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'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 Boeing 737-800 jet flies past the U.S. Capitol dome as it comes in for a landing at Washington Reagan National airport in Arlington, Va.,
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.

People injured on the Latam Boeing 787 that dropped midair last month are being offered up to $7,650 in compensation, law firm says

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Passengers stand at the LATAM Airlines check-in counters at Auckland International Airport in Auckland on March 12, 2024.
Passengers stand at the LATAM Airlines check-in counters at Auckland International Airport on March 12, 2024, after the midair drop.

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I've been a Southwest pilot for 33 years. The loneliness affects my mental health, but I've learned tricks for coping.

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Robert Graves in the center with passport stamps
Robert Graves flies 15 days a month and has 15 days off, on average.

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I flew in economy on British Airways' Boeing 777 from New York to London. It was a fine option for crossing the Atlantic, but the food needs work.

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Selfie of author in pink sweater on daytime flight stitched with a photo of a British Airways 777 at the gate at JFK.
I flew on British Airways' Boeing 777 in economy from New York to London. It was fine, but I'd bring my own food next time.

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