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We’re finally seeing the return of a popular Mexican vacation destination to two of Delta’s hubs. From November 5, 2023, Delta will resume service to Cozumel (CZM) from its base in Atlanta, and then on December 16, 2023, from Minneapolis. …

It’s official: London-based carrier Virgin Atlantic has become the latest member to join the SkyTeam global airline alliance. This will bring a whole host of positive changes for Virgin flyers and frequent flyers of SkyTeam member airlines. “We want to…

No airline loves the Northeast more than JetBlue. This summer, the New York-based carrier will introduce 3 new routes, including service between New York (JFK) and Washington, D.C. (DCA), and new routes from Westchester (HPN) to Charleston (CHS) and Martha’s…

Spending time in airport lounges before a flight is something I probably enjoy more than most. Before every flight, I check the various options I might have access to at my departure airport, whether that be through a premium ticket,…

If you have a Virgin Atlantic flight coming up soon, listen up. 4 of the U.K.-based carrier’s Clubhouse lounges will temporarily close at Boston, Johannesburg, San Francisco, and Washington-Dulles, as first noted by Head for Points. Here’s what we know…

This is more than just your average route or hub announcement. Porter Airlines has announced a partnership with Montréal’s Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to construct an entire terminal dedicated to handling the carrier’s passengers. “Saint-Hubert has incredible potential as a complementary…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Delta is giving its SkyMiles members an opportunity to climb the status ranks more quickly. From February 28 through March 31, 2023, SkyMiles members will earn bonus Medallion…

We’ve finally got some more details about the aircraft that will fly Qantas’ Project Sunrise nonstop flights between New York and Australia slated to begin at the end of 2025. The Australian flag carrier has just revealed images of the…

Flying in economy to New Zealand just got a whole lot comfier. You can now book Air New Zealand’s new Economy Stretch seats exclusively on flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Auckland (AKL) departing from February 27, 2023. “The introduction…

Airline: Qatar AirwaysAircraft: Airbus A380Flight#: QR908Route: Doha (DOH) to Sydney (SYD)Date: December 28, 2022Duration: 13hr 47minCabin and Layout: First class, 1-2-1Seat: 1ACost: 105,000 Avios and £107 (~$133) one-way; or from ~$9,800 In March 2022, while writing an article about Qatar dropping its…

Condor — the German leisure airline that you might not have heard of — has just flown its state-of-the-art new business class to the U.S. for the first time. The carrier’s shiny new Airbus A330-900neo (registered D-ANRH), complete with its…

Avelo Airlines has officially launched its new base at Raleigh-Durham (RDU). Since the start of February, Avelo has inaugurated 5 new routes from the North Carolina city before officially opening its base on February 16, 2023. “Since taking flight at…

JetBlue is adding nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Tallahassee (TLH) — the state’s capital city and home to Florida State University — starting January 2024. The new route is just a small step toward JetBlue’s wider project to…

WestJet has announced a slew of new and returning routes for the summer. Focusing on its hubs in Calgary and Edmonton, the airline will be increasing connectivity regionally, domestically, and across the U.S./Canada border. “We are thrilled to be expanding…

Austin is getting a new destination this summer. Starting July 6, 2023, Copa Airlines will operate its first service to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) from its base in Panama City (PTY). The news comes just a few weeks after the…

If you enjoy staying in boutique hotels in off-the-beaten-path locations, this news is for you. Hyatt has announced the opening of the NUMU Boutique Hotel — its latest Unbound Collection property — in the Mexican city of San Miguel de…

South America is always a good idea and it seems Delta thinks so, too. From its New York hub at JFK, the Atlanta-based carrier will start a new route to Buenos Aires (EZE) — the capital city of Argentina —…

It’s been a “Bonza” week for aviation Down Under. If you’re wondering what that means, it’s Aussie slang for “excellent” or “first-rate.” And it’s also the name of a brand-new Australian airline, which happens to be the country’s only independent,…

American Airlines is showing its dedication to keeping smaller, regional airports connected with its latest new route announcement to Des Moines. This summer, the capital city of Iowa is getting a new nonstop route to New York’s LaGuardia airport. Here…

¡Vamos a Colombia! The Colombian subsidiary of LATAM Airlines Group has announced a new route from Orlando (MCO) to Bogotá (BOG) — the capital of Colombia. Let’s take a look at the details. LATAM To Launch Daily Route From Bogotá…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Virgin Australia has launched a promotion through which Velocity members can fast-track their way to elite status. Through March 31, 2023, members can earn double Status Credits, dramatically…