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Spirit Airlines May Fold. Is Now the Time to Fly?

and on April 24, 2026

Travel experts warn Spirit could shut down within days — and if it folds while you’re on your trip, those rescue fares on other airlines won’t be anywhere close to Spirit’s price.

Airline Satisfaction Rises, but This One Major Carrier Slipped

and on April 23, 2026

Southwest Airlines held the top spot in last year’s survey with an 80-point score — then came the assigned seating, the bag fees, and the steepest satisfaction drop of any major carrier in the country.

Spirit Airlines Could Get $500M Bailout as Talks Intensify

, and on April 22, 2026

With jet fuel prices now double Spirit’s financial projections and the Transportation Secretary openly questioning whether a rescue would ‘put good money after bad,’ the fate of America’s biggest budget carrier — and its rock-bottom fares — hangs in the balance.

Left without Her Scooter over a Month. ‘How Can This Happen?’

and on April 21, 2026

Delta closed Debi Coleman’s damage claim and stopped returning her calls — and it took a journalist’s inquiry to finally get her mobility scooter repaired after more than 37 days in limbo.

Delta Air Lines Trims Summer Schedule Amid High Fuel Prices

, and on April 20, 2026

Seven routes — including New York to Houston, Memphis, and St. Louis — are being suspended this summer as surging jet fuel costs from the Iran war push airlines into their biggest domestic cutbacks in decades.

TSA Weighs Privatizing Some Airport Screening Functions to Avoid Delays

and on April 16, 2026

TSA officers missed nearly $1 billion in paychecks this fiscal year during the DHS shutdown — while private screeners at contracted airports never missed one, a key detail now driving the push to expand privatization.

Airlines Warn That Jet Fuel Is Running Low Ahead of Summer Vacation

and on April 16, 2026

Experts say a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz — already cutting off 20% of the global oil supply — could slash available airline seats by 30-40% worldwide, with U.S. travelers facing canceled flights and higher bag fees this summer.

Checked Bag Fees Just Jumped Again. Don’t Expect Them to Drop

and on April 15, 2026

All five major U.S. airlines raised their first-bag fee to $45 within weeks of each other — and travel experts say history makes clear these fees only move in one direction.

Economy Passengers on Air New Zealand Will Soon Have Flat Bed Access

and on April 14, 2026

For $495, economy flyers on the New York–Auckland route can book a four-hour flat-bed sleeping pod — and bookings open May 18.

Why Summer Travel Looks Stable (for Now) as Iran War Drives Costs Up

and on April 12, 2026

Airlines are holding fares steady for now, but experts warn a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure could slash global seat availability by up to 40% — and airline executives are already signaling they’re ready to raise prices the moment oil costs stay high.

Southwest, Delta Both Hiked Bag Fees. How Much You’ll Pay.

and on April 8, 2026

Four major U.S. carriers have now raised checked bag prices in just two weeks — here’s the new breakdown before you book.

JetBlue Ups Bag Fees Amid Rising Oil Prices

and on March 30, 2026

The airline is the first major U.S. carrier to pass war-driven fuel costs directly to travelers’ wallets.

Flying This Weekend? TSA Still Isn’t Getting Paid, What to Know

, and on March 20, 2026

Spring break travel meets a partial government shutdown — and it could get much worse next week.

Government Shutdown May Lead to Airport Closures, Trump Official Says

and on March 17, 2026

Some TSA officers aren’t showing up for work after missing paychecks, and the consequences could hit your travel plans hard.

Some TSA Lines Are Minutes, Others Hours. What’s Going On?

and on March 16, 2026

More than 300 TSA officers have quit since the DHS shutdown began, and the unpredictability is forcing travelers to gamble on when to show up.

Now Is the Time to Book Summer Flights, as Uncertainty Could Raise Prices

and on March 9, 2026

Travel experts say you’re in the optimal booking window for summer flights, but geopolitical tensions and rising fuel costs could drive prices higher for those who wait.

United Airlines Passengers Evacuated After Possible Engine Fire

and on March 3, 2026

Passengers evacuated a United Airlines flight at LAX via emergency slides after the plane experienced a possible engine fire shortly after departure.

TSA PreCheck Won’t Shut Down After All, Global Entry Remains Suspended

and on February 23, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security has reversed course and will keep TSA PreCheck operational, while Global Entry remains suspended amid the partial government shutdown.

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