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Air New Zealand is making ultra long-haul flights more comfortable with world-first lie-flat sleep pods available to economy passengers for under $500. The Skynest pods, booking from May 18, could change how travelers endure some of the world's longest flights.
A Portuguese airline eliminated all single-use plastics from its flights, preventing 100 kilograms of plastic waste per long-haul journey. Seven years after their historic first plastic-free flight, Hi Fly proves sustainable aviation is possible without sacrificing passenger comfort.
When a terrified flyer started shaking mid-flight, Delta flight attendant Floyd Dean-Shannon didn't just offer comforting words. He sat on the floor and held her hand for the rest of the journey.
More than 3.6 million people watched live as a Qantas aircraft completed a marathon 24-hour test flight from Melbourne to France, setting the stage for nonstop flights from Sydney to London. The specially designed plane signals a new era of ultra-long-haul travel that will turn a five-day journey into a single 20-hour flight.
Vietnam welcomes its first European charter flights during summer season, breaking decades of winter-only tourism patterns. Polish tourists will arrive monthly from May through September, bringing 300 passengers per flight.
NASA's X-59 aircraft completed its second flight on March 20, proving that supersonic travel without deafening sonic booms is becoming real. Despite an early landing, the team collected crucial data that brings whisper-quiet supersonic flights closer to reality.
NASA strapped employees into a virtual reality simulator to study how bumpy air taxi rides affect passenger comfort. The research will help design smoother flights for tomorrow's urban air travel.
Eight years before Charles Lindbergh's famous solo flight, Coast Guard Lieutenant Elmer Stone piloted the first aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean in 1919. His 54-hour journey in a Navy-Curtiss flying boat proved that transoceanic flight was possible and earned him honors from three nations.
After 13 years of negotiations, European air travelers just won the right to free cabin luggage and guaranteed compensation for delayed flights. The new rules, taking effect in 2027, end budget airlines' controversial baggage fees and protect passengers when flights run late.
Pegasus Airlines is transforming aviation safety and efficiency with an AI platform that helps pilots and crew instantly access critical flight information. The Turkish carrier's innovation supports 30,000 flight operations worldwide each month.
After 50 years of silence, supersonic flight over America just got a major step closer. NASA's revolutionary X-59 aircraft completed its first flight, proving planes can break the sound barrier without the deafening boom.
China just completed the world's first flight of a megawatt-class hydrogen-powered turboprop, proving zero-emission planes can work for real flights. Major airlines including Emirates, Lufthansa, Air France, and Turkish Airlines are now watching closely as this breakthrough could transform regional air travel.
When a passenger's heart stopped on an EgyptAir flight, Dr. Marwa Salah stayed by his side for over two hours to save his life. The airline honored her heroism with a special ceremony and free flights.
A specially modified Airbus jet just completed its first test flight in France, bringing 22-hour nonstop flights from Sydney to London closer to reality. The breakthrough could eliminate layovers and save travelers precious hours on one of the world's longest routes.
A Nigerian restaurant in Boston's Nubian Square is serving homesick travelers authentic pepper soup and plantains straight off their international flights. Suya Joy was built to give Nigerian immigrants a taste of home while introducing Bostonians to West African cuisine.
A flight attendant's quick hotel security check has racked up 8 million views, sparking conversation about travel safety. Her simple routine takes seconds but could make all the difference.
After 53 years, the FAA wants to lift the ban on supersonic flights over America if planes can fly quietly enough. New technology could bring back faster-than-sound travel without the disruptive sonic booms of the past.
After almost seven years, commercial flights between the US and Venezuela are taking off again. The change reconnects hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan families separated by distance and political turmoil.
Google just made your childhood pilot dreams accessible with a free flight simulator that lets anyone soar over 3D cities and stunning landscapes. The best part? You can start flying right from your web browser in seconds.
A flight attendant expecting trash found $208 cash when she opened a sealed airsickness bag from passengers. The entire 30-person cabin had quietly pooled their money to surprise her during the holidays.
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