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Will AI end cheap flights? Critics attack Delta’s “predatory” AI pricing.

Delta has become the first airline to announce that it is using AI to boost profits by personalizing pricing through a pilot program that for months has caused customers to pay different prices for the same flights based on their data profile. Critics have warned that this use of AI goes beyond airline practices that charge people who book flights ahead less than people who book flights at the last minute—and could ultimately mean the end of cheap flights across the board if other airlines foll

Final report on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 in-flight exit door plug separation

What Happened ​​On January 5, 2024, a Boeing 737-9 airplane operated by Alaska Airlines as flight 1282 experienced an in-flight separation of the left mid exit door (MED) plug and rapid depressurization when climbing through about 14,830 ft after takeoff from Portland International Airport (PDX), Portland, Oregon. One flight attendant and 7 passengers received minor injuries; the captain, the first officer, 3 flight attendants, and 164 passengers were uninjured; and the airplane sustained subst

When is the best time to book your flight? Google Search has spilled its airfare secrets

Daniel Garrido/Getty Images The last time I booked a vacation flight, I literally spent over an hour finding the cheapest ticket to Hawaii with two criteria in mind: that it wasn't a red-eye flight, and it only had one layover. At least one layover was to be expected (at LAX) because Kentucky is a long way from the Aloha State. I could've saved some time, though -- and money -- had I known what Google's recent report revealed. Also: 7 gadgets I recommend for travel as a digital nomad What is

Is this the best time to book your flight? Google Search just spilled its airfare secrets

Daniel Garrido/Getty Images The last time I booked a vacation flight, I literally spent over an hour finding the cheapest ticket to Hawaii with two criteria in mind: that it wasn't a red-eye flight, and it only had one layover. At least one layover was to be expected (at LAX) because Kentucky is a long way from the Aloha State. I could've saved some time, though -- and money -- had I known what Google's recent report revealed. Also: 7 gadgets I recommend for travel as a digital nomad What is

The best (and worst) in-flight Wi-Fi service on airlines, ranked

Westend61 / Getty Images I sometimes try to squeeze in work during a long airline flight, and for that I typically need to tap into the in-flight Wi-Fi. How do today's airlines fare at providing good wireless access? A new report from Speedtest app provider Ookla looks at the best and worst of in-flight Wi-Fi. To compile its report, Ookla analyzed the data collected by its Speedtest app during the first quarter of 2025. The results included Wi-Fi performance for individual airlines, as well as

Joby delivers first aircraft to Dubai as air taxi service nears launch

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Joby Aviation is getting ready to take flight. The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) company has delivered its first production aircraft to Dubai, where it plans to launch a commercial air taxi service in early 2026. Joby, which has successfully completed multiple flight tests with a pilot onboard, says it has

After successfully entering Earth's atmosphere, a European spacecraft is lost

A European company that seeks to develop orbital spacecraft for cargo, and eventually humans, took a step forward this week with a test flight that saw its "Mission Possible" vehicle power up and fly successfully in orbit before making a controlled reentry into Earth's atmosphere. However, after encountering an "issue," the Exploration Company lost contact with its spacecraft a few minutes before touchdown in the ocean. In an update on LinkedIn Tuesday morning, the company characterized the te

The viral wireless audio dongle for in-flight entertainment is better than ever

ZDNET's key takeaways The AirFly Pro 2 allows users to listen wirelessly to traditionally wired-only systems like in-flight entertainment systems. You can use your favorite headphones with the AirFly Pro 2 and enable their special audio features like noise cancellation and spatial audio. If you don't fly regularly or don't need a Bluetooth dongle in your everyday life, the $60 price tag may be a big ask. View now at Twelve South View now at Amazon View now at Verizon more buying choices Flyin

When is the best time to book your flight? These Google insights could make your next trip cheaper

Jaromir/Getty Images The last time I booked a vacation flight, I literally spent over an hour finding the cheapest ticket to Hawaii with two criteria in mind: that it wasn't a red-eye flight, and it only had one layover. At least one layover was to be expected (at LAX) because Kentucky is a long way from the Aloha State. I could've saved some time, though -- and money -- had I known what Google's recent report revealed. Also: 7 gadgets I recommend for travel as a digital nomad What is the che

This Ruko 6K Drone Is Cheaper Than Its Black Friday Price on Amazon, No Need to Wait for Prime Day

Fourth of July is coming up. If you want a fancy new toy to show off to your friends and family when they come over for the cookout, consider this Ruko F11PRO 2 drone. Normally priced at $570, it’s actually part of a limited time deal over at Amazon. For the time being, you can can pick it up for a solid 40% discount. That brings the price down to just $340—saving you a whopping $230. You can put that extra cash towards some hot dogs or maybe some fireworks. Just consider not flying the drone wh

After successfully entering Earth’s atmosphere, a European spacecraft is lost

A European company that seeks to develop orbital spacecraft for cargo, and eventually humans, took a step forward this week with a test flight that saw its "Mission Possible" vehicle power up and fly successfully in orbit before making a controlled reentry into Earth's atmosphere. However, after encountering an "issue," the Exploration Company lost contact with its spacecraft a few minutes before touchdown in the ocean. In an update on LinkedIn Tuesday morning, the company characterized the te

When is the best time to book your flight? Google just revealed its airfare secrets

Alexander Spatari/Getty Images The last time I booked a vacation flight, I literally spent over an hour finding the cheapest ticket to Hawaii with two criteria in mind: that it wasn't a red-eye flight, and it only had one layover. At least one layover was to be expected (at LAX) because Kentucky is a long way from the Aloha State. I could've saved some time, though -- and money -- had I known what Google's recent report revealed. Also: 7 gadgets I recommend for travel as a digital nomad What

uBlock Origin Lite Beta for Safari iOS

Installing and testing beta apps Each build is available to test for up to 90 days, starting from the day the developer uploads their build. You can see how many days you have left for testing under the app name in TestFlight. TestFlight will notify you each time a new build is available and will include instructions on what you need to test. Alternatively, with TestFlight 3 or later, you can turn on automatic updates to have the latest beta builds install automatically. When the testing perio

NASA Aircraft Set to Perform Wild Low-Altitude Stunts Around These U.S. Cities

NASA is getting ready to fly two planes over mid-Atlantic states and parts of California, where they will be carrying out special maneuvers at a close distance while collecting valuable data about our changing planet. The two research aircraft, named P-3 Orion (N426NA) and a King Air B200 (N46L), are set to fly over Baltimore, Philadelphia, the Virginia cities of Hampton, Hopewell, and Richmond, in addition to the Los Angeles Basin, Salton Sea, and Central Valley, according to NASA. The flights

‘Major Anomaly’ Behind Latest SpaceX Starship Explosion

Musk wrote that the nitrogen COPV appears to have failed below its proof pressure, within conditions that should not have damaged the tank. "If further investigation confirms that this is what happened, it is the first time ever for this design," Musk added. Picking Up the Pieces Earlier Wednesday, just hours before the late-night explosion at Starbase, an advisory released by the Federal Aviation Administration showed SpaceX had set June 29 as a tentative launch date for the next Starship tes

SpaceX Starship Explodes in Spectacular Fireball at Texas Test Facility

The upper stage prototype, designated Ship 36, exploded shortly before midnight local time on June 18 during routine preparations for an upcoming test flight. SpaceX is in the midst of preparing for Starship’s next fully integrated test, known as Flight 10. The last several tests haven’t gone well, but this prototype never even left the ground. The explosion—as shown in spectacular footage from NASASpaceFlight.com—occurred at SpaceX’s Massey facility, a test site located several miles from the

Honda joins space race with first successful reusable rocket test

What just happened? Add Honda to the growing list of entities interested in the modern space race. The Japanese automotive giant's research and development arm recently conducted a successful rocket launch and landing, marking the first time the company has safely landed a rocket after reaching a height of nearly 300 meters. The historic flight took place on June 17 at the Honda facility in Taiki Town, Hiroo District, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, which has been dubbed as a "space town" thanks to

6 Tools for Tracking the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Civil Liberties

In just a few months, Donald Trump’s second presidential term has drastically reshaped the United States federal government and moved to consolidate the power of the executive branch. At the behest of the president, numerous federal agencies have undertaken aggressive, invasive initiatives to crack down on immigration, police speech, investigate political opponents, curtail US public health efforts and emergency preparedness, and more. With so much happening at once, numerous organizations and

Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 Review: Add Bluetooth to Every Flight

8.6 / 10 SCORE Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 Pros Add Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity to just about anything Tiny A little easier to use than its predecessor Cons A little more expensive than its predecessor Minor lip-sync delay due to Bluetooth connection Not (quite) as necessary as it once was It can be extremely frustrating to spend a bunch of money on a great set of noise-canceling headphones, only to get on your first flight with them and find out you can't hear the in-flight entertainment. Wh

Saab achieves AI milestone with Gripen E

Saab, in collaboration with Helsing, today announced the successful completion of the first three flights integrating Helsing’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent ‘Centaur’ into a Gripen E fighter jet. As part of Saab’s ‘Project Beyond’, the flights, where the first flight, was conducted on May 28, mark a significant advance in bringing AI capabilities to military aircraft. It is also yet another proof point of Gripen E´s unparalleled ability to rapidly update software without disregarding safet

TestFlight adds managed background assets, faster macOS app installs on Apple Silicon

Apple’s TestFlight app for distributing pre-release software has been updated with new features and performance gains. Apple released TestFlight version 3.9 today, introducing managed background asset testing and a speed boost for beta app installation on recent Macs. Introduction of managed background assets (self-hosted assets) and Apple-hosted background assets for testing Faster installation of macOS apps on Apple Silicon Stability improvements and bug fixes Apple announced Background A

Mere weeks after Starship’s breakup, the vehicle may soon fly again

A little over a month after SpaceX's large Starship launch ended in an explosion over several Caribbean islands, the company is preparing its next rocket for a test flight. According to a notice posted by the Federal Aviation Administration, the eighth test flight of the Starship vehicle could take place as early as February 26 from the Starbase launch site in South Texas. The launch window extends from 5:30 pm local time (23:30 UTC) to 7:09 pm (01:09 UTC). Company sources confirmed that this