kayak
Coverage of kayak in the Nexus archive.
- Two dead after kayak capsizes in private Fort Worth pond
Two male victims, aged 20 and 60, died after their kayak overturned in a private pond along Cooks Lane in Fort Worth. Investigators are searching for the cause of the incident.
- US airlines lost close to $1 billion last quarter as Iran war sends costs higher
U.S. airlines lost $966 million in Q1 2026, driven by doubled jet fuel prices due to the war with Iran, leading to higher ticket costs and flight cancellations. The U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran and its aftermath have disrupted oil infrastructure and reduced oil passage through the Strait of Hormuz, exacerbating costs.
- Airfare-Prediction Apps Can’t Handle a Summer Like This One
Airfare-prediction apps like Hopper, Kayak, and Google Flights struggle with this summer's unpredictable pricing due to exogenous shocks such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and rising jet-fuel costs. These apps rely on historical data for predictions, but chaotic market conditions have reduced their accuracy, leaving travelers with less reliable guidance on when to book flights.
- What the Spirit shutdown means for budget travelers
The closure of Spirit Airlines may impact flight costs for budget travelers, with the average domestic round-trip flight price at $365 last week. This is the highest so far this year, according to Kayak. Budget travelers should be aware of potential cost changes.