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<p>American startups such as Boom are looking to revive supersonic passenger flight decades after Concorde was retired</p>

Trump’s latest order opens skies across the US to supersonic jets

<p>American, Delta and United — the top three U.S. airlines — each brought in over $1 billion from checked bag fees in 2024, according to federal data. </p>

Airlines raked in over $7B in revenue thanks to check-in bag fees

<p>The new Delta bedding set will include a Missoni duvet and white sleeping pillow</p>

Delta unveils new amenity kits and bedding - including a cuddle pillow

<p>A passenger challenged Ryanair after they were charged for hand luggage that, according to the court, could ‘perfectly be transported in the cabin’</p>

Airline bag policies are sexist and Ryanair court ruling proves it

<p>At least 80 per cent of Emirates staff will complete dedicated autism and sensory-awareness training</p>

Emirates to become world’s first autism-certified airline

<p>A man checks a flight information display showing many canceled flights at Virginia’s Washington Dulles International airport Monday. After thousands of flight cancelations and delays were reported across states affected by a deadly winter storm in the eastern U.S., wintry weather has its eye on Texas and the South </p>

More airport chaos expected following deadly winter storm

<p>Wizz Air at Luton airport </p>

Wizz Air ad banned over claim ‘greenest choice’ claim

Iceland Volcano

EIceland’s huge volcano on the Rekjanes Peninsula erupts – again

<p>Plan your perfect winter getaway with The Independent’s travel team</p>

Simon Calder answers your winter holiday questions in live event

<p>Engine issue: British Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner at London Heathrow</p>

Cost of flights to soar to record high next year, experts warn

<p>A ‘passenger service and security fee’ will help pay for the revamp </p>

Revamped terminals mean higher fees are on their way in Singapore

<p>The new Yunxing aircraft could be capable of speeds of 3,100mph </p>

How a Chinese hypersonic plane could fly to New York in two hours

<p>American Airline's International flights passengers line up to check in during a global technical outage at Miami International airport in Miami, Florida, USA, 19 July 2024</p>

CrowdStrike reveals how IT outage that led to global chaos happened

<p>Chancellor of the exchequer Jeremy Hunt flew from Heathrow to Manchester (Jordan Pettitt/PA)</p>

Flying to Manchester for Tory conference? That’s just plane silly....

<p>Not just the rich and famous: DiamondAir’s client base ranges from some of the most recognised people in the world, to regular families trying to make life easier </p>

Travelling like a VIP isn’t just for the famous and ultra-wealthy

<p>Lucy Chang and Iain Hawthorn pictured ‘during happier times’ on a visit to Symi, near Rhodes</p>

Pregnant woman on anniversary holiday among thousands now stuck abroad

<p>Air travel was cast into disarray on Monday</p>

Holidaymakers in travel hell as traffic control fault grounds flights

<p>The proposed deal involves two of the leading suppliers of signalling systems for mainline and urban railway networks (Jane Barlow/PA)</p>

Rail bosses spend £10k a week on flights – cheaper than trains

<p>A bit of weather above Singapore</p>

‘There’s a bit of weather ahead’: What pilots’ messages really mean

<p>Babies on planes are a frequent subject for debate among travellers </p>

Man stuck between family on plane after dad refuses to swap seats

Watch the first episode of Travel Smart

<p>Qatar Airways also won the Excellence in Long Haul - Middle East/Africa Award and Best Business Class awards</p>

World’s best airline revealed

<p>Departing soon? An Airbus A320 belonging to easyJet at Faro airport in Portugal</p>

EasyJet operations chief resigns as peak season begins

<p>Tokyo-bound flight diverted to LAX</p>

Plane takes 12 hours to fly from Dallas to LA

<p>Bristol airport queues </p>

Minister says travel industry should have prepared for holiday demand

<p>Passengers scramble aboard a Wizz Air aircraft at London Luton airport, where it serves 75 destinations</p>

Wizz Air to beat expectations despite Omicron and Ukraine war