Airlines

How much are airline miles worth in 2026? Published valuations run 1.2 to 1.7 cents, but the only number that matters is your own cents per mile.

Do airline miles expire? Delta, United, Southwest, JetBlue and Alaska miles never expire, American gives you 24 months. Every US policy for 2026.

What airline names actually stand for, from KLM and Qantas to SAS and Avianca, and why so many describe a company that stopped existing decades ago.

Commercial aviation started in 1914, 1925, or 1936, depending on what you mean. Here is what the first airline, airmail, and the DC-3 each actually did.

Why do flights get cancelled? Rarely the weather alone. Crew duty limits, an out-of-position aircraft, a curfew or a grounded jet force most of them.

Why are flights so expensive right now? A 2026 jet fuel shock started it, but four airlines, no spare aircraft and higher pay keep fares up.

Ultra low cost airlines price the fare below cost and make their money on bags, seats and miles. Here is how the model works and why Spirit died.

Who owns Spirit Airlines? After two bankruptcies and the May 2026 shutdown, no one runs it. A Chapter 11 estate is selling the pieces off one by one.

How much do flight attendants make? Median pay was $67,130 in 2024, but the clock only starts when the cabin door closes. Here is the real math.

Airplane food is cooked in industrial kitchens near the airport, chilled, trucked to the aircraft door and reheated in the galley. Here is how it works.