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The Flying Kangaroo has made its return to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). After almost 13 hours of flying, a Qantas flight from Sydney (SYD) has touched down in San Francisco (SFO) for the first time since the pandemic hit…

As the old adage goes: All good things must come to an end. On Friday May 19, 2023, U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled that American Airlines and JetBlue must break their Northeast Alliance due to antitrust legislation. “It is…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. New York to London is one of the most popular and sought-after routes in the world. Even with fierce competition resulting in dozens of daily departures, fares often still…

Summer is just around the corner, and Southwest is gearing up with a few new routes to look forward to. The pioneer of low-cost air travel has announced that it’ll be adding 2 new seasonal services from the nation’s capital….

Wednesday, May 17, 2023, saw the arrival of Ethiopian Airlines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) for the very first time. The Ethiopian flag carrier’s inaugural flight took off from Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa (ADD) for Atlanta via…

For the first time in history, you can fly nonstop from the U.S. to the Faroe Islands. Atlantic Airways — the islands’ flag carrier — is launching a seasonal service from New York-Stewart (SWF) this summer. “This is something we…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Bonus points are always welcome — and the latest offer from Hyatt is dishing them out to guests who stay at 19 of the chain’s properties across Canada from…

Hyatt is taking its relatively new Inclusive Collection to Greece. The Zoëtry Halkidiki is slated to open in 2024, near the coastal town of Sani in a stunningly beautiful region of Greece. “We are thrilled to announce plans for the…

Flair Airlines is setting its sights firmly on the Dominican Republic with the announcement of no less than 3 new nonstop services to Punta Cana (PUJ). When the first service arrives in Punta Cana (PUJ) from Toronto (YYZ) on October…

Frontier Airlines has operated its first-ever flight from Phoenix (PHX) to Tampa (TPA). The Denver-based ultra-low-cost airline’s almost-coast-to-coast service was inaugurated on Thursday, May 11, 2023. “This new cross-country nonstop only serves to further our commitment to PHX and offer…

Soon, there will be a new nonstop flight connecting “Winterpeg” in Canada with “Hotlanta” in the heart of the American South. Canada’s second-largest airline WestJet has just announced that its first nonstop flight between Winnipeg, Manitoba (YWG) and Atlanta, Georgia…

Delta is upping the ante in terms of the inflight digital experience for its passengers this summer — and it won’t cost a dime. In a first-of-its-kind move, the so-called “Delta Sync Exclusives” platform gives passengers access to a world…

JetBlue’s revamped TrueBlue loyalty program has officially launched. It now features a new way of earning Mosaic status and gives you the option of picking your own perks. The root of the change, however, comes down to engagement. In a…

Air New Zealand will soon introduce flying bunk beds on flights between the U.S. and New Zealand. Yes, you read that right. In what will be an industry-first, the airline’s so-called “Skynest” will take to the skies in September 2024….

Porter Airlines, based in Toronto, is expanding its domestic route network with a new East-West service. Beginning July 26, 2023, Porter will operate a daily service between Ottawa (YOW) and Vancouver (YVR). “Now that Porter reaches Canada’s west and east…

Canada’s Flair Airlines is giving Montrealers new options for inexpensive escapes to the sun starting this the option of cheap winter sun escapes this fall. The Edmonton-based ultra-low-cost carrier will serve the popular vacation destinations of Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and…

Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways are tightening their relationship with an expansion of their interline agreement. From Summer 2023, the 2 primary airlines in the United Arab Emirates are giving passengers the option of booking both airlines on a 1-ticket…

The world’s most popular vacation rental platform is introducing a host of updates to its user experience, including a new take on the house-sharing aspect on which the company was founded. “With Airbnb Rooms, we’re getting back to the idea…

There’s a first time for everything. A long-haul flight with Cathay Pacific in business class was a recent such first. Having taken 2 short-haul Cathay flights in business earlier in the month, I had a good sense of how the…

Don’t drink alcohol? No worries — JetBlue’s got you covered. From May 1, 2023, Athletic Brewing Company’s non-alcohol craft beer will be available for purchase on your next JetBlue flight. “We’re excited to take flight with JetBlue and allow flyers…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. There’s truly never been a better time to experience Singapore Airlines’ Premium Economy on its route from New York (JFK) to Singapore (SIN) than right now. That’s because Singapore…