Concerns over charges for checked bags in America miss the point
Unbundling the fares has led to more appropriate pricing
Unbundling the fares has led to more appropriate pricing
Many suspect that their grumbles will fall on deaf ears
But whether they can turn a profit remains to be seen
That is good news for innovative seat manufacturers
International expansions suggest that basic economy is here to stay
Fully-fledged internet access may be next
Weak demand has driven down prices, especially in the second-hand market
Smartphone apps and websites may put paid to a once-common profession
A new report suggests that the ride-hailing firm’s market share is shrinking in America
A subsidised flying scheme and deregulation give cause for optimism
Expensive training and a mandatory retirement age has led to shortfalls
The two organisations plan to meet to discuss the issue
That is particularly the case in upmarket establishments
An attempt to enliven plane journeys fails to impress flyers
Hit by a blockade at home, the Gulf carrier is expanding outside the Middle East
British Airways and Air France-KLM are hacking back their loyalty schemes to help them compete against low-cost rivals
High-speed internet is in but smartphone docking stations are out
It used to be said that all politics is local. But now it is getting taken on the road too
The current system favours incumbent legacy carriers too much
But Americans and Canadians pay through the nose for their last-minute booking habit
A computer glitch at the world’s biggest airline could wreck Christmas for hundreds of thousands of passengers
Passengers do not mind thinner seats but tighter toilets are another issue
It is the latest in a line of accusations of racism that has hit the airline industry
The president wants to withdraw a sensible regulation about displaying baggage fees
American flyers benefit from competition