This livestream of planes landing in a storm has derailed our day'That's a pilot with finesse, innit.'By S. Dent, 02.18.2022
The COVID-19 shutdown is making weather prediction more difficultGrounding all those flights reduces the accuracy of our weather models.By A. Tarantola, 04.08.2020
Google makes it easier to find COVID-19 travel advisoriesAnd to search airline cancellation policies.By C. Fisher, 03.24.2020
Gogo will offer 5G in-flight internet in 2021It'll be available in the US and Canada.By C. Fisher, 05.30.2019
E-ticketing flaw could allow hackers to print boarding passesEight airlines send check-in links via unencrypted email that could be hijacked.By A. Dellinger, 02.06.2019
Bluesmart shuts down following smart luggage battery banThe crowdfunding hit is also ending refunds and warranty support.By K. Holt, 05.01.2018
US airlines plan to enforce new rules on smart bagsYou'll have to remove the battery if you want to check your luggage.By R. LeFebvre, 12.06.2017
FAA proposes ban on large electronics in checked baggageExplosive batteries are becoming a serious safety concern.By R. LeFebvre, 10.20.2017
Worldwide flight delays caused by glitchy check-in systemAirports and airlines on at least four continents are affected.By S. Dent, 09.28.2017
British Airways pushes planes with remote-controlled vehiclesThey're electric, too.By R. LeFebvre, 09.25.2017
In-flight Netflix will be available on more airlines in 2018Mobile streaming technology makes it possible.By J. Fingas, 09.25.2017
TSA may ask you to unpack tablets and cluttered carry-on bagsGet ready to use a lot more bins at airport security.By A. Dalton, 05.24.2017
US may not ban laptops on European flights after allAfter worried airlines pushed back, officials say a full ban is "off the table." By S. Dent, 05.18.2017
Recommended Reading: Technology hasn't improved the airline experienceThe best long-form writing on technology and more on the web.By B. Steele, 04.15.2017
Boom's supersonic jets will pick up where the Concorde left offSoon, you might be able to fly from New York to London in half the time. By R. Baldwin, 11.11.2016
Delta's RFID luggage tracking system now includes a map viewStop wondering if your bag made that tight connection.By A. Dalton, 10.25.2016
Google Flights adds price-tracking notificationsNow you can figure out the best time to book the cheapest flight to Hawaii. By R. Baldwin, 10.17.2016
Satellite tracking for airliners may help prevent disappearancesFlightAware teamed up with Aireon on a tracking system that's slated to go live in 2018. By B. Steele, 09.22.2016
Australian airlines ban use of Samsung's Galaxy Note 7The FAA is looking into doing the same. By S. Dent, 09.08.2016
Delta is rolling out RFID luggage tags by the end of summerBetter tracking means fewer lost bags, we hope.By A. Dalton, 04.29.2016