Airlines

What is skiplagging, the new air travel hack that airlines hate?

A new travel hack called 'skiplagging', which allows travellers to book a cheap flight option with a layover city without intending to complete the rip, is all the rage. Travellers consider it a cost-saving strategy but airlines are fuming

From refunds to compensation: The new rules proposed by the Biden administration for airlines

The Biden administration is working on new regulations that would require airlines to compensate passengers and cover their meals and hotel rooms if they are stranded for reasons within the airline's control. It would give consumers in the US protections similar to those in the European Union

Explained: What Joe Biden's campaign against ‘junk fees’ could mean for travellers

President Joe Biden derided ‘junk fees’ during his State of the Union Address, calling out airline seat selection fees in particular. Politicians and travellers have been railing against these unexpected add-on fees — like upcharges for seat selection and resort fees — for years

JetBlue pilots give approval to contract extension with over 21% in raises

Last year, JetBlue agreed to a deal to buy Spirit Airlines. The pilots of the airline approved a fresh two-year contract that their union estimated to be valued around $463 million

Could air power your flight someday? Airlines are betting on it

New technologies are in the works, including hydrogen-powered aircraft, fully electric planes and synthetic jet fuel made from carbon extracted from the atmosphere

Why are Indians flying out of control?

It must be said that most Indian passengers do not behave badly and most Indian crews are not substandard

Urinating on planes, starting brawls: Are Indian flyers suffering from air rage?

The report of a drunk man urinating on a female co-passenger on an Air India flight has sparked outrage online, prompting the airline to lodge a police complaint. Fighting with co-flyers or crew is no longer uncommon. But, why are such incidents on the rise?

Like Delhi, Like Mumbai: Why chaos at airports continues

Airports in India are becoming a nightmare. Like Delhi, Mumbai is witnessing overcrowding and long queues at immigration counters with some passengers waiting for nearly four hours

Did Air India wrongly refuse dog on flight: What are the rules for flying pets?

A row erupted at Bengaluru airport when Sachin Shenoy said that his pet dog, Fluffy, wasn’t allowed on board an Air India flight despite having a boarding pass. The airline said that they were following their policies. But what exactly should people keep in mind to fly their pets?

Off For a Holiday: Why booking tickets from an airline is more expensive

Booking directly through airlines involves navigating a maze of fees, add-on offers and confusing seat selection choices. The resulting price at the checkout is often higher — much higher — than the advertised price