American Airlines is making a major investment in Chicago, where it has added a ton of additional flights to and from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) over the past year — all as it ramps up competition with Windy City rival United Airlines.Up next? A big lounge upgrade.American on Tuesday announced plans to build an all-new Admirals Club facility at ORD.Ultimately, this not-so-friendly competition likely benefits customers: More flights and competition on routes generally bring down fares.Now, American flyers in Chicago will see an improvement to the airline's lounge lineup at the airport.How to access American Airlines Admirals ClubsTo enter American's Admirals Clubs, you can purchase...

Europe is suffering from an ageing paradox, writes Tim Vlandas. Grey power is tilting government priorities toward preservation over progress, undermining the investment needed to tackle the negative consequences of ageing populations. Across Europe, a quiet demographic revolution is reshaping politics. From Britain’s untouchable state-pension “triple lock” to France’s debates over the retirement age, an ageing electorate is steering governments toward policies that protect the present at the expense of the future. As I argue in a new study, this rising grey power is initiating a profound transformation of advanced capitalist democracies. As societies grow older, voters’ priorities shift in understandable...

American Airlines is making a major investment in Chicago, where it has added a ton of additional flights to and from O'Hare International...

Europe is suffering from an ageing paradox, writes Tim Vlandas. Grey power is tilting government priorities toward...