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Is the future of air travel hypersonic?
Under the Radar The dream of flying at five times the speed of sound still faces huge obstacles, ranging from technical to environmental to economic
By The Week UK Published
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Boeing's ongoing problems could create summer travel havoc
In the Spotlight US airlines are slated to receive 40% fewer airplanes than anticipated this year
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Senate passes FAA bill with new consumer protections
Speed Read The legislation will require airlines to refund customers for flight delays
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is it actually economical to fly basic economy?
The Explainer Airlines have placed so many restrictions on basic economy, you may wonder if it's even worth the savings anymore
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Boeing blowout: how safe is flying?
The Explainer The Week looks at the statistics on modern air travel safety
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Last updated
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Boeing facing more questions after mid-air panel blowout
Speed Read US authorities ground latest Max 737 jets after 'catastrophic' crashes involving older models
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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White Easter more likely than a white Christmas
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Half-term airport chaos: what’s gone wrong?
Today's Big Question Unions and government blame industry bosses for crippling staff shortages
By The Week Staff Published
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The chemtrails conspiracy: what are the claims?
In the Spotlight Theorists believe governments, big businesses or the UN may be behind a large-scale secret plot
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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‘We need to reassess our toxic relationship with flying’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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How carbon offsetting works
feature Experts question efficiency and effectiveness of unregulated schemes that allegedly cancel out travel emissions
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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American Airlines confirms UFO encounter
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Will plane fares double after coronavirus crisis?
In Depth Flights could restart before social distancing rules are lifted, meaning half-full planes and soaring prices
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Toxic flying: how safe is the air inside plane cabins?
In Depth Union preparing to take four airlines to court over ‘fume events’ in the sky
By The Week Staff Published
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