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Airlines

Latam Airlines Surpassed American and United for Lead in U.S.-Brazil Traffic

Latam's resumption of a Sao Paulo to Los Angeles direct flight pushed it into the lead.

Gabriel Araujo, Reuters | 2 days ago

Airlines

American Airlines Accuses Travel Agents of Stifling Innovation for Self Interest

American Airlines has lashed out at U.S. travel agents in a scathing response to the complaint that the airline's robust distribution strategy was unfair.

Selene Brophy | 4 days ago

Airlines

China and U.S. Discuss Further Increase of Flights Between the Two Countries

Another increase in flights between the U.S. and China would be a major boon for both countries' travel industries, especially since neither of them have yet to make a full recovery from the pandemic.

Reuters | 4 days ago

Airlines

Pilot Mental Health Treatment is ‘Broken.’ A Fix May be Coming.

Fear of career reprisals has many pilots keeping mental health concerns in the closet. The new FAA administrator wants to change that.

Edward Russell | 5 days ago

Airlines

Eastern U.S. Storms Likely to Disrupt Thanksgiving Travel

U.S. airlines can't catch a break, with holiday travel likely stymied for a second consecutive year to inclement weather.

Reuters | 5 days ago

Airlines

Emirates Is Investing Billions in the Future of the Airbus A380

Emirates, which took delivery of more than half of the A380 aircraft ever produced, is cannibalizing older aircraft to build a supply of spares to keep the aircraft flying.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 5 days ago