Air France-KLM Raises Long-Haul Ticket Prices as Jet Fuel Costs Surge
Air France-KLM is increasing long-haul ticket prices after a sharp rise in jet fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Base Fare
Base fare is the core cost of a flight ticket before taxes, fees, and surcharges are added. It covers only the transportation portion of the journey. Airlines use the base fare as the starting point for pricing, with the final ticket total reflecting all additional charges.
Wizz Air UK Receives Approval to Operate Charter Flights to the United States
Wizz Air UK has received regulatory approval to operate charter flights between the United Kingdom and the United States. The airline plans to focus on group travel, including football teams and fans heading to the World Cup.
GOL to Launch First Long-Haul Flight From Rio de Janeiro to New York
Brazilian airline GOL will launch its first long-haul route in July with nonstop flights between Rio de Janeiro and New York. The service marks the carrier’s entry into intercontinental travel.
United Airlines May Remove Passengers Who Refuse to Use Headphones
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
United Airlines has introduced a new rule requiring passengers to use headphones when playing audio or video on personal devices. Those who refuse may be removed from the aircraft or banned from future travel.
LATAM Expands Amsterdam–Sao Paulo Route Ahead of Launch
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
LATAM Airlines will increase frequencies on its new Amsterdam–São Paulo route, reflecting growing travel demand between Europe and South America.
Ryanair and Wizz Air Rank Among Worst Airlines in UK Passenger Survey
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
A new UK passenger survey ranks Ryanair and Wizz Air among the worst short-haul airlines, highlighting growing frustration over add-on fees and onboard comfort.
TSA Confirms Early Success of ConfirmID as REAL ID Enforcement Tightens
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Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
TSA reports strong early results from the rollout of ConfirmID, a paid identity verification option for travelers without REAL ID, as airport compliance rates rise nationwide.
China’s Spring Festival Travel Rush Puts Smart Airports to the Ultimate Test
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Christopher Lane
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China’s annual Spring Festival travel rush is underway, with record passenger volumes, longer holidays, and smart airport technology reshaping the world’s largest human migration.
American Airlines Plans Return to Venezuela with First U.S. Flights Since 2019
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
American Airlines is preparing to resume nonstop service between the United States and Venezuela, marking a significant step toward restoring air links suspended since 2019.
Heathrow Ends the 100ml Rule as New Scanners Transform Airport Security
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
London Heathrow has scrapped the long-standing 100ml liquid rule after completing a £1 billion rollout of next-generation security scanners, marking a major shift in airport screening.