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Behind the mesh curtain: Why airline class wars will intensify in 2026
Planes line up on the tarmac at LaGuardia Airport on November 10, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images From Spirit Airlines’ fight for survival to American Airlines‘ planned glow-up, from new international routes and brand-new airport lounges to stingier frequent flyer policies, class divides in the sky […]
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Brigitte Bardot, 1960s sultry sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot during the shooting of the program “Sacha show.” Ina | Ina | Getty Images Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died. She was 91. Bardot died Sunday at her […]
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Winter storm puts airlines to the test. Here’s what travelers need to know
A traveler near a departures board at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey, US, on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty Images Airlines are letting flyers change their trips ahead of a major winter storm that will put carriers to the test during one of the busiest […]
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Waymo pauses robotaxis in SF again due to flash flood warnings on Christmas Day
Waymo autonomous taxis turns onto Post Street in San Francisco, California, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Waymo temporarily paused its robotaxi service in the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday, ahead of expected storms in the area, according to a customer notification in the company’s driverless ride-hailing […]
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5 major trends set to shape travel in 2026
Traveling is no longer just about the destination – or even the journey. It’s about the experience you walk away with. Since the end of Covid, experience‑led travel has continued to evolve, shifting away from checking off landmarks and more towards meaningful trips that help travelers connect with the people and places they visit. CNBC […]
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Southwest’s profits are down 42% this year but it’s the top U.S. airline stock
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 airplane arrives at Los Angeles International Airport from San Francisco on March 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty Images Southwest Airlines‘ profits fell 42% in the first nine months of the year compared with the same period in 2024. But its stock […]
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Brick trophies, a life-size pink Cadillac and a team sponsorship: Why Lego is going all in on F1
Formula 1 cars and a circuit made with Lego are displayed at the 2025 Canadian International AutoShow at the Metro Convention Centre in Toronto, Feb. 21, 2025. Nurphoto | Getty Images Lego is rebuilding how consumers engage with motorsport brick by brick. In 2025, Lego kicked off a partnership with Formula 1 that brought officially […]
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Disney’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ disappoints with weak $88 million domestic opening
Still from Disney’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” Disney The opening weekend for Disney’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” was less of a blaze and more of a simmer. And that’s the expectation for the full theatrical run of the third installment in James Cameron’s Avatar franchise. During its first three days in theaters, “Fire and Ash” […]
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ snares $12 million in Thursday previews
Still from Disney’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” Disney Disney and James Cameron’s third Avatar movie, “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” hit theaters Thursday, snapping up $12 million in early preview screenings domestically. The second installment in the film series, “The Way of Water,” had a better start and tallied $5 million more in its Thursday preview […]
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American Airlines no longer lets basic economy flyers earn miles
American Airlines Grant Baldwin | Getty Images American Airlines customers flying on basic economy fares will no longer earn frequent flyer miles or points toward elite status, the carrier said this week. “We routinely evaluate our fare products to remain competitive in the marketplace. Customers who purchase a Basic Economy ticket on December 17, 2025 and […]
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