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7 Airlines Still Flying The Boeing 777-200ER In 2026
The 777-200 is still highly active in the skies today. Here are 7 airlines that are carrying the legacy in 2026.
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Lufthansa Loses Greenwashing Lawsuit, Rebrands Green Fares As Impact Fares
Lufthansa is renaming its Green Fares to Impact Fares after losing a greenwashing lawsuit brought by Environmental Action Germany. Here's what's changing and what stays the same.
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Extra-Legroom Economy Is Now The Highest-Margin Real Estate On A US Narrowbody
How much money can an airline make on these in-demand seats?
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Qantas Launches New 15-Hour Nonstop Route In 2 Months: See Map Now
Qantas adds a direct transpacific leisure lifeline timed for peak events as Aussies prepare to ring in the New Year.
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Alaska Airlines Says Long-Haul Flights 'A Drag': 9 Nonstop Routes
Premium demand surges on London flights while newer long-haul sectors work to build steady, mature load factors.
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United Airlines Launches New 6-Hour Nonstop Boeing 737 MAX Routes: See Map Now
Only one of the transcontinental services have seen United before. Find out more here!
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American Airlines’ Most Senior Flight Attendant Retires After 63+ Years
Carol Fair, American's most senior active flight attendant, retires October 26, 2026 after more than 63 years, taking her final flight from London to Charlotte at age 83.
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Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge Manila Airport Review: The Wi-Fi Doesn’t Even Work
A review of the Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge at Manila Terminal 1, where transit security was slow, the lounge was packed, and Wi-Fi wouldn't connect on a laptop.
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Who Owns a Traveler’s Connectivity? Airlines, Hotels, and Platforms Share the Responsibility
Travelers do not separate a connectivity failure from the rest of their trip. Airlines, hotels, platforms, and connectivity providers must build reliable access into the journey before AI raises the s…
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The Problem With The Airbus A350's Carbon Fiber Fuselage
In this video, we're taking a closer look at why repairing the Airbus A350 is so difficult, why airlines fear serious composite damage, and why one hard landing can sometimes keep one of the world's m…
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Emirates Launches Major New 3-Hour A380 Route In 2 Days: See Map Now
It contributes to the country having a record number of superjumbo flights. Find out more!
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Jetstar & Qantas Ban Influencer Over Pre-Flight Life Jacket Inflation Stunt
The social media prank backfired spectacularly.
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Buy Southwest Rapid Rewards Points For 50% Off (1.5 Cents Each): Worth It?
Southwest is discounting purchased Rapid Rewards points by up to 50%, bringing the cost to 1.5 cents each. Here's why it still rarely makes sense to buy.
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“Threatening”: American Airlines Flight Turns Back To Miami After Man Allegedly Rushes Crew
The flight ultimately made it to its destination four hours late at the second time of asking.
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How Airbus' Influence Prompted Rolls-Royce's Shift From Developing Shared Engines To Exclusive Powerplants
The history behind the partnership forged by two of Europe's aerospace titans.
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United Airlines Adds 4 New Routes From 2 Hubs For Spring 2027
Coast to coast expansion links San Francisco with Charleston, Hartford and Oklahoma City as transcontinental options grow.
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Allegiant Air’s Longest Nonstop Routes With The Boeing 737 MAX In 2027
Allegiant Air's five longest Boeing 737 MAX 8 routes in January 2027 span up to 1,525 miles, linking Florida with distant US markets nonstop.
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The Striking Differences Between American Airlines’ New Flagship Cabin & United’s Polaris Business Class
American and United chose the same seat for their flagship business cabins. What they built around it could not be more different.
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10 Marathon Routes That Are The Boeing 777-300ER's Longest In 2026
The 777 remains extremely popular with airlines for long-haul flights.
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6 Airlines Offering Lie-Flat Economy Sleep Products For A Fraction Of Business Class
Many airlines now emulate Air New Zealand's Skycouches to offer lie-flat economy products.
