Members of a new app-driven service can book a seat on any of 4,000 private jets that have extra room on their flights for about what it costs to fly first-class.
The latest details on flight delays, with CNBC's Hampton Pearson. And, Ray Neidl, Nexa Capital, provides insight on how sequester-induced furloughs are impacting the airline sector.
Joe Leonard, former AirTran CEO; and Trish Gilbert, NATCA, discuss the political implications of sequester cuts on the FAA, and the resulting travel crunch at airports.
Online-travel agency Expedia beta on earnings but warned of a lower full-year profit from its discount travel website Hotwire due to higher car-rental rates and competition.
US Airways matched United's domestic change fee hike of $50, bringing the cost of changing reservations to $200 from $150. Other airlines are likely to follow, one analyst says.
Seth Kaplan, Airline Weekly, discusses the latest details on FAA furloughs and flight delays. And, Stephen Joyce, Choice Hotels, weighs in on its impact on the hotel industry. Meanwhile, CNBC's Hampton Pearson has the update on which airports are hit the hardest.
Gary Kelly, Chairman, President & CEO of Southwest Airlines, discusses his company's first quarter results, and explains how the sequester squeeze is impacting airline delays.
Commercial carriers are now offering passengers an upgrade to VIP treatment for about $125 on top of the ticket price. Perks include; a personal greeter; faster security checks; and escort to the gate, reports CNBC's Becky Quick.
Siva Govindasamy, Asia Managing Editor of Flightglobal says domestic demand in China's airline sector is strong, but bird flu is the biggest threat that could derail growth.
Want to send a cocktail to that attractive passenger across the aisle? Virgin America has the answer with a new seat-to-seat drink or meal delivery feature.
Air travelers are bracing for delays after thousands of FAA workers were hit with furloughs, reports CNBC's Hampton Pearson. Meanwhile Seth Kaplan, Airline Weekly, and CNBC's Phil LeBeau, weigh in.