

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A worker fuels a United Airlines plane at Salt Lake City International Airport on April 09, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Jet fuel prices have risen more quickly than broader oil prices since the start of the Iran war.

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Trump says 'maybe' the federal government should help Spirit Airlines

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Spirit Airlines
"I'd love somebody to buy Spirit," Trump said. "Maybe the federal government should help that one out."

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United Airlines pilots called in a bomb threat when they heard a mysterious beeping on the plane

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A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 departs Los Angeles International Airport en route to Orlando on January 27, 2026
A United Airlines Boeing 737 Max.

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Low-cost lie-flat beds are coming to economy flights: Meet Air New Zealand's $500 'Skynest'

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The author with the Skynest.
I tried the Skynest and thought it was cozy and comfortable. It's pricey, but I'd book it to battle jet lag.

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American, Delta, and United are in a business-class arms race for premium flyers. See how their newest suites compare.

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American, Delta, and United are in an arms race for premium flyers.
United (left), American (middle), and Delta (right) are in an arms race to attract premium flyers.

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These 6 airlines offer beds in economy, with prices ranging from $150 to $2,600. Here's how to book them.

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A view of the entire relax row between seats.
The "Relax Row" will give coach travelers a glimpse into what flying business class feels like.

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