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Singapore Airlines will install a new business class on most of its Airbus A350s and add first class to those that serve the longest nonstop flights in the world. It is investing $830 million to install new cabins on 41 Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range…

Earlier this month, the Department of Transportation approved 5 new long-haul routes from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The DoT granted Alaska, American, Delta, Southwest, and United exemptions to each operate 1 flight to a destination beyond the airport’s…

October has been a month of big news in the airline and points and miles world, from the big changes to Alaska Airlines’ loyalty program to the possible return of the merger between Frontier and Spirit. But a lot more…

It’s that time of the year again. The leaves are turning, Halloween is approaching, and frequent flyers have begun asking themselves what to do to keep their status for one more year. On December 31, the deadline for status-eligible activity…

In 1991, I flew across the Atlantic for the first time, aboard a Swissair Boeing 747. Since then, I have traversed the ocean more than 100 times, from middle seats in coach to luxurious first-class suites. Many of those flights…

One year after launching, the TAP Miles&Go American Express^® Card from Cardless is out with a new bonus offer to celebrate. This is the only co-branded card in the U.S. market for Portuguese airline TAP, and it earns miles in TAP’s…

It’s back on: Frontier and Spirit are trying to merge for the second time. The union between the ultra-low-cost airlines that was scuttled 2 years ago is being discussed again between the two carriers. Frontier is exploring a new bid…

A sweet spot for redeeming partner miles to fly on American Airlines has become less advantageous, in some cases by as much as 50%. That’s because Finnair has updated its award chart for American Airlines, which now shows award prices…

Oman Air, the flag carrier of the Gulf state of Oman, is joining the Oneworld alliance soon. That means you’ll be able to book its flights using points from its alliance partners. It’s already possible to book award seats on…

There’s one more flight connecting the U.S. to Europe, and it’s the first one in years from Indianapolis. Irish airline Aer Lingus will fly between Dublin and the Midwestern city beginning in May next year. It’s the first transatlantic service…

The merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines is producing its first consequences for credit cards. The Hawaiian Airlines co-branded credit cards issued by Barclays will be discontinued, and cardholders will be transfered to Alaska Airlines’ own co-branded card issued…

Cathay Pacific has revealed the new business class seat to be installed on the backbone of its long-haul fleet, the Boeing 777-300ER. The airline calls it the Aria Suite and unveiled it during an event held at its home base…

You can often earn airline miles instead of hotel points on your stays, and with a new promotion from American Airlines and Marriott you can earn up to 2,000 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles instead of Marriott Bonvoy points on Marriott stays…

Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787s are finally getting the new business class that should already have debuted in service this month. Because of delays due to shortages of parts, the first 787 just went into the shop for the new…

If you are looking to rent a vacation home on Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, you now have 2,000 new properties to choose from. That’s because Marriott is partnering with VacayHome Connect, a platform that helps property owners list…

If you hold a Qatar Airways-branded credit card issued in the U.S., you have a new benefit, effective immediately: taxes and fees on Qatar Airways award bookings paid with the card will be refunded in full. The benefit applies to…

Air Canada’s Aeroplan loyalty program just announced a change that will likely be popular with its users. Aeroplan status will now be valid until January 31, instead of expiring at the end of a calendar year. That means that if…

Japanese low-cost airline ZIPAIR is launching a new flight from Tokyo to Houston, beginning in March next year. ZIPAIR is a long-haul airline known for offering, in addition to economy, a no-frills business class that’s cheaper than mainline carriers while…

SkyTeam, the airline alliance that includes Delta Air Lines and Air France, has signed an agreement with Trenitalia, the biggest train operator in Italy. The partnership, SkyTeam said in a statement, will “offer customers a wider choice of destinations across…

For a limited time, you can redeem fewer Delta SkyMiles than normal to destinations in Europe, Asia and the South Pacific, as well as Australia and New Zealand. You’ll need to book by October 10, 2024. That’s not a lot…

Uber is introducing a shuttle connecting Manhattan and LaGuardia Airport, available for a much cheaper price than its own rideshare service or a taxi. Starting Tuesday, October 8, the new Uber Shuttle will connect 3 spots in Manhattan with New…