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Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Air Group attempting to merge. Though JetBlue and Spirit's deal fell through, these carriers may have a chance and it could benefit travelers.

Skytrax released its 2024 rankings for the world's best airlines this week, and the winner is familiar to the top spot. See where U.S. carriers landed on the list.

J.D. Power released its 2024 North America Airline Satisfaction Study, which highlighted the airlines whose investments in staff training and overall travel experience paid off.

The White House announced new Department of Transpiration rules that require automatic, cash refunds for canceled or significantly delayed flights and disclosure of junk fees.

Alaska Airlines said Boeing has paid the carrier $160 million in “initial compensation" after a door plug blowout on a 737-9 MAX plane in Jan.

JetBlue will increase the cost of checked bags, depending on the date of the flight. This comes after the carrier already increased the cost of checked bags this year.

Some air travelers say they are re-booking flights to avoid Boeing aircraft after a string of incidents involving the aircraft maker in recent months.

The FBI sent a letter to passengers who had been on an Alaska Airlines flight that suffered a midair incident, saying they may be a "possible victim of a crime."

Airline CEOs are demanding to meet with Boeing's board to address the issues that have plagued the company in recent months related to its 737 Max jet.

While American Airlines Captain Dennis Tajer doesn't fly with fear, he does have concern when getting into the cockpit given the issues Boeing continues to have.