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Interior of an economy class airline cabin with seatback entertainment screens, where in-flight movie edits are shown.

Why the Movie on Your Flight Isn't the Theatrical Cut

Olivia Wilde didn't recognize her own film after watching it on a flight. The reason in-flight movies get re-cut has little to do with the airline and everything to do with an invisible vendor.

Culture  · 21 Jul 2026, 09:24  · Maya Calder
Passengers waiting at an airport departure gate.

Why Airlines Sell More Tickets Than They Have Seats

An empty seat is revenue an airline can never get back once the door closes, which is why carriers deliberately sell a few more tickets than they have seats.

Business  · 12 Jul 2026, 05:16  · Priya Raman
An easyJet aircraft. The airline's board has agreed in principle to Castlelake's fifth takeover proposal of £6.90 a share.

easyJet Accepts Castlelake's £6.90 Offer, Valuing the Airline at £5.2bn

The fifth offer in 23 days finally moved easyJet's board. What Castlelake gets for £5.2bn, and why the deal needs a 51 percent European wrapper.

Business  · 5 Jul 2026, 18:51  · Priya Raman