Airline CEOs warn domestic travel demand is slowing

Airline CEOs warn domestic travel demand is slowing

A Delta Airlines and American Airlines plane are seen at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on July 1, 2023. Stefani Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Airlines are cutting their first-quarter profit and sales estimates, warning that a weaker economic backdrop is weighing on travel demand. Ahead of a JPMorgan industry conference,…

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First-class seats are getting so fancy they’re holding up new airplanes

First-class seats are getting so fancy they’re holding up new airplanes

A Lufthansa First Class “Allegris” cabin, which was set up outside the show.  Peter Kneffel | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Heated or cooled seats. Ultra-high-definition TV screens. Benches. Convertible beds. All-aisle access. And of course, the coveted privacy door. Ever-more luxurious first- and business-class cabins that have hundreds of parts and require regulator approval…

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What We Know About the Toronto Plane Crash

What We Know About the Toronto Plane Crash

The weather advisories for Toronto Pearson International Airport at the time of the crash “indicated a gusting crosswind and blowing snow,” according to Flightradar24, an aviation tracking website. The cause of the crash is being investigated by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, assisted by a team of American investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration….

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