listhttp://www.usatoday.comhttp://www.usatoday.comen-usCopyright 2022, USATODAY.COM, USA TODAYFri, 1 Jul 2022 06:13:00 GMT13520http://www.usatoday.comhttp://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/usatodaycom_135x20.gifhttp://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/20/major-expansion-allegiant-unveils-28-new-routes-3-new-cities/103027250/Tue, 20 Jun 2017 03:04:02 GMTAllegiant bills news as “largest-ever announcement of new service in the company’s history.”http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/20/major-expansion-allegiant-unveils-28-new-routes-3-new-cities/103027250/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/19/weather-delays-today-has-turned-out-terrible-day-fly/103015942/Mon, 19 Jun 2017 03:52:50 GMTAir travelers faced major headaches Monday afternoon as a long line thunderstorms blocked flight paths from New England to the Gulf Coast. http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/19/weather-delays-today-has-turned-out-terrible-day-fly/103015942/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/20/qatar-airways-ceo-warns-lasting-wound-blockade/103013616/Tue, 20 Jun 2017 10:48:08 GMTCEO: Fliers are returning and again using Qatar as aviation hub after initial hit to business.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/20/qatar-airways-ceo-warns-lasting-wound-blockade/103013616/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/19/paris-air-show-round-up-day-1-bigger-737-airbus-and-macron-news/103010558/Mon, 19 Jun 2017 02:03:13 GMTSee all the stories that made news from the opening day of the Paris Air Show.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/19/paris-air-show-round-up-day-1-bigger-737-airbus-and-macron-news/103010558/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/19/boeing-unveils-bigger-737-fight-against-airbus/103004546/Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:59:34 GMTBoeing's plans for 'stretched' version of its 737 Max aircraft came at the Paris Air Show.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/19/boeing-unveils-bigger-737-fight-against-airbus/103004546/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/19/paris-air-show-2017-airbus-lands-first-big-deal-monday/103002496/Mon, 19 Jun 2017 07:24:43 GMTAirbus has clinched a deal for 100 single-aisle A320neo planes in its first big move at the show.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/19/paris-air-show-2017-airbus-lands-first-big-deal-monday/103002496/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/19/paris-air-show-what-look-2017/103002430/Mon, 19 Jun 2017 07:36:35 GMTBoeing-Airbus rivalry will again be huge, but there are other interesting story lines.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/19/paris-air-show-what-look-2017/103002430/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/16/new-era-budget-travel-norwegian-begins-boeing-737-flights-europe/102918452/Fri, 16 Jun 2017 01:37:58 GMTDiscount airline will be flying 12 Boeing 737 routes to Europe from small U.S. airports by fall.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/16/new-era-budget-travel-norwegian-begins-boeing-737-flights-europe/102918452/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/16/name-airport/102911140/Fri, 16 Jun 2017 12:12:02 GMTUPDATE: The photo in this week's "name that airport" post is of Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport near Bangkok. http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/16/name-airport/102911140/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/16/spirit-airlines-adds-new-routes-pittsburgh-hartford/102904346/Fri, 16 Jun 2017 07:00:39 GMTThe budget carrier is growing at two of its newest cities with more flights to Florida.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/16/spirit-airlines-adds-new-routes-pittsburgh-hartford/102904346/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/15/complaints-against-airlines-spike-since-united-flight-3411-incident/102878532/Thu, 15 Jun 2017 09:58:19 GMTComplaints by U.S. airline fliers surged in April, increasing nearly 70% from the same month in 2016.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/15/complaints-against-airlines-spike-since-united-flight-3411-incident/102878532/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/15/china-fines-emirates-after-plane-flew-wrong-height/102876844/Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:59:27 GMTChina's civil aviation also barred it from adding new routes over the next six months.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/15/china-fines-emirates-after-plane-flew-wrong-height/102876844/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/14/video-united-employee-appears-push-flier-ground/102839420/Wed, 14 Jun 2017 08:50:33 GMTThe video is nearly two years old, but has surfaced as part of a lawsuit against the airline.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/14/video-united-employee-appears-push-flier-ground/102839420/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/14/deltas-first-airbus-a350-rolls-out-paint-shop/102838274/Wed, 14 Jun 2017 08:00:48 GMTDelta Air Lines will be the first U.S. carrier to fly Airbus’ new A350 widebody jet.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/14/deltas-first-airbus-a350-rolls-out-paint-shop/102838274/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/13/american-backtracks-legroom-plan-after-lot-feedback/102816886/Tue, 13 Jun 2017 03:01:34 GMTAmerican will still trim legroom on its new 737s, but has altered its plan after 'feedback.'http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/13/american-backtracks-legroom-plan-after-lot-feedback/102816886/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/13/united-makes-play-become-top-airline-hawaii/102806660/Tue, 13 Jun 2017 10:04:20 GMTCarrier is bolstering service on a number of routes between Hawaii and the mainland U.S.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/13/united-makes-play-become-top-airline-hawaii/102806660/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/13/these-worlds-20-longest-boeing-787-dreamliner-flights---2017/102804440/Tue, 13 Jun 2017 08:00:56 GMTSee the 20 longest Dreamliner routes currently flown by the world's airlines.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/13/these-worlds-20-longest-boeing-787-dreamliner-flights---2017/102804440/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/12/nashville-airport-expects-record-travel-after-cma-fest-bonnaroo-stanley-cup-final/102785712/Mon, 12 Jun 2017 03:40:33 GMTMusic festivals and the presence of the Stanley Cup finals have sent demand soaring.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/12/nashville-airport-expects-record-travel-after-cma-fest-bonnaroo-stanley-cup-final/102785712/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/12/former-president-carter-shakes-hands-everyone-his-delta-flight/102772926/Mon, 12 Jun 2017 08:57:41 GMTThere’s another airline video going viral. This time it’s for all the right reasons.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/12/former-president-carter-shakes-hands-everyone-his-delta-flight/102772926/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/11/qatar-airways-profits-540-million-braces-gulf-crisis/102764312/Sun, 11 Jun 2017 09:44:37 GMTQatar Airways' disclosure came before airline was blocked from flying to major Arab states.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/11/qatar-airways-profits-540-million-braces-gulf-crisis/102764312/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/09/name-airport/102670130/Fri, 9 Jun 2017 12:10:11 GMTThe photo in this week's "name that airport" post is of Spain's Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/09/name-airport/102670130/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/09/first-black-chief-pilot-major-airline-retires/102663176/Fri, 9 Jun 2017 07:33:30 GMTNobody at Southwest told Louis Freeman he would be the first black pilot in the airline's history when he was hired in 1980.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/09/first-black-chief-pilot-major-airline-retires/102663176/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/08/small-planes-hits-giant-gator-while-landing-orlando-airport/102626802/Thu, 8 Jun 2017 11:45:00 GMTPilot of a private aircraft likely got more than he bargained for when landing at an Orlando airport.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/08/small-planes-hits-giant-gator-while-landing-orlando-airport/102626802/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/08/junes-avgeek-gallery-30-cool-aviation-photos/102602270/Thu, 8 Jun 2017 06:45:08 GMTCheck out our latest batch of fun airplane and aviation photos from around the globe.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/08/junes-avgeek-gallery-30-cool-aviation-photos/102602270/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/07/more-sub-100-airfares-rivals-match-southwests-sale-prices/102582902/Wed, 7 Jun 2017 10:03:03 GMTAmong those matching at least some of Southwest's fares: American, Alaska, Delta, United and JetBlue.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/07/more-sub-100-airfares-rivals-match-southwests-sale-prices/102582902/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/06/72-hour-sale-southwest-fares-fall-below-100-round-trip/102542150/Tue, 6 Jun 2017 06:35:17 GMTSouthwest’s big twice-a-year fare sale was rolled out Tuesday morning.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/06/72-hour-sale-southwest-fares-fall-below-100-round-trip/102542150/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/06/allegiant-airs-newest-destination-providence/102537002/Tue, 6 Jun 2017 04:02:02 GMTThe 'ultra low-cost carrier' will add three non-stop routes beginning this fall.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/06/allegiant-airs-newest-destination-providence/102537002/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/05/bart-jansen/102530104/Mon, 5 Jun 2017 06:46:40 GMTGlobal airline head called for measures that are "logical, effective and efficient."http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/05/bart-jansen/102530104/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/05/qatar-flights-hit-saudi-arabia/102511294/Mon, 5 Jun 2017 10:00:19 GMTAir travelers could feel the fallout of a diplomatic dispute between Qatar and its neighbors.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/05/qatar-flights-hit-saudi-arabia/102511294/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/05/southwest-airlines-now-flying-cincinnati/102509518/Mon, 5 Jun 2017 07:47:44 GMTCincinnati had been one of the biggest U.S. cities not served by the giant low-cost airline.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/05/southwest-airlines-now-flying-cincinnati/102509518/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/02/these-longest-flights-flown-us-airlines/102434214/Fri, 2 Jun 2017 04:33:50 GMTSee the 20 longest routes currently flown by airlines based in the United States.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/02/these-longest-flights-flown-us-airlines/102434214/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/02/name-airport/102421814/Fri, 2 Jun 2017 12:10:02 GMTUPDATE: The photo in this "name that airport" posts is of Australia's Sydney Airport.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/02/name-airport/102421814/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/02/jetblue-delta-test-biometric-boarding-passes/102417516/Fri, 2 Jun 2017 08:15:08 GMTBoarding passes could someday become quaint relics for air travelers.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/02/jetblue-delta-test-biometric-boarding-passes/102417516/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/01/new-18-hour-united-flight-contend-title-worlds-longest/102379320/Thu, 1 Jun 2017 10:00:59 GMTUnited's planned L.A.-Singapore service would have one of world's longest flight times.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/06/01/new-18-hour-united-flight-contend-title-worlds-longest/102379320/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/31/disability-complaints-airlines-doubled-decade-gao-finds/102355136/Wed, 31 May 2017 04:32:54 GMTThe number of complaints against airlines from disabled travelers doubled in a decade, according to a Government Accountability Office repor...http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/31/disability-complaints-airlines-doubled-decade-gao-finds/102355136/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/31/lie-flat-seat-wars-united-adds-option-third-domestic-route/102343004/Wed, 31 May 2017 10:32:10 GMTAddition of Boston option comes as United rebrands what it has called 'p.s. Premium Service.'http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/31/lie-flat-seat-wars-united-adds-option-third-domestic-route/102343004/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/31/norwegian-air-fly-italy-three-us-cities/102338008/Wed, 31 May 2017 05:02:25 GMTNew flights will give Norwegian a total of 52 non-stop routes from the U.S. to Europe.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/31/norwegian-air-fly-italy-three-us-cities/102338008/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/30/faa-fine-united-airlines-boeing-787-dreamliner-fuel-pump/102321754/Tue, 30 May 2017 04:26:02 GMTAgency alleges airline flew a Boeing 787 without inspecting its fuel pump after a repair.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/30/faa-fine-united-airlines-boeing-787-dreamliner-fuel-pump/102321754/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/30/ba-debacle-puts-spotlight-airlines-old-systems-cuts/102313872/Tue, 30 May 2017 01:48:05 GMTDo older airlines focus on costs to the detriment of investment in new computer systems?http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/30/ba-debacle-puts-spotlight-airlines-old-systems-cuts/102313872/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/29/memorial-day-vintage-b-25-bomber-takes-sky-honor-fallen-vets/102301360/Mon, 29 May 2017 10:14:07 GMTFlyovers with the WW II-era aircraft started a decade ago and are now in high-demand.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/29/memorial-day-vintage-b-25-bomber-takes-sky-honor-fallen-vets/102301360/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/26/elite-travel-perks-put-test-they-worth/102194556/Fri, 26 May 2017 01:48:56 GMTTwo reporters, one with perks and one without, compared notes from the same trip.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/26/elite-travel-perks-put-test-they-worth/102194556/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/26/name-airport/102189306/Fri, 26 May 2017 12:10:02 GMTUPDATE: The photo in this week's "name that airport" post is of Paine Field in Everett, Wash. http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/26/name-airport/102189306/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/26/southwest-adds-new-routes-mexico-caribbean-and-milwaukee/102183750/Fri, 26 May 2017 08:23:42 GMTSouthwest revealed the new service as it extended its booking schedule into early 2018.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/26/southwest-adds-new-routes-mexico-caribbean-and-milwaukee/102183750/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/25/tsa-precheck-additions-singapore-turkish-and-silver-among-new-airlines/102158950/Thu, 25 May 2017 04:46:52 GMTThe TSA's expedited security option for approved fliers is now up to 37 airlines.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/25/tsa-precheck-additions-singapore-turkish-and-silver-among-new-airlines/102158950/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/25/thursday-flight-headaches-delays-hit-northeast-california/102147158/Thu, 25 May 2017 01:41:38 GMTDelays or cancellations were affecting a number of major airports on Thursday afternoon.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/25/thursday-flight-headaches-delays-hit-northeast-california/102147158/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/25/allegiant-waive-fees-military-members-families/102137938/Thu, 25 May 2017 08:29:27 GMT'Allegiant Honors' program will waive fees for items like bags and seat assignments .http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/25/allegiant-waive-fees-military-members-families/102137938/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/24/frontier-airlines-expands-new-england-long-island/102096284/Wed, 24 May 2017 11:32:36 GMTThe two new airports will join Frontier Airlines’ network this summer.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/24/frontier-airlines-expands-new-england-long-island/102096284/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/24/united-757-evacuated-after-apparent-engine-fire/102094788/Wed, 24 May 2017 09:34:45 GMTFive people received minor injuries in Tuesday night incident at Newark Liberty airport.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/24/united-757-evacuated-after-apparent-engine-fire/102094788/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/24/spirit-airlines-opens-32-million-hangar-detroit-airport/102094048/Wed, 24 May 2017 08:29:13 GMTSpirit's new facility will primarily be used for overnight maintenance and repairs.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/24/spirit-airlines-opens-32-million-hangar-detroit-airport/102094048/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/24/faa-airliner-seat-order/102075468/Wed, 24 May 2017 09:30:31 GMTFAA targets specific kind of seat on smaller airliners; cites injury risk in survivable crashes.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/24/faa-airliner-seat-order/102075468/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/29/may-route-roundup-where-airlines-adding-cutting-service/102070452/Mon, 29 May 2017 03:12:01 GMTAirlines add routes and ax underperforming ones.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/29/may-route-roundup-where-airlines-adding-cutting-service/102070452/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/24/spirit-airlines-adds-two-routes-cancun/102064302/Wed, 24 May 2017 07:35:59 GMTFlights to the Mexican beach resort will be Spirit's first international flights from O'Hare, BWI.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/24/spirit-airlines-adds-two-routes-cancun/102064302/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/22/jetblue-paints-airbus-a320-colors-new-york-city-police/102003180/Mon, 22 May 2017 09:11:35 GMTLivery features a bright blue fuselage before ending with the NYPD flag across the tail.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/22/jetblue-paints-airbus-a320-colors-new-york-city-police/102003180/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/19/sorry-paparazzi-celebs-now-get-private-treatment-lax/101874442/Fri, 19 May 2017 11:40:14 GMTCelebrities sick of being stalked by photographers at LAX now have refuge of luxury terminal.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/19/sorry-paparazzi-celebs-now-get-private-treatment-lax/101874442/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/19/name-airport/101874250/Fri, 19 May 2017 12:10:18 GMTUPDATE: The photo in this week's "name that airport" post is of New Zealand's Queenstown Airport. http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/19/name-airport/101874250/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/17/southwest-airlines-says-hawaii-flights-priority/101808310/Wed, 17 May 2017 07:05:11 GMTIn contrast, CEO says Canada flights are on the airline's radar, but aren't a priority.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/17/southwest-airlines-says-hawaii-flights-priority/101808310/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/17/alaska-air-expands-everett-wash-where-would-only-carrier/101793722/Wed, 17 May 2017 01:29:41 GMTEverett is best known for Boeing's assembly line; Alaska Air said flights would begin in 2018.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/17/alaska-air-expands-everett-wash-where-would-only-carrier/101793722/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/17/american-airlines-tweaks-upgrade-process-elite-fliers/101789538/Wed, 17 May 2017 01:03:23 GMTAmerican Airlines’ elite frequent-flier member will have some new calculus to crunch in figuring out how they’ll be upgraded. http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/17/american-airlines-tweaks-upgrade-process-elite-fliers/101789538/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/17/boeing-delivers-its-first-737-max/101784438/Wed, 17 May 2017 09:20:51 GMTThe first MAX jet went not to Southwest or Norwegian, but rather to Malaysia's Malindo Air.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/17/boeing-delivers-its-first-737-max/101784438/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/16/southwest-737-diverts-because-pittsburgh-air-show/101746902/Tue, 16 May 2017 12:20:36 GMTInstead of Pittsburgh International, Flight 3316 landed at small Allegheny County Airport.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/16/southwest-737-diverts-because-pittsburgh-air-show/101746902/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/15/amex-platinum-card-holders-can-now-access-escape-airport-lounges/101721884/Mon, 15 May 2017 04:17:52 GMTEscape currently has three U.S. locations: Hartford, Conn.; Minneapolis/St. Paul and Oakland.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/15/amex-platinum-card-holders-can-now-access-escape-airport-lounges/101721884/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/15/icelandair-has-new-glacier-themed-boeing-757-200/101714042/Mon, 15 May 2017 02:42:44 GMTIcelandair's latest special livery is tribute to the glacier that covers 8% of Iceland.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/15/icelandair-has-new-glacier-themed-boeing-757-200/101714042/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/15/delta-test-facial-recognition-tech-new-self-service-bag-drops/101703956/Mon, 15 May 2017 10:07:56 GMTDelta Air Lines will begin testing facial recognition technology this summer in Minneapolis.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/15/delta-test-facial-recognition-tech-new-self-service-bag-drops/101703956/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/13/airline-shuffle-now-underway-lax-one-biggest-us-history/101639624/Sat, 13 May 2017 06:08:28 GMTMore than a dozen airlines are moving terminals in the dead of night to avoid disrupting flights.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/13/airline-shuffle-now-underway-lax-one-biggest-us-history/101639624/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/12/sun-country-adds-winter-routes-minnesota-aruba-tucson/101582032/Fri, 12 May 2017 09:16:24 GMTRoutes will give Sun Country seasonal or year-round service to 41 destinations from MSP.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/12/sun-country-adds-winter-routes-minnesota-aruba-tucson/101582032/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/12/name-airport/101580540/Fri, 12 May 2017 12:10:03 GMTThe photo in this week's "name that airport" post is of Houston's Hobby Airport.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/12/name-airport/101580540/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/12/american-airlines-curbs-those-electric-carts-its-charlotte-hub/101580408/Fri, 12 May 2017 06:16:09 GMTFliers will no longer have to look back for an electric cart rolling through the terminal.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/12/american-airlines-curbs-those-electric-carts-its-charlotte-hub/101580408/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/11/southwest-reports-few-snags-switch-new-reservation-system/101579558/Thu, 11 May 2017 10:15:56 GMTAirlines appear to be getting better at updating their technology systems.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/11/southwest-reports-few-snags-switch-new-reservation-system/101579558/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/10/reports-airline-laptop-electronics-ban-could-extended-europe/101522824/Wed, 10 May 2017 04:33:17 GMTReports suggest the United States may act soon to ban in-cabin laptops.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/10/reports-airline-laptop-electronics-ban-could-extended-europe/101522824/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/10/jd-power-despite-recent-news-airlines-doing-great-customer-service/101498980/Wed, 10 May 2017 06:04:26 GMTPassengers' happiness with service on U.S. and Canadian airlines continued to rise into 2017.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/10/jd-power-despite-recent-news-airlines-doing-great-customer-service/101498980/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/10/jd-power-alaska-air-southwest-usas-best-airlines-2017/101497822/Wed, 10 May 2017 06:04:26 GMTAlaska Air best traditional carrier for 10th year, but low-cost Southwest had top overall score.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/10/jd-power-alaska-air-southwest-usas-best-airlines-2017/101497822/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/11/may-avgeek-gallery-30-cool-aviation-photos/101476514/Thu, 11 May 2017 09:13:52 GMTHello Today in the Sky readers! It's time for the May 2017 edition of our "#avgeek photo gallery." For the uninitiated, it's a batch of fun ...http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/11/may-avgeek-gallery-30-cool-aviation-photos/101476514/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/09/united-alaska-air-turf-war-united-expands-18-san-francisco-routes/101462226/Tue, 9 May 2017 10:31:14 GMTA Bay Area battle appears to be brewing in San Francisco between United and Alaska airlines.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/09/united-alaska-air-turf-war-united-expands-18-san-francisco-routes/101462226/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/09/spirit-airlines-chaos-fights-erupt-cancellations-roil-carrier/101458876/Tue, 9 May 2017 07:43:43 GMTSpirit responded by suing its pilot union, which it accuses of "purposefully" disrupting flights.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/09/spirit-airlines-chaos-fights-erupt-cancellations-roil-carrier/101458876/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/08/delta-postpones-media-day-wake-bad-airline-press/101427306/Mon, 8 May 2017 11:20:43 GMTDelta cited Congress' focus on 'customer service issues that have gone viral on social media.'http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/08/delta-postpones-media-day-wake-bad-airline-press/101427306/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/08/el-al-return-miami-service-tel-aviv/101423554/Mon, 8 May 2017 09:27:52 GMTMiami will become El Al's fifth U.S. destination once it rejoins the carrier's route map.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/08/el-al-return-miami-service-tel-aviv/101423554/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/05/american-airlines-adds-regional-flights-charlotte/101295964/Fri, 5 May 2017 08:08:22 GMTAmerican is bolstering regional network in Charlotte new with to small and midsize markets.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/05/american-airlines-adds-regional-flights-charlotte/101295964/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/04/scott-kirby-understands-flight-frustrations/101295078/Thu, 4 May 2017 03:20:14 GMTScott Kirby doesn’t need to be told about flying in economy class or getting frustrated about flight delays.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/04/scott-kirby-understands-flight-frustrations/101295078/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/04/airline-passenger-bill-of-rights/101292224/Thu, 4 May 2017 02:56:26 GMTSeveral senators said United Airlines dragging a passenger off a flight will spur legislation protecting passengers from bumping, change fee...http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/04/airline-passenger-bill-of-rights/101292224/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/05/name-airport/101290188/Fri, 5 May 2017 12:10:13 GMTThe photo in shown in this "name that airport" post is of the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (airport code VPS) in the Florida Panhandle.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/05/name-airport/101290188/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/04/jetblue-icelandair-begin-new-frequent-flier-pact/101283798/Thu, 4 May 2017 12:16:31 GMTJetBlue, Icelandair customers can now earn points on the other airline’s flights.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/04/jetblue-icelandair-begin-new-frequent-flier-pact/101283798/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/04/united-airlines-adds-new-route-buenos-aires-boosts-bogota-flights/101276926/Thu, 4 May 2017 08:36:28 GMTUnited will add a second route to Buenos Aires this fall, restoring one it ended in 2013.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/04/united-airlines-adds-new-route-buenos-aires-boosts-bogota-flights/101276926/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/03/american-taking-away-more-legroom-economy-report-says/101240940/Wed, 3 May 2017 11:38:20 GMTCarrier will reduce legroom by up two inches in the economy cabin of its new Boeing 737 MAX jets.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/03/american-taking-away-more-legroom-economy-report-says/101240940/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/03/end-finally-near-itays-alitalia/101234788/Wed, 3 May 2017 07:58:30 GMTIt’s back to the brink for Alitalia, which has perfected the art of surviving the impossible.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/03/end-finally-near-itays-alitalia/101234788/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/02/airline-debacles-spark-questions-privatizing-air-traffic-control/101202838/Tue, 2 May 2017 01:56:41 GMTAirline debacles prompt some lawmakers to question Tuesday whether to move air-traffic control from the Federal Aviation Administration to a...http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/02/airline-debacles-spark-questions-privatizing-air-traffic-control/101202838/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/02/westjets-deal-boeing-dreamliners-signals-global-ambitions/101193520/Tue, 2 May 2017 10:49:36 GMTCanadian low-cost carrier WestJet announced an order for up to 20 Boeing 787 “Dreamliners."http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/02/westjets-deal-boeing-dreamliners-signals-global-ambitions/101193520/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/01/hawaiian-updates-its-aircraft-livery-logo/101174920/Mon, 1 May 2017 05:49:08 GMTBut the changes are more a tweak to the previous versions than a complete overhaul.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/01/hawaiian-updates-its-aircraft-livery-logo/101174920/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/01/extreme-turbulence-broken-bones-among-injuries-aeroflot-flight/101152160/Mon, 1 May 2017 01:26:37 GMTIncident occurred Monday as an Aeroflot flight neared landing in Bangkok.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/01/extreme-turbulence-broken-bones-among-injuries-aeroflot-flight/101152160/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/01/latest-airline-video-pilot-who-hit-flier-breaking-up-fight/101148494/Mon, 1 May 2017 10:48:33 GMTContext is needed for latest airline video gone viral; pilot tried to stop brawling fliers.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/05/01/latest-airline-video-pilot-who-hit-flier-breaking-up-fight/101148494/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/28/united-ceo-many-more-policy-changes-works/101028052/Fri, 28 Apr 2017 01:33:13 GMTCEO Munoz says "objective (is) to try to make traveling a little bit easier and better."http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/28/united-ceo-many-more-policy-changes-works/101028052/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/28/name-airport/101024122/Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:10:03 GMTUPDATE: The photo in this week's "name that airport" post is of California's Long Beach Airport. http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/28/name-airport/101024122/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/28/and-worlds-top-frequent-flier-awards-2017-go/101018536/Fri, 28 Apr 2017 10:32:30 GMTSouthwest remained on top while Marriott and Starwood performed well among hotels.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/28/and-worlds-top-frequent-flier-awards-2017-go/101018536/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/27/southwest-end-practice-overbooking-ceo-says/100971140/Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:32:11 GMT"It’s something we will be discontinuing very shortly,” CEO Gary Kelly told CNBC Thursday.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/27/southwest-end-practice-overbooking-ceo-says/100971140/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/27/united-pledges-new-protections-fliers-wake-passenger-dragging-incident/100938764/Thu, 27 Apr 2017 01:04:11 GMTThe airline will pay up to $10K for volunteers who give up their seat on overbooked flights.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/27/united-pledges-new-protections-fliers-wake-passenger-dragging-incident/100938764/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/27/united-airlines-is-making-these-10-customer-service-policy-changes/100938324/Thu, 27 Apr 2017 02:07:07 GMTThe changes are being implemented in the wake of the April 9 passenger-dragging incident.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/27/united-airlines-is-making-these-10-customer-service-policy-changes/100938324/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/25/jetblue-ceo-keeps-no-overbooking-policy/100889304/Tue, 25 Apr 2017 02:07:32 GMTJetBlue Airways CEO Robin Hayes said Tuesday the carrier is sticking with its policy against overbooking, but high bumping statistics reflec...http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/25/jetblue-ceo-keeps-no-overbooking-policy/100889304/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/25/frequent-flier-review-southwest-delta-have-cheapest-us-awards/100876290/Tue, 25 Apr 2017 10:37:21 GMTAnalysis looked only at economy U.S. tickets, excluding international and business-class data.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/25/frequent-flier-review-southwest-delta-have-cheapest-us-awards/100876290/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/24/qatar-airways-plans-new-san-francisco-route-despite-us-uncertainty/100840088/Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:40:58 GMTNo precise start date was given for San Francisco; Las Vegas route reportedly faces a delay.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/24/qatar-airways-plans-new-san-francisco-route-despite-us-uncertainty/100840088/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/21/name-that-airport-today-in-the-sky/100741744/Fri, 21 Apr 2017 12:12:02 GMTThe photo in this week's "name that airport" post is of Hawaii's Lihue Airport on the island of Kauai.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/21/name-that-airport-today-in-the-sky/100741744/http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/21/faa-turbulence-injuries/100740982/Fri, 21 Apr 2017 01:22:25 GMTInjuries included a gashed face, a fractured spine and second-degree burns from scalding water.http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/04/21/faa-turbulence-injuries/100740982/