Travel
Without Spirit, summer travel is a different country
Remaining budget players consolidating in bid to survive
Travel
Up, up and away and all that. Travel is one of those things that's sort of fun and sort of drudgery, somethings both at once.
Travel
Airlines crack down on personal chargers
Airlines are moving to rein in the use of portable chargers onboard, citing a sharp rise in fire risks linked to the popular devices.
Travel
Airlines crack down on portable chargers as in-flight fire risk rises
Portable phone chargers are now a leading cause of cabin fire incidents, prompting new airline restrictions
Travel
Crowd tries to buy Spirit out of bankruptcy — but airline history suggests a steep climb
A grassroots campaign is trying to crowdfund a consumer-owned “Spirit 2.0” airline after the carrier’s sudden collapse
Travel
Spirit Airlines collapse strands travelers, scrambles refunds and fares
Refunds may be possible — but often depend on how you paid, with many travelers pushed to the back of the line in bankruptcy
Travel
Quiet skies or new hype? Electric 'air taxis' take first real shot at NYC commuters
Flights aim to address noise complaints and safety concerns tied to helicopters
Travel
Rising jet fuel prices reshaping air travel
Fuel is a big deal for airlines, typically as much as 35% of total operating expense
Insurance
That travel insurance you bought? It probably won’t save you from a war
Travelers stranded by the Iran war are mostly on their own