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Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Mike Lee pressed United Airlines and American Airlines CEOs over a reported merger proposal, citing antitrust and consumer concerns.

Experts advise booking summer flights now and using points as jet fuel costs nearly double, driving airfare hikes and potential airline route cuts.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby's reported pitch to President Trump for a United-American merger intensifies pressure on American CEO Robert Isom, analysts said.

The FAA announced scheduling reductions at Chicago O'Hare, limiting daily flights to curb delays and cancellations during the busy summer 2026 season.

Spirit Airlines faces mounting challenges as higher fuel costs threaten its restructuring plan and raise doubts about its financial recovery.

A legal battle over the Greenbrier resort intensifies as the Justice family accuses creditors of deceptive tactics, while an investor alleges fraud and financial mismanagement.

American Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 in response to surging jet fuel costs, joining Delta, Southwest and other carriers hiking baggage prices.

Ryanair says unruly passengers now face jail time as a Welsh man gets 10 months for threatening crew and forcing a pilot to abort a landing attempt.

Southwest Airlines rolls out stricter portable charger rules, limiting passengers to one device per person amid rising lithium battery fire concerns.

Flying is about to get pricier for some travelers as Delta and Southwest hike checked baggage fees to $45 for the first bag amid surging jet fuel costs.

United Airlines adds TSA wait times to its app as staffing shortages due to a DHS shutdown lead to long lines and delays at U.S. airports.

United Airlines raises checked bag fees by $10 starting Friday, its first hike in two years, following JetBlue's similar move amid rising fuel costs.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming, tops summer 2026 short-term rental bookings at 45.5% occupancy, as Americans lock in travel plans early and demand surges across unexpected destinations.

Delta flight 5752 pilots contacted JFK's tower instead of LaGuardia's during their approach, triggering a go-around in a stunning mix-up captured in newly surfaced audio.

Alaska Airlines unveiled its new international business class with lie-flat suites that will debut on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners this spring.

San Francisco International Airport faces increased delays as the FAA limits landings and runway construction reduces capacity for several months.

Three women face charges after refusing to pay a carry-on bag fee at Miami International Airport, prompting a flight delay and police response.

A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta, Georgia, returned to São Paulo, Brazil, after a reported engine issue. The flight was operated on an Airbus A330 jet.