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Changes are afoot for the way passengers will be processed when arriving at U.K. borders in 2024, as reported by The Times. Border Force, the entity in charge of keeping the U.K.’s border safe on behalf of the government, has…

UAE-based Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) has announced an exciting new collaboration between 3 of its Dubai hotels and the Marriott Group. From January 1, 2024, the ADNH-owned properties, including The Address Dubai Marina, Vida Downtown Dubai, and Manzil Downtown…

Air France is the latest airline to announce changes to its 2024 schedule as 2023 comes to a close. The French flag carrier has confirmed its return to Minneapolis as of May 13, 2024. Additionally, the airline’s recently-inaugurated nonstop service…

British Airways’ second-most exclusive lounge at Heathrow has undergone a makeover with more than just a lick of paint. The refresh of the Galleries First Lounge in Terminal 5 at London Heathrow was completed in November, and we got to…

Gobal Airlines has revealed a sneak preview of what we can expect from inside its Airbus A380s. The London-based airline start-up that has captured the attention of the aviation industry has selected U.K.-based Factorydesign to spearhead the design and development…

TSA PreCheck officially added Norse Atlantic Airways to its list of participating airlines as of Tuesday, December 19, 2023. With the low-cost, long-haul carrier’s addition to the roster of almost 100 airlines, travelers checking in for flights to Europe will…

Etihad and Maldivian, the flag carrier airline of the Maldives, have joined forces to simplify travel to and from the Maldivian archipelago, in the name of a bilateral interline agreement. This means that travelers visiting the Maldives will be able to connect seamlessly…

The French are known for taking their gastronomy seriously, and Air France — the nation’s flag carrier — is validating that reputation with the unveiling of 2 new dishes on its premium economy menu. Created by Frédéric Simonin, whose eponymous…

Virgin Atlantic will have more flights than ever before between the East Coast and the U.K. next summer. The London-based carrier announced on Thursday that its summer 2024 schedule will see both Boston (BOS) and New York (JFK) welcome an…

Often receiving the title of one of the world’s most luxurious and prestigious lounge experiences, Qatar Airways’ Al Safwa First Lounge is on the must-go list of many a frequent flyer and AvGeek. However, those hoping to visit the airline’s…

Air Canada’s partnership with low-cost Middle Eastern airline Flydubai, including loyalty program award benefits, is now live. The partnership means that Air Canada passengers have access to 9 new destinations in Flydubai’s route network. “Air Canada is very pleased to partner with…

Breeze is continuing its mission to provide new air connections for regional airports. It was recently announced that in February 2024 the airline would commence service for the first time to Ogden (OGD) in Utah as well as a new…

Eithad recently announced some updates to its business class and economy products, which will be found exclusively onboard its future Boeing 787-9 deliveries. One such Boeing 787-9 was onsite at the Dubai Airshow, and Upgraded Points was invited to take…

Global Airlines announced its entrance into the world of aviation back in 2021. Since then, the yet-to-fly airline has received constant scrutiny about its viability and ability to carry any paying passengers. “The name says it all, [and] we’ve got…

The Dubai Airshow is back and bigger than ever. Located at the city’s Dubai World Central Airport (DWC), the 5-day extravaganza kicked off on Monday, November 13, and continues to hit the headlines with some big announcements. We’re on the…

If you are unfamiliar with Beond, the start-up carrier that claims to be the world’s first premium leisure airline, it is understandable. The airline is currently in its infancy stage and has only flown 1 flight from its base in Malé,…

WestJet is planning ahead for 2024 and has announced the launch of 4 new transborder services between the U.S. and Canada. The routes will start from April 28, 2024, and are focused on providing more connectivity to the western Canadian…

JetBlue is in vacation mode, which is exactly what we need as winter weather firmly sets in around the country. The New York-based airline has just launched no less than 5 new nonstop services to year-round warm destinations such as…

JetBlue has touched down on the idyllic shores of St. Kitts and Nevis for the very first time. Thursday, November 2, 2023, saw the inaugural flight of JetBlue 2967 from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York (JFK) to…

American and Aer Lingus have announced the addition of 2 new routes to add to their codeshare agreement. The news comes around 18 months after the carriers — both part of the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement — initiated a codeshare…

Your Emirates boarding pass is now worth more than just your flight. The U.A.E.-based carrier Emirates’ much-loved My Emirates Pass affords its passengers a myriad of discounts at hundreds of locations in Dubai and the wider U.A.E. The catch? There…