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Southwest Ends Free Checked Bags for All

Since its launch, Southwest Airlines has stood out from other airlines by offering all passengers two free checked bags. In a shocking move, the airline just announced that beginning May 28, 2025, it will start charging for checked luggage. Only Southwest Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members and Business Select fare passengers will continue to receive
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Delayed or Canceled Flight? Airlines Now Owe You Cash

Airline delays and cancelations are frustrating enough, but having to spend time fighting with the airline to get compensation or getting stuck with an airline voucher you’ll never use makes the situation even worse. Fortunately, that’s all about to change—the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) just announced a new policy that requires airlines to automatically
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The World’s Most Punctual Airlines

Earlier this year, Cirium released its annual On-Time Performance Review for airlines. In 2024, airlines faced many challenges, including cybersecurity disruptions and weather anomalies, yet many airlines demonstrated adaptability and continued their commitment to punctuality. Cirium’s analysis examined the airline industry’s top performers and the strategies behind their success.  Cirium is an aviation analytics company
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Two Major Air Sales Happening Now With Fares From $19

There’s still time to plan an end-of-summer or early fall vacation, no matter what your budget is. JetBlue and Frontier Airlines are currently holding major air sales, slashing one-way ticket prices to as low as $19.  Here’s what you need to know: Frontier Airlines G.O.A.T Sale Carlos Yudica | Adobe Stock Frontier Airlines’ G.O.A.T Sale
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Newark Airport Limits Flights Through End of The Year

Newark Liberty International Airport will operate under temporary flight restrictions through the end of 2025, according to a recent announcement by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The restrictions follow a series of severe operational disruptions that began in late April, when a critical air traffic control system failed unexpectedly. The outage left controllers temporarily unable
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All US Flights Grounded Overnight

At 8:28 p.m. Universal Time Tuesday night, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Notice to Air Missions System (NOTAM) failed. This critical system flags potential hazards along a flight route or at an airport (such as closed runways or equipment outages).  Following the failure, the FAA issued a ground stop for the entire United States, which
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Apple and Airlines Team Up to Track Lost Luggage

One of the biggest worries when flying is that your luggage will get lost. Arming your suitcase with an AirTag has become quite popular, and Apple has now teamed up with over fifteen airlines to make it even easier to track down your checked baggage.  In a statement released Monday, Apple explained that those using
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CrowdStrike Outage Causes Thousands of Flight Cancellations and Delays

A widespread outage of CrowdStrike, a major cybersecurity provider, has caused chaos in the U.S. aviation industry today, resulting in thousands of flight cancellations worldwide. The technical issue has affected multiple airlines and airports, leaving countless passengers stranded and scrambling to adjust their travel plans. CrowdStrike, which provides critical cybersecurity services to many airlines and
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The Ultimate Guide to National Cheap Flight Day

Travelers, mark August 23rd on your calendar—it’s National Cheap Flight Day. August 23rd is reported to be one of the best days of the year to book a flight, as kids return to school and the summer travel surge ends. National Cheap Flight Day highlights a recurring pattern in the travel industry where bargains emerge
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