This livestream of planes landing in a storm has derailed our day
'That's a pilot with finesse, innit.'
Airlines
The COVID-19 shutdown is making weather prediction more difficult
Grounding all those flights reduces the accuracy of our weather models.
Google makes it easier to find COVID-19 travel advisories
And to search airline cancellation policies.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Gogo will offer 5G in-flight internet in 2021
It'll be available in the US and Canada.
E-ticketing flaw could allow hackers to print boarding passes
Eight airlines send check-in links via unencrypted email that could be hijacked.
Bluesmart shuts down following smart luggage battery ban
The crowdfunding hit is also ending refunds and warranty support.
US airlines plan to enforce new rules on smart bags
You'll have to remove the battery if you want to check your luggage.
FAA proposes ban on large electronics in checked baggage
Explosive batteries are becoming a serious safety concern.
Worldwide flight delays caused by glitchy check-in system
Airports and airlines on at least four continents are affected.
British Airways pushes planes with remote-controlled vehicles
They're electric, too.
In-flight Netflix will be available on more airlines in 2018
Mobile streaming technology makes it possible.
TSA may ask you to unpack tablets and cluttered carry-on bags
Get ready to use a lot more bins at airport security.
US may not ban laptops on European flights after all
After worried airlines pushed back, officials say a full ban is "off the table."
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Boom's supersonic jets will pick up where the Concorde left off
Soon, you might be able to fly from New York to London in half the time.
Delta's RFID luggage tracking system now includes a map view
Stop wondering if your bag made that tight connection.
Google Flights adds price-tracking notifications
Now you can figure out the best time to book the cheapest flight to Hawaii.
Satellite tracking for airliners may help prevent disappearances
FlightAware teamed up with Aireon on a tracking system that's slated to go live in 2018.
Australian airlines ban use of Samsung's Galaxy Note 7
The FAA is looking into doing the same.
Delta is rolling out RFID luggage tags by the end of summer
Better tracking means fewer lost bags, we hope.
