Limited evidence from small studies suggests that the exposure from cosmic radiation translates to higher cancer death rates among people who fly often.
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Globetrotters hunting for airfare bargains are in for a rude awakening: the days of stumbling across a cheap seat on a popular flight could soon disappear.
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The overhaul comes as airlines slice their cabins into more distinct products, giving travelers additional price points while encouraging them to pay extra for flexibility, premium seating and other perks.
As several international airlines relax their rules to allow calls in flight, a group of lawmakers is trying to ensure U.S. carriers will remain phone-call-free.
United is following the footsteps of a handful of European airlines, including Lufthansa and Finnair, already offering empty middle seats to business class passengers.
The higher year-over-year spending has been driven mostly by pricier jet fuel rather than a significant increase in how much of it airlines consumed.
Carriers increasingly are building their businesses around selling first-class, business-class and premium-economy seats.
The summer suspensions could cause more headaches for travelers already facing fewer flights options and higher price tags across their budgets.
The uncertain outlook for economical air travel reflects how difficult it has become for low-cost, no-frills airlines to operate while squeezed by volatile fuel prices, inflation and increasingly fierce competition.
Allegiant says the expanded network is expected to give travelers more options, especially in smaller and mid-sized markets.
JetBlue has stepped in to fill voids left by the collapse of Spirit Airlines, which ceased flights over the weekend.
The airline is seeking to modify a bankruptcy loan to have the necessary funding to proceed with the sale of its assets, which include aircrafts and spare engines and parts.
The scrappy discounter that once rattled the industry with cheeky ads and rock-bottom fares took its final flight after 34 years of upending the business of flying.
The budget airline said ticket holders should not go to the airport and that it won’t provide help in booking travel on other airlines.
Budget airlines are banding together to ask the Trump administration for financial assistance to help combat increasing jet fuel prices in exchange for warrants that would give the government the right to purchase equity stakes in the carriers, people familiar with the discussions said.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on Monday argued that a merger between the iconic airlines would expand service, create a globally competitive airline and boost the U.S. economy.
President Donald Trump also is encouraging a buyer to step in and rescue the struggling budget carrier.
NASA’s contract with the Carmel-based company isn’t huge, but Republic officials say it could be beneficial for non-financial reasons.
International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called “the largest energy crisis we have ever faced,” stemming from the pinch-off of oil, gas and other vital supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
The airline now joins a growing list of U.S. carriers that have increased fees since the war in the Middle East began Feb. 28.
The move follows similar announcements from United Airlines and JetBlue, both of which raised baggage fees last week.
The Federal Aviation Administration said more lithium battery incidents are reported every year.
