Air Travel Updates and Tips

The 'Air Travel Updates and Tips' living topic provides comprehensive coverage of the latest developments and essential information in the airline and airport sectors. This includes recent incidents, policy changes, and operational adjustments by major airlines such as Delta, United, and Southwest. The content also covers the evolving regulations from the FAA and DOT, such as new rules on family seating and refunds for delays and cancellations. Additionally, the page offers practical advice for travelers on navigating common issues like baggage policies, flight cancellations, and using travel insurance. It aims to keep travelers informed and prepared for their journeys, ensuring a smoother and more informed travel experience.

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How did flying become so safe, and then start to get scary?

One expert believes advanced safety features can only go so far

January, 31st, 2025 By Mark Huffman

The mid-air collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter near Washington’s Reagan National Airport was a shock to the nation. It may have been even more shocking because, over the last 25 years crashes involving U.S. commercial aircraft have been extremely rare.

Not counting the aircraft lost on Sept. 11, 2001, there had been only two fatal crashes involving domestic airliners in the last 25 years before Wednesday’s disaster. The most rec...

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