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Spirit Airlines begins 'orderly' shutdown, cancels all flights

The collapse of Spirit, a company that helped keep fares lower in markets where it competed with major carriers, will result in thousands of job losses.

A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 lands at Hollywood Burbank Airport on April 17, 2026.
Seats that open into a bed. United Relax.

Tired of economy class but can’t afford business? United has found a solution

Flight luggage.

"A lot of stress”: United Airlines to add $10 to checked-bag charge

A SOUTHWEST Airlines Boeing 737 airplane departs from Harry Reid International Airport as a Delta Airlines aircraft taxis on March 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

US airlines project confidence as fuel costs surge in wake of US-Israeli war on Iran - analysis


The travel adviser: Fake news

The travel industry has been beset with "fake news" stories that lack in veracity yet tend to resonate with the gullible public.

File photo of an EL AL Boeing 777 aircraft at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel July 14, 2015. REUTERS/Nir Elias/File Photo

Giant rabbit dies on United Airlines flight in new PR blunder

United said it was saddened by the news of Simon's death.

A United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner

What you need to know to prevent becoming the next United Airlines victim

If you’re ever on an overbooked flight in which volunteers are needed, be prepared to negotiate.

Passengers stand near a check-in desk at Ben-Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv

Connecting Tel Aviv and San Francisco in style

The flight and business class experience, which United has nicknamed Polaris, is expensive, but convenient.

A United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner lands at San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, California, February 15, 2015.

Math mayhem: Professor questioned for terrorism after solving equation on flight

After noticing Menzi scribbling strange symbols on a notepad, a woman, attempting to save the passengers from danger, alerted a stewardess.

An American Airlines plane in flight

Computer bugs ground flights and halt NY stock exchange

US officials say there is no indication that the two incidents are related.

The floor of the New York Stock Exchange

The Travel Adviser: United becoming untied

"Your frustration with the delay is vented at everyone involved, but does little to provide true compensation."

Ben Gurion Airport

A White House victory as Senate retreats from Iran sanctions bill

Development marks a dramatic turn of events for a bill that, just two weeks ago, had the potential to garner 67 votes.

United States Capitol building in Washington, DC.

The Travel Adviser: Festival of Lights

Enjoy this festival. Delve into the joys it offers. And never forget, Israel is the Land of Miracles.

Elal plane 311

Travel Advisor: Approaching the daze of judgment

Whenever possible, put your name in writing, put your dates in writing and for everyone’s sake put your changes in writing.

El-Al passengers waiting to board flight 370