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Phil Stringer bonded with the crew members on his recent flight from Oklahoma City to Charlotte, N.C. He even plans to visit them in Dallas later this month.

National

He had a plane to himself after an 18-hour delay. What happened next was a wild ride

1:35pm July 07, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

Phil Stringer was the only passenger on his long-delayed flight from Oklahoma City to Charlotte, N.C. He credits crew members for their positive attitude — and is planning a trip to visit them soon.

Passengers pose for a selfie picture inside an Ethiopian Airlines plane that departed from Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and flew to Eritrea's capital, Asmara, on Wednesday. It was the first commercial flight between the two African

World News

Commercial Plane Flies From Ethiopia To Eritrea For First Time In 20 Years

11:36am July 18, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

After two decades of deadly conflict, the neighboring countries are rapidly reconciling. Demand was huge for the historic commercial flight, which was marked with champagne and roses.

The Trump administration's decision is being lambasted by consumer rights organizations and members of the U.S. Senate.

National

DOT Suspends Proposed Rule Requiring Airlines To Show Baggage Fee At Booking

12:39pm December 12, 2017

by Rebecca Feldhaus Adams

Late last week, the Department of Transportation announced it would withdraw proposed measures that would require airlines to show the full cost of booking, including baggage, at ticket purchase.

First U.S.-Cuba Commercial Flight In More Than 50 Years Has Landed

12:23pm August 31, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Santa Clara, Cuba, marks another milestone in the thawing relationship between the two countries. The jet is piloted by two sons of Cuban immigrants.

The Year In Air Travel: Packed Planes And More Perks — For A Price

10:37am December 24, 2014

by David Schaper

Commercial airlines earned nearly $20 billion in profits this year. They're using the cash to buy new planes, update facilities and add amenities — but not all of those new comforts will be free.

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