Smaller jets can be cozier and boast competitive fares due to the cheaper costs, and their fewer passengers mean faster boarding and deplaning times.

American Airlines continues to tweak its boarding process with a goal of making getting on the plane more efficient – and less likely for passengers to have to gate check their carry-on bags.

Airbus has unveiled Qantas’ new extra-long range narrow-body aircraft for the first time, which will open up new domestic and ...