Most perks and services have already disappeared from air travel, but there’s still more to come: Airlines are planning even lower categories of service, saying it gives customers more choice. But it may also disguise more serious cost-cutting measures in places.
“Air rage” over reclining airplane seats is becoming a bigger and bigger problem, even grounding some planes. As airlines cram more people into the economy section, some passengers are buying devices like “Knee Defender” to thwart reclining. Still, new seats and seating layouts could relief the pain of today’s tight seats.
Airlines have been criticized for flying over Ukraine — now they’re being criticized for halting flights to Israel. Who decides where it’s safe to fly? Pilot Patrick Smith says it’s a multi-layered process.Airlines have been criticized for flying over Ukraine — now they’re being criticized for halting flights to Israel. Who decides where it’s safe to fly? Pilot Patrick Smith says it’s a multi-layered process.