American Airlines will outfit narrow-body jets with more premium seats — a major strategic bet on high-spending travelers

American Airlines will outfit its narrow-body jets with more premium seats and entertainment screens, the company announced Tuesday — a major strategic bet on high-spending travelers aimed at narrowing the earnings gap with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom has ramped up amenities on its flights to compete more aggressively … Read more

Delta is ending nonstop flights from JFK to 3 major US hubs — but there is an alternative

Delta is ending nonstop flights from JFK to 3 major US hubs — but there is an alternative

Houston, we have a problem. Delta Air Lines has just axed nonstop flights from three major US cities after placing a pause on the routes back in June due to fuel costs and other increasing expenses. The temporary move quickly became permanent as the company confirmed to The Points Guy on Monday that the flights … Read more

I was fat-shamed by an elderly couple on a flight — crew members didn’t believe me until other passengers backed me up

I was fat-shamed by an elderly couple on a flight — crew members didn’t believe me until other passengers backed me up

Even on a flight to paradise, the cruelty of fatphobia is weighting in the wings.  Ashlyn, a Big Apple-based influencer, was met with severely unfriendly vibes while traversing the friendly skies, targeted by elderly body-shamers who secretly snapped her picture and texted it to strangers in outrage over being seated next to the “only fat person on … Read more

Boeing rival JetZero gets $3B boost to start production on radical Z4 aircraft

Boeing rival JetZero gets B boost to start production on radical Z4 aircraft

A new aircraft is coming in hot. JetZero, the California-based aerospace company, is in the midst of ejecting Boeing from the game with its newest prototype — the Z4. The aircraft is a blended-wing-body, and it’s aimed at disrupting air travel. The Z4 is set apart from the traditional tube-and-wing design most airliners have today. … Read more

Exclusive | Shocking airport security breach allowed traveler to bypass TSA and CLEAR using a complete stranger’s boarding pass

Exclusive | Shocking airport security breach allowed traveler to bypass TSA and CLEAR using a complete stranger’s boarding pass

Flyer beware. A Delta passenger has claimed he was able to make it past nearly four security checkpoints with his government-issued ID in hand, but a stranger’s plane ticket — and it all started with his dog. B.R. (The Post has chosen not to reveal his full name to respect his privacy) checked into his … Read more

Airline passengers rank the best food and drinks in economy — and the most hated snack some sneak onto planes

Airline passengers rank the best food and drinks in economy — and the most hated snack some sneak onto planes

Ditch the high-stakes snack selection. As the flight attendant pushes that cart down the aisle while you’re half-asleep, the pressure to choose the perfect snack and beverage is real. The highly anticipated mid-air snack time is disappointing when the options are stale or unpalatable. Delta Airlines dominated the survey with 30% of the vote and … Read more

Delta pilots will now warn flyers of delays and cancellations amid summer travel chaos

Delta pilots will now warn flyers of delays and cancellations amid summer travel chaos

It’s predicted to be another summer of travel chaos. But thankfully, Delta Airlines, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), recently launched a website called Delta Pilots Care, where they will warn passengers of potential delays and cancellations amid summer travel. “We have been working on our days off in record numbers to help you … Read more

Delta launches ‘cheaper’ first-class fares – here’s what flyers can expect

Delta launches ‘cheaper’ first-class fares – here’s what flyers can expect

First class is so basic now. This week, Delta Airlines made what it’s calling an “industry-standard” change by making premium seating more affordable. It’s about time. The airline rolled out its “Basic fares” for first class and business class — which is basically like an economy seat with a few extra perks that typically only … Read more

Delta CEO Ed Bastian reveals what must happen for airline ticket prices to fall

Delta CEO Ed Bastian reveals what must happen for airline ticket prices to fall

As American travelers feel the pinch of inflation and elevated airline costs, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian revealed exactly what it will take for ticket prices to decline, pointing directly to a lack of market supply rather than solely fluctuating fuel costs. “People ask me all the time – what’s happening with prices?” Bastian told FOX … Read more

Crowded lounges force airlines to rethink travel perks for flyers with ‘grab-and-go’

Crowded lounges force airlines to rethink travel perks for flyers with ‘grab-and-go’

Airport lounges may have finally hit their breaking point. After years of offering credit card perks, day passes and premium travel upgrades, airlines are now leaning into a new solution: grab-and-go lounge concepts. The idea is simple. Travelers can still pick up complimentary food and drinks — but without camping out in a lounge or having … Read more

World’s best airlines named — and just 1 US carrier made global ranking

World’s best airlines named — and just 1 US carrier made global ranking

Only one domestic airline is flying high in this worldwide ranking. The 2026 Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) awards have been announced, recognizing top-performing carriers for exceptional customer care, and only one based in the US, Delta, made the list of Best Global airlines, specifically for top Wi-Fi. The service is offered free across 1,200 … Read more

Knicks fans turn plane ride into wild mile-high watch party — apart from one oblivious passenger

Knicks fans turn plane ride into wild mile-high watch party — apart from one oblivious passenger

These Knicks fans are flying high — very, very high. As the New York Knicks secured the Game 4 comeback win in the NBA Finals on OG Anunoby’s miraculous put-back shot with 1.2 seconds, you may have heard distant screams from 30,000 feet.  After Wednesday’s history-making victory over the San Antonio Spurs, a viral video … Read more

Airline passenger charged with assault after allegedly slapping crew members’s butt over missing drink

Airline passenger charged with assault after allegedly slapping crew members’s butt over missing drink

For many in-flight passengers, the biggest offense is kicking the seat in front of you or hogging the armrest. But for one unruly Delta passenger, who allegedly skipped during beverage service, the reaction was far more outrageous, prompting a diversion and landing him with a felony charge. Cody James Maluck, 32, was indicted by a … Read more

Traveler used AirTag to prove airline lied about lost luggage — and responses prove it happens all the time

Traveler used AirTag to prove airline lied about lost luggage — and responses prove it happens all the time

Have airlines joined the Mile Lie Club? A Delta passenger caught the airline in a lie thanks to an Apple AirTag, which showed that her bag was not where they said it was. While originally posted in January, her X post has resurfaced on Reddit, where it is currently going viral. “Airlines must *hate* air … Read more

Big-city airport opening first-ever ‘remote’ terminal for TSA screening — 25 miles away from gates

Big-city airport opening first-ever ‘remote’ terminal for TSA screening — 25 miles away from gates

It’s a different kind of pre-check. Travelers departing Boston no longer have to be at the airport to go through security. Starting June 1, the Massachusetts Port Authority is debuting the first-ever remote airport terminal, allowing passengers flying out of Boston’s Logan International Airport to undergo TSA screening in advance — 25 miles away from … Read more

TSA Gold+ shifts airport screening to private security — travelers revolt: ‘Should terrify people’

TSA Gold+ shifts airport screening to private security — travelers revolt: ‘Should terrify people’

When you signed up for TSA Pre-Check, you were promised the dream of breezing through airport security, keeping your shoes on, and not having to sift through your strategically packed backpack to take out your laptop. But the selling point of ease holds little value when the security lines are hours long, and there aren’t … Read more

Power-ranking the best airlines in North America — though experts doubt the improvements will last

Power-ranking the best airlines in North America — though experts doubt the improvements will last

Passenger satisfaction is soaring — for now. Air travel hasn’t been easy as of late, with all kinds of hassles such as TSA troubles, long lines, flight delays and cancellations, and rising ticket prices and baggage fees due to rising jet fuel costs. Even with all the trouble, overall satisfaction with airlines in North America … Read more

Delta customers in uproar as airline cuts snack and beverage service on hundreds of flights daily

Delta customers in uproar as airline cuts snack and beverage service on hundreds of flights daily

It’s B.Y.O. snacks for thousands of Delta passengers. Starting May 19, Delta Air Lines will no longer offer food and beverage service on 450 daily flights. The removal of in-flight meals, snacks or drinks will apply to shorter flights, 349 miles or less, though those flying in first-class will still get the full service. Delta … Read more

Delta passengers chant at flyer who refuses to hang up phone: ‘Get off the plane’

Delta passengers chant at flyer who refuses to hang up phone: ‘Get off the plane’

A Delta Air Lines flight passenger was removed from a plane in Miami after refusing to end a phone call before takeoff, causing a delay and enraging other travelers. The incident happened Monday on a flight from Miami to Atlanta, the airline confirmed to Fox News Digital. Crew members repeatedly told the passenger to hang up while … Read more

Delta CEO Ed Bastian sparks backlash after revealing what’s really driving sky-high ticket prices

Delta CEO Ed Bastian sparks backlash after revealing what’s really driving sky-high ticket prices

Air travelers hoping for some relief on soaring ticket prices may not get it anytime soon — even if fuel costs drop, according to reports. One airline CEO in particular is facing backlash after suggesting the company may not lower the high fares even if oil prices stabilize, comments that quickly sparked anger among travelers online. During … Read more