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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…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. A new Canadian airline has touched down in Orlando and the U.S. for the first time. Ultra-low-cost carrier Lynx Air inaugurated its first flight from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) to the theme…

There’s a new airline coming to Baltimore (BWI) this summer. Copa Airlines — the national carrier of Panama — will inaugurate 4x weekly service between Panama City (PTY) and Baltimore on June 28, 2023. Here are the details you need…

Much to my surprise, I recently realized that it doesn’t always pay to be loyal. I mostly travel around Europe and the U.S. where it usually makes sense for me to fly with British Airways or American Airlines so I…

There’s a new way to fly premium economy to Europe. The first of Swiss International Air Lines’ Airbus A340-300s with newly-installed premium economy departed Switzerland’s Zurich (ZRH) for Johannesburg (JNB) on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Starting in April, this aircraft…

Hawaiian Airlines is growing its Japanese route network with the relaunch of its nonstop service from Honolulu (HNL) to Fukuoka (FUK) in Japan— for the first time in 3 years. The service will take to the skies on April 28,…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Ciao, Roma! Norse Atlantic Airways is adding the Italian capital to its network of cities served nonstop from New York City. From June 19, 2023, the Scandinavian start-up carrier…

Devaluation and Emirates are 2 words we wouldn’t have expected (or hoped) to see together. However, over the last year, we’ve seen multiple jumps in award rates in the Skywards program, as well as increases in fuel surcharges. Now it…

The Turkish Airlines lounge at New York-JFK Terminal 1 opened its doors in November 2022 and has officially become a Priority Pass lounge. As of January 2023, Priority Pass credit card holders can access the lounge — no matter which…

Southwest is increasing its presence in Kansas City, Missouri with new service to Long Beach, California (LGB). The inaugural flight will launch on March 9, 2023, in line with the brand-new terminal opening at Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Here’s…

Accor has unveiled its latest brand of hotels: Handwritten Collection. The first 2 properties of the charming, boutique-style hotels opened their doors on January 19, 2023, in China and France — with many more on the way. Here’s what you…

Hilton is welcoming a new brand known as “Spark,” and the global chain hopes to fill a gap in its already expansive portfolio. The Spark brand will focus on signature elements of “thoughtful simplicity, reliable service, unexpected touches, and consistent…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. It was only a matter of time before PLAY launched flights to Canada and that time is 2023. The Icelandic low-cost start-up will depart for Toronto-Hamilton Airport (YHM) this…

Flying business class with United is about to get even sweeter. The Chicago-based carrier has announced it will be bringing back its much-loved (and much-missed) ice cream sundae cart for its Polaris passengers. The ice cream cart is “currently available…