American Eagle launches nonstop jet service between Dallas and Augusta, Ga.

In a complete 180, Spirit Airlines said it will refund a dying Vietnam veteran’s airfare following threatened boycotts and extensive media coverage.

American Airlines, working to emerge from bankruptcy and possibly merge with a competitor airline, this week rolled out a new look for its fleet.

It’s never been harder to pack for a flight. Airlines’ three-ounce rule, which forbids any liquid or gel in a bottle over three ounces in size, means repackaging personal products or buying sample-sized items for your carry-on bag. At the same time, most airlines now charge for checked bags and enforce rigid restrictions on height and weight.