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Virgin America has partnered with the location-based business app Here On Biz to facilitate networking among its passengers both on the ground and in the air.

As of late, Sir Richard Branson's airline Virgin Atlantic has been making the rounds in the media for potential layoffs, profit losses and dropped routes. Here is a bit of advice on how the airline can turn around its image and get back to flying high.

A consortium of sustainability researchers sponsored by Boeing, Honeywell and Etihad Airways has conducted promising research on shrub-like plants that could give the airline industry, among others, an alternative to oil.

With restrictions on in-flight device usage loosening, airlines are competing to offer Wi-Fi deals at increasingly reduced rates.

Despite the inconvenience to passengers, mistakenly landing at the wrong airport points to larger security and safety issues.

Some lucky consumers were able to land round-trip airline tickets for under $50 due to a technical error.

Almost everyone knows to tip 15 to 20 percent of the bill for restaurant servers, but what about hotel staff, shuttle drivers and others who help you along your trip? Here's some advice.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. And he apparently is pretty good at getting people to feel good about a Canadian airline.

A Louisiana man shares his travel nightmare.

Save money and time -- early-morning flights have their advantages.

Regulators never had any data to suggest that cell phone use in flight was in any way a danger to passengers.

Love it or hate it, chatting on your cell phone during a flight could soon become a reality.

The European Commission has granted airlines permission to offer passengers 3G and LTE networks in flight.

US Airways and United are the latest to expand the use of personal electronic devices in flight. Check out what other airlines are no longer asking passengers to shut down before take off.

From in-flight showers, to airport spas and hair salons, airlines' premium classes are exploding with perks. Meanwhile in economy, space is getting even tighter.

Tips for making your trip more convenient and comfortable.

The FAA has always told passengers they have to put away their electronics during takeoff and landing. Now that old rule has been abolished.

Airlines are on track to collect $42.6 billion in ancillary revenue this year, according to a new study.

A CEO who has made being offensive part of his brand identity took to Twitter to face his customers and critics.

Business travelers are one step closer to being able to use their electronic devices during all stages of flight, including takeoff and landing.

More airlines are offering fliers a chance to skip security lines -- for a price.