‘Melania’ earns a surprising $7 million, best non-music documentary debut in a decade

‘Melania’ earns a surprising  million, best non-music documentary debut in a decade

Movie posters for the documentary “Melania” featuring U.S. first lady Melania Trump are displayed in a New York City subway station, in New York, U.S., Jan. 14, 2026. Jeenah Moon | Reuters Amazon’s “Melania” earned $7 million at the domestic box office during its debut this weekend, the highest opening for a non-music documentary in … Read more

Southwest ends open seating after 54 years. Here’s what the last flight was like

Southwest ends open seating after 54 years. Here’s what the last flight was like

OVER THE PACIFIC OCEAN — The 112 passengers on this Southwest Airlines red-eye flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles were the last in the airline’s more than 54-year history to scramble for a seat on board. Before dawn on Tuesday, Southwest ended its quirky (or anxiety-inducing, depending on the traveler) open-seating policy in favor of … Read more

American Airlines projects revenue growth for 2026, misses earnings estimates for fourth quarter

American Airlines projects revenue growth for 2026, misses earnings estimates for fourth quarter

American Airlines projected Tuesday that its focus on premium will “begin delivering results in 2026” as the carrier races to catch up to its far more profitable rivals and capitalize on strong demand from high-spending customers. The Fort Worth-based airline projected it will deliver nearly $2 of improvement in adjusted earnings per share at the … Read more

Airlines cancel hundreds of flights as massive winter storm sweeps across U.S.

Airlines cancel hundreds of flights as massive winter storm sweeps across U.S.

Airplanes on the tarmac during a snow storm at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, US, on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.  Ting Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Airlines canceled more than 1,300 flights scheduled for Friday as a massive winter storm sweeps across the U.S. with heavy snow and sleet in the … Read more

United Airlines could hit record earnings after strong start to 2026

United Airlines could hit record earnings after strong start to 2026

A United Airlines airplane at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Nov. 6, 2025. Brandon Bell | Getty Images United Airlines on Tuesday said it could generate record earnings this year thanks to strong travel demand, with sales of premium seats, business travel and no-frills tickets robust in recent weeks. The carrier expects adjusted … Read more

Boeing outsold Airbus last year for first time since 2018, deliveries rise to 600

Boeing outsold Airbus last year for first time since 2018, deliveries rise to 600

A Boeing Co. 737 Max airplane at the company’s manufacturing facility in Renton, Washington, US, on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images Boeing logged net orders for 1,173 airplanes last year, marking the first time it outsold its European rival Airbus since 2018, the latest sign of Boeing’s recovery. Boeing … Read more

Delta CEO sees record earnings in reach again thanks to high-end travel demand

Delta CEO sees record earnings in reach again thanks to high-end travel demand

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-332(ER). Joan Valls | Nurphoto | Getty Images Delta Air Lines‘ earnings could jump more than 20% this year from 2025 thanks to robust travel demand, particularly at the high end of the market, and potentially reach a record, CEO Ed Bastian said. Delta on Tuesday forecast adjusted earnings per … Read more

Boeing’s airplane deliveries are the highest in 7 years. Now it’s about to pick up the pace

Boeing’s airplane deliveries are the highest in 7 years. Now it’s about to pick up the pace

A Boeing Co. 737 Max airplane at the company’s manufacturing facility in Renton, Washington, US, on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images Boeing is set to report this week that it delivered the most airplanes since 2018 last year after it stabilized its production, the clearest sign of a turnaround … Read more

Airlines cancel dozens of Caribbean flights after U.S. attacks on Venezuela

Airlines cancel dozens of Caribbean flights after U.S. attacks on Venezuela

Passengers sleep on the floor, after flights were delayed and cancelled when the airspace was closed due to U.S. strikes on Venezuela overnight, at Rafael Hernandez International Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo Airlines canceled flights throughout the Caribbean on Saturday following U.S. strikes on Venezuela after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered commercial aircraft to avoid airspace in parts … Read more