Flight
-
News
No Thanks, Grandma, I’m Saving Room for Airplane Food
U.S. carriers are offering complimentary in-flight menus created by celebrated chefs, wine pairings selected by master sommeliers and specialty dishes…
-
Science
SpaceX Is Ready for the 2nd Launch of Its Starship Moon and Mars Rocket
Elon Musk’s private space company is hoping for a better performance on Friday of the giant rocket, which is the…
-
Books
Why I Keep Watching In-Flight Meltdowns
How the airplane became a viral sensation, the star of videos about questionable behavior — and the new backdrop for…
-
Whether You Call it ‘Skiplagging’ or ‘Hidden-City Travel,’ It’s Contentious
Booking a flight with a layover in the city that’s the real destination for the traveler can net big bargains,…
-
News
Cash for Delayed or Canceled Flights? What to Know About Biden’s Plan.
If a proposed federal rule takes effect, airlines will have to pay passengers for meals, hotels, ground transportation and lost…
-
Science
The First 3-D Printed Rocket Fails Shortly After Launch
Relativity Space, a private company with ambitions for sending people to Mars, made it off the launchpad, but the vehicle…
-
News
Banned From Russian Airspace, U.S. Airlines Look to Restrict Competitors
Because of the war in Ukraine, U.S. carriers have to take the long way on flights to and from Asia,…
-
Finance
Southwest Airlines Faces Tough Questions From Senators
The company canceled thousands of flights around Christmas, disrupting travel for about two million people.
-
Science
Space and Astronomy in February: What to Expect
February’s space events start with a somber memorial. The first of the month is the 20th anniversary of the Columbia disaster, when…
-
News
Air Travel Debacles Put a Star of Biden’s Cabinet in the Hot Seat
Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary, is facing scrutiny after a meltdown by Southwest Airlines and a Federal Aviation Administration system…