Last week, JetBlue—long dealt a blow by the collapse of its Spirit acquisition—proved it’s not down for the count. With summer travel demand stronger than expected, the airline raised its third-quarter guidance and is starting to deliver results under its JetForward strategy. We don’t always talk about airlines from the perspective of profitability on…
The Embraer E190: A Regional Jet with Big Ambitions The Embraer E190 was launched in the early 2000s as part of the Brazilian manufacturer’s ambitious E-Jet family. The aircraft first flew in March 2004, and Embraer went on to build 568 first-generation E190s for carriers around the world. With around 100 seats, the E190…
United Airlines Hubs in 2025: What Travelers Should Know What Makes a Hub? Airline networks aren’t random. They’re carefully designed around “hubs”—airports where flights are concentrated to funnel passengers through connections. If you live in a hub city, you enjoy more nonstop destinations and frequent flights. If you don’t, odds are you’ll connect through one.…
American Airlines Hubs and Notable Non-Hub Stations in 2025: What Travelers Should Know If you’ve ever wondered why your American Airlines itinerary always seems to go through Charlotte, Dallas, or Miami, the answer lies in the airline’s hub-and-spoke network. American Airlines is the world’s largest carrier by fleet size and passenger miles, and its…
Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy for the second time this year. As you may recall, Spirit had courted Frontier, and later JetBlue for an acquisition. Had the federal government not intervened, JetBlue would have integrated Spirit. Instead, Spirit has failed for the second time this year to get itself out of a hole. It is…
Absolutely! Let’s replace the fictional tales with eight verified examples of actual flight cancellations (or delays) caused by bizarre but real scenarios. Each includes a working source citation. You Won’t Believe These 8 Strange—but True—Reasons for Flight Cancellations Flight disruptions are often blamed on weather, technical glitches, or staffing issues. But some real-life cancellations are…
JetBlue Expands Boston Routes To New Florida Cities Summer hasn’t even ended yet, but JetBlue is already making your winter a little warmer. If you’re in Boston and already dreading the cold, JetBlue has some good news: starting this December, they’re adding two brand-new nonstop flights from Boston Logan Airport to warm, sunny spots in…
United FareLock has long been one of the more distinctive options among U.S. airline booking tools. For a small fee, it allows travelers to hold a fare for several days without committing to purchase. But in 2025, with so many changes in airfare pricing and flexibility, is FareLock still useful? What Is United FareLock? FareLock…
Southwest Airlines announced the revolutionary move of…what every other airline offers. Assigned seating. It’s been ten years since Ultra Low Cost Carrier Ryanair gave up on open seating, twelve years since Easyjet gave up on it. So, why did it take half a century and why now? Southwest has always liked being different. But as…
[caption id="attachment_7588" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sad,tired woman sitting in the airport[/caption] In the world of air travel, there are many terms and phrases that may leave passengers scratching their heads. Navigating the intricacies of airline jargon can sometimes feel like deciphering a foreign language. One such term that often perplexes travelers is the enigmatic “trip in…
Delta Airlines Bereavement Fares Delta Airlines is one of the few airlines that still has an official bereavement flight policy. Through a program called Delta Cares, they also can help to transport the remains of your loved one with sensitivity. They have a page devoted to bereavement fares, excerpted here: In the event of a…
Since beginning service at Boston Logan Airport in August 2009, Southwest Airlines has been a stalwart at Logan Airport. Formerly at Terminal A, Southwest has been at Terminal B since August 2019, and uses gates 31A-35. Southwest shares the Terminal with six other airlines: Air Canada, Alaska, American, Boutique Air, Spirit and United. Southwest offers…
Bereavement Flights in 2025: Which Airlines Still Offer Them When FlightWisdom first covered bereavement fares back in 2006, 2008, and 2010, they were already fading. Even when more airlines offered them, the value was questionable. Today, they’re almost gone — a quaint vestige of another era, not unlike the onboard lounges of the past.…
In the vast expanse of the United States, air travel plays a pivotal role in connecting cities, states, and regions. Two primary operational models dominate the landscape of domestic airlines: the hub-and-spoke system and the point-to-point system. In this basic comparative analysis, we’ll delve into the intricacies of each model, exploring the strengths, weaknesses, and…
The airline allegedly tried to pull a fast one on Maribel Martinez after experiencing the nightmare last month.
Shares of JetBlue Airways were higher Wednesday after the airline said it would boost its service to Boston.
Problems with British Airways' check-in systems and a Black Lives Matter U.K. protest caused difficulties for passengers Monday and Tuesday.
A boy returning home alone from the Dominican Republic was placed on the wrong flight and ended up 214 miles away in Boston.
The industry is long overdue for a tech overhaul.
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American Airlines reported fluid was leaking from the aircraft at the Palm Beach International Airport, according to WPBF 25 news.