Airline News

There's nothing about this list that seems out of order. Airports have done an excellent job in the last few years improving food and beverage, but there's still a long way to go.

Branson's larger-than-life persona allows him to pull off blog posts like this where other airline executives (hi Jeff Smisek) would stumble.

It isn't unusual for state attorneys general to get involved in antitrust probes, and the fact that this one is being led by the State of Texas, where American Airlines is headquartered, should be a tip-off as to where this investigation is headed.

In bring your own mobile-device style, Southwest passengers will be able to access free TV and on-demand programming from Dish Network during a limited-time promotion. You can expect there will be a fee for such access through Wi-Fi provider Row44 in the near future.

The relatively ambitious travel plans seem to reflect economic optimism among American consumers.

IATA's numbers provide a fresh look at an under-performing industry, and the parameters of its proposed solutions are very predictable -- less taxation and weaker regulation.

Passengers will encounter hassles, not fees, the first time their bag extends beyond the new limit, but the move highlights airlines’ continual demands on passengers to maximize space.

Is Iberia's formula of five single-function mobile apps crazy enough to be workable? It seems very cumbersome, to say the least, especially if you occasionally fly another airline or use apps from a different supplier. Ultra fragmentation.

We loved the design and iconography of the new Fiji Airways when it was unveiled last year, and these new funky-yet-locally-inspired uniforms build on it.

Laid back, smart and integrated design in keeping with the local environment, hard to find in these security obsessed times.