How Southwest’s New Seating Policy Will Affect Plus-Size Travelers

Among other changes, the airline will soon require travelers who “encroach upon the neighboring seat” to purchase an additional ticket, which might not be refunded.

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Delta and United Passengers Sue Airlines Over Fees for Windowless Window Seats

Two suits filed this week accuse the airlines of unfairly charging passengers extra fees for window seats that the carriers knew were adjacent to aircraft walls.

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How to Avoid Getting Caught Up in ‘Air Rage’

The passenger fistfights seen on viral videos aren’t inevitable. Here are the warning signs and tips on how to dial down the tension.

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Air Canada Strike Ends, but Flight Cancellations Continue. Here’s What Travelers Should Know.

The airline and its 10,000 flight attendants reached a tentative agreement, but cancellations will continue. Here’s what to know if your flight is affected.

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Why Were Air Canada Flight Attendants Striking? Boarding Pay Was a Central Issue

The strike, which ended on Tuesday, focused attention on why many airlines don’t start paying flight attendants until the plane doors are shut.

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A.I. Travel Tools Are Everywhere. Are They Any Good?

A.I.-powered tools can help you plan trips, squeeze value out of loyalty programs and translate languages. But don’t give up Google Flights just yet.

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Air Canada and Striking Flight Attendants’ Union Reach Tentative Deal

Thousands of flight attendants must still approve the agreement. The walkout, which began Saturday, has disrupted half a million travelers’ plans, the airline said.

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Air Canada Strike Leaves Stranded Passengers Frustrated and Angry

Many passengers are still struggling to find alternative transportation and are angry at the airline. “You feel like you’re at their mercy,” said one.

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Air Canada Flight Attendants Say They Will Defy Back-to-Work Order

The decision by the union representing the 10,000 workers means that travel chaos will most likely continue for at least a second day.

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$800 for a Credit Card? Why Your Premium Cards Will Cost More.

Credit card companies and airlines are in a race for customers who spend the most money — and that is making it harder for many other customers to score deals and perks.

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