Airlines are collecting more and more passenger data. They say it’s to offer a more personalized inflight experience but data privacy experts ask why.
Author: Zach Wichter, USA TODAY
American Airlines will now charge basic economy passengers to check bags on all tickets
A bag fee policy update means American Airlines will now charge up to $75 for the first checked bag on some flights for basic economy ticketholders.
Southwest Airlines is offering 40% off tickets to celebrate 52 years of flying
Southwest Airlines will celebrate its 52nd anniversary on June 18 and is selling tickets for 40% off in honor of the milestone.
Double whammy: Plane’s emergency slide deploys after flight diverts over instrument issue
A Delta flight from New York to Los Angeles diverted to Salt Lake City after pilots noticed an instrument issue. Then the emergency slide deployed.
Ground delay: Flights to Newark, LaGuardia delayed as smoke reduces visibility around NY
The Federal Aviation Administration instituted a ground delay program for Newark and LaGuardia Airports as wildfire smoke reduces visibility near NYC.
Is your airplane tracking how much you drink? These sensors may be offer better service.
New tech from Collins Aerospace allows flight attendants to track what you’re doing to improve their service and maintenance to respond faster.
Yes, you could inhale toxic fumes during your flight: What to know | Cruising Altitude
Toxic fume incidents aren’t very common, but they can make passengers, flight attendants and pilots seriously ill. Here are the warning signs.
Look: This seating concept could let wheelchair users fly in their own chairs
One of the most popular displays at the Aircraft Cabin Interiors Expo featured a concept that allows wheelchairs to be secured in airplane cabins.
Wheelchair users may soon be able to fly in their own device with this new seat concept.
A new concept for onboard wheelchair securement is demonstrated at the Aircraft Cabin Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany.
How engineering lets economy airplane seats offer more legroom in a small space
USA TODAY spoke to a major airplane seat manufacturer to understand how small changes can make a big difference when it comes to legroom in economy.