Southwest is overhauling its frequent flyer program. Here's what's changing
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 airplane departs from San Diego International Airport on May 27, 2026.Kevin Carter | Getty Images...
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United Airlines is making it harder to reach its top frequent flyer status in 2027
United Airlines is getting rid of one path to achieve elite status in 2027 and making its top tier harder...
Delta Air Lines cuts 2026 forecast on fuel surge, but CEO says demand is still strong
Delta Air Lines slashed its 2026 profit outlook as high fuel prices persist, but CEO Ed Bastian said higher fares...
Why airfare could rise even more, but airline profits won't
Gas prices are displayed at a Shell gas station as an airplane approaches San Diego International Airport in California, April...
American starts letting customers mix cash and miles for tickets
American Airlines planes wait at gates at LaGuardia Airport in New York City on May 1, 2026.Leslie Josephs | CNBCAmerican...
United Airlines gets aggressive in battle for top Delta, American flyers
Airplanes are parked at their gates at President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 09, 2026, in Palm Beach,...
Alaska Airlines CEO 'not overly concerned' about new Boeing Max 10 delay
Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said Tuesday he is "not overly concerned" about a new software glitch that's further delaying the...
Alaska Airlines unveils massive premium cabin overhaul in high-end travel race
Alaska Airlines' new 737 Max new suites.Courtesy: Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlines is overhauling cabins across Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines to add...
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Meta Platforms, United Airlines, Nvidia & more
Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: Meta Platforms — The hyperscaler slipped 3% in premarket trading following...
Airlines waive flight-change fees ahead of nor'easter
U.S. airlines waived change fees for flights Friday through Sunday ahead of a nor'easter that federal forecasters warn will bring...
Budget airline king Bill Franke warms to first-class seats and premium upgrades
Bill Franke, co-founder of Indigo Partners and chairman of Frontier Airlines Inc., speaks during an interview in New York, Oct....
American Airlines says 30% of seats drive half of revenue as premium cabin rush heats up
The main cabin of a retrofitted American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER used on long-haul routes, in an undated photograph. American Airlines...
Trump to meet with travel industry CEOs as White House touts World Cup tourism boost
President Donald Trump will meet Wednesday with executives from some of the country’s largest airlines, hotel chains and travel companies...
American Airlines continues premium push with redesigned Boeing planes
American Airlines seat in its Flagship Suite.Courtesy: American AirlinesAmerican Airlines is expanding its push into premium travel on its largest...
American Airlines adds batch of new international routes on its XLR planes
American Airlines A321XLR.Courtesy: American AirlinesAmerican Airlines announced Thursday it will add seven international routes to its 2027 schedule, with many...
After 10 years at United, CEO Scott Kirby is thinking big about the future of his airline from JFK to AI
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby speaks during a media event showcasing the airline's new premium "Elevated" aircraft interior at Los...
American Airlines to add seatback screens, bigger first class in race to catch up to Delta and United
A seatback on an American Airlines Boeing 737.Leslie Josephs/CNBCAmerican Airlines is finally giving a green light to seatback screens as...
Companies scoff at airlines' cheapest business class tickets. 'The real value is flexibility'
United Airlines Polaris lounge in ChicagoUnited AirlinesCHICAGO — No advanced seat selection, lounge access or flight changes included with a...
American Airlines will stop upgrading elite flyers to business from coach on long domestic flights
An American Airlines Boeing 737-823 passneger aircraft moves along the tarmac at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) on August 23,...
Why airfare is so high and why it'll likely stay that way
Flights are getting more expensive this year and airline executives say travelers shouldn't expect prices to come down anytime soon....
