Airlines
16 Dead in a Week at Riyadh Airport: Where Flights and Airspace Stand
Riyadh's main airport was declared back to normal less than two days before the deadliest strike yet. Here is what the airport's notices, the airlines and Europe's air-safety regulator are saying, and what to do with a booking this week.
What the FAA's New 737 MAX Crack Order Actually Requires
An FAA order to inspect 471 Boeing 737 MAX jets sounds alarming. The mechanism behind it, and why no cracks have actually turned up on the model, explains why airlines aren't changing their schedules.
Why the Movie on Your Flight Isn't the Theatrical Cut
Olivia Wilde didn't recognize her own film after watching it on a flight. The reason in-flight movies get re-cut has little to do with the airline and everything to do with an invisible vendor.
Why Airlines Sell More Tickets Than They Have Seats
An empty seat is revenue an airline can never get back once the door closes, which is why carriers deliberately sell a few more tickets than they have seats.
easyJet Accepts Castlelake's £6.90 Offer, Valuing the Airline at £5.2bn
The fifth offer in 23 days finally moved easyJet's board. What Castlelake gets for £5.2bn, and why the deal needs a 51 percent European wrapper.