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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…

This is not the first, nor the second, but the eighth Avelo route announcement in the month of April 2023. This time it’s the turn of the airline’s West Coast network to get a new route when the airline returns…

A robot will greet Emirates passengers at the airline’s new City Check-in and Travel Store hub at ICD Brookfield Place in the heart of Dubai’s financial district. This innovation in Emirates’ customer experience will mean passengers will spend less time…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. This great value business class deal can get you all the way from the West Coast of the U.S. to Germany and Switzerland starting at just $2,281. This is…

Gone are the days of simple airline fares. Air France and KLM are the latest full-service carriers to follow the trend of unbundling their business class fares. However good or bad you feel this may initially seem, these basic fares…

This is perhaps the most exciting airline partnership announcement in recent memory. Alaska Airlines has welcomed Starlux into its fold as its latest airline partner. This means even more air mile earning and burning possibilities for members of its Mileage…

Airline: Starlux AirlinesAircraft: Airbus 350-900Flight #: JX205Route: Taipei (TPE) to Macau (MFM)Date: March 23, 2023Duration: 1hr 25minCabin and Layout: Business class, 1-2-1Seat: 2KCost: $470 My plan was to spend the last few days of my 3-month long trip around Australia and Southeast Asia…

Emirates has made Montréal (YUL) its newest destination, starting service from its hub in Dubai (DXB) on July 5, 2023. In fact, the Québec city will become the second Canadian airport to welcome Emirates service. “Emirates is excited to launch…

One of Hyatt’s best known brands has opened to guests in the Mexico City. The 210-room Hyatt Regency Insurgentes Mexico City is located on the Insurgentes Sur avenue in the heart of the city’s bustling business district, Colonia del Valle….

Avelo is firmly putting Wilmington, Delaware (ILG) on its route map. The ultra-low-cost start-up is almost tripling the number of destinations served from the airport by adding 9 new nonstop routes this summer. Additionally, the services span 5 states up…

It’s been a big week for JetBlue. The airline has now unveiled 2 new routes between the U.S. and Puerto Rico, on the heels of officially announcing the start date for its revamped TrueBlue program. From July 5, 2023, JetBlue…

It’s probably the route that we’d have least expected to hear about this week. Colombia-headquartered Avianca will be launching seasonal service between San Salvador (SAL), the capital city of El Salvador, and the bright lights of Las Vegas (LAS). The…

The most exciting rewards card and program to launch in years has unveiled 2 new ways of earning points. Now, Bilt Dining and Bilt Wallet are officially live for Bilt Rewards members. Let’s take a look at what this means…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. London is always a good idea, especially when you can get there for as little as $320! TAP Air Portugal offers great one-stop itineraries from the U.S. to popular…