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Aviation
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The Next Leap in Flight: Status Check on the Technologies That Will Change How We Fly
Supersonic jets, flying taxis, wingless airliners, and an engine without a cowling — here's what each of these technologies actually is, the milestone to watch next, and a grounded read on when you might board one.
Is United Really More Expensive at Houston? We Checked the Data.
As a Houstonian, you've probably felt like United charges whatever it wants at IAH. We ran the numbers using 200,000 actual tickets. The answer is yes — but the story is more interesting than that.
The Hidden Cost of Flying: Ancillary Fees by Airline, 2023–2025
Frontier's $22 fare costs you $50 by the time you board. Southwest quietly added bag fees in 2025. Delta is actually your cheapest option once you factor everything in. Three years of real data tell the full story.
Why Southwest Keeps Failing at United's Hubs — And Why They Keep Trying
Southwest just pulled out of O'Hare and Dulles. They left Houston Bush in 2024. It's the same story every time — and it has nothing to do with fuel prices.
The A350-1000ULR Just Had Its Maiden Flight. Nine Years Later, It's Finally Happening.
Airbus' ultra-long-range A350 took to the skies today for the first time — 22-hour non-stop flights are now a matter of when, not if. Meanwhile, Boeing's 777X is still waiting for the FAA to call.