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Southwest testing short-haul strategy in California

Southwest testing short-haul strategy in CaliforniaWhen the 9/11 attacks led to a stricter, slower airport security process, short-distance flying lost much of its appeal for...

Delta mulling if group bookings change will be permanent

Delta mulling if group bookings change will be permanentThe airline quietly began a policy in early June that put an end to group bookings except when they are made by select travel...

As expected, American increases fee for checked bagsSince JetBlue upped the fee for the first checked bag from $25 to $30 in late August, all three major hub carriers have...

Swiss and Brussels offer free extended stopoversSwiss flyers can stop for up to four nights free of charge before continuing onto their next destination. Brussels customers...

Delta increases fee for first checked bag to $30

Delta increases fee for first checked bag to $30The airline matches JetBlue and United. American is expected to follow.

Moveable feast

Moveable feastOur editors explore emerging foodie destinations, intriguing dishes, budding culinary trends and the science of dining and...

Chicago O'Hare the king of domestic flight connections

Chicago O'Hare the king of domestic flight connectionsIt's the third consecutive year that O'Hare has held the top U.S. position in the OAG Megahubs Index.

Sabre gets Level 3 NDC certification as an aggregatorNow, all three of the major GDSs have achieved Level 3 aggregator status.

Kayak mobile tool lets you know if carry-on bag is right sizeUsers are prompted to scan the floor to calibrate measurements, then capture the size of the bag by moving around it with their...

JetBlue Technology Ventures' Amy Burr

JetBlue Technology Ventures' Amy BurrThe company's managing director of strategic partnerships discusses investing at the intersection of travel and technology.