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DOJ says JetBlue and Spirit merger would harm millions of Americans

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Here’s everything you need to know about Southwest’s holiday meltdown 

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Why so many flight cancellations? Here’s how to protect yourself this summer 

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Holiday getaway pushes US airport traffic to pandemic high

About 2.49 million passengers went through security checkpoints at U.S. airports Friday, according to figures released by the TSA.
/ July 2, 2022

Is your search history affecting your flight prices?

If a flight only becomes more expensive the more you search for it, your persistence may be part of the problem.
/ June 26, 2022

Prepare for sticker shock if you are traveling this summer

Domestic airline fares for summer 2022 are averaging more than $400 a round trip — 24% higher than this time in 2019, data firm says.
/ May 27, 2022
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Why is JetBlue trying to purchase Spirit Airlines?

After Frontier and Spirit Airlines announced their merger in February, JetBlue announced plans to pursue their own bid for Spirit. 
/ April 13, 2022
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Fly, but make it frugal: 7 ways to find cheap flights online

Looking to get away without blowing your travel budget? These websites will help you find cheap flights on the fly.
/ April 2, 2022

Hundreds more flights canceled because of staff shortages

Airlines continued to cancel flights because of staffing issues tied to COVID-19 during one of the busiest travel times of the year.
/ December 26, 2021

US plans to make airlines refund fees if bags are delayed

The Biden admin will propose that airlines must refund fees on checked baggage if the bags aren’t delivered to passengers quickly enough.
/ July 4, 2021