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The BriefDelta Air Lines has been named the Wall Street Journal's top U.S. airline for the fourth year in a row.The Atlanta-based airline scored high in on-time arrivals and few involuntary bumpings.

In the hours since the Eagles punched their ticket to the Super Bowl with a 55-23 rout of the Washington Commanders in Sunday's NFC Championship Game, airlines have rushed to add service between Philadelphia and New Orleans for the big game.

Delta Air Lines is dropping nonstop service to two Central American destinations from a key West Coast hub — but launching two new routes for the summer months.

Having your luggage lost or mishandled can derail an exciting trip before it even begins. When it comes to keeping track of travelers' baggage, some airports and airlines fare better than others.

Among the carriers with a commanding presence in the US, Southwest Airlines has a significant customer base and a network that competes with other major legacy carriers in the cou

Southwest Airlines is hitting pause on corporate hiring, promotions and summer internships to cut costs after months of pressure from an activist investor.

Southwest was a profit machine for its first 50 years — it never suffered a full-year loss until the pandemic crushed air travel in 2020. Since then, the company has been more profitable than American Airlines but far less so than Delta Air Lines and ...

Late deliveries of new aircraft from Boeing and Airbus, air traffic constraints and financial pressures have limited airlines' ability to expand flights, which has pushed fares higher. Spirit Airlines, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November, was the most dramatic case and has slashed its flights to cut costs.

Less than two weeks after Winter Storm Cora grounded flights throughout the Gulf Coast, Winter Storm Enzo has caused hundreds of flight cancellations and even more delays.

Airlines hope to meet the traveler demand for premium flying, whether by offering more roomier seats in economy or upgrading higher-tier classes.