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It’s official: United and New York John F. Kennedy Airport’s turbulent relations are about to come to a close once again. The Chicago-based carrier will no longer be seen at JFK from as soon as the end of October after…

Virgin Atlantic continues to be a leader in LGBTQ+ movements within the aviation industry with a forward-thinking update to its gender identity policy, From September 28, 2022, the U.K.-based carrier has made it easier for both passengers and crew to…

Aer Lingus announced today that it will launch nonstop flights between Cleveland, Ohio (CLE) and Dublin, Ireland (DUB) as of May 19, 2023. “This is a significant announcement for Aer Lingus as we deliver on our ambition to grow our…

Spirit Airlines is continuing to expand its route network out of New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA). The ultra-low-cost airline has confirmed it will be launching 2 new routes to Charlotte, North Carolina (CLT) and Houston, Texas (IAH) from LaGuardia this…

A Hyatt-owned bohemian retreat has opened its doors on the Southern coast of Spain. La Zambra near Mijas, Spain, is the latest addition to Hyatt’s The Unbound Collection and is now open to guests. “We are delighted to open La…

United’s ground experience at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is about to get a glow-up. The Chicago-based airline will be opening a plush new United Club lounge on September 27, 2022. The opening of the lounge follows the grand…

Bidding for an upgrade is something I’ve never considered before, mainly because I’ve heard that unless you bid high, your chances of being upgraded are slim to none, plus the fact that intra-European business class pales in comparison to domestic…

Move over Flagship First and Flagship Business, there’s a new premium product coming to American Airlines. As part of a larger customer experience improvement program, the carrier has revealed details of its gorgeous new Flagship Suite Seats which are set…

¡Vamos a Colombia! Avianca has unveiled that it will be adding 4 new nonstop services from the U.S. to Colombia starting in December 2022.  “Our customers were at the forefront of our minds with these new operations as they can…

Changes are afoot for Air India’s presence in the U.S. Not only will the airline add 3 new nonstop services to the U.S., but it will operate aircraft with a premium economy cabin for the first time in its history….

United will once again connect Washington, D.C. (IAD) with Amsterdam (AMS). The nonstop service will return with the start of the airline’s winter season schedule on October 29, 2022. Here are the details you need to know about United’s upcoming…

The sky’s the limit for Avelo Airlines. The fledgling start-up has announced the opening of a brand new base at Fort Myers (RSW) in Florida. “Based on the success of our initial route between Southern Connecticut and Fort Myers, we…

From the first time I visited in 2012, I was enchanted by Los Angeles. I know the city isn’t for everyone, but it has a unique vibe that I’ve not experienced anywhere else in the world — and that’s what…

Project Sunrise has never been closer to taking to the skies. In addition to the original Project Sunrise routes from Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL) to London Heathrow (LHR) and New York (JFK), Qantas wants to fly nonstop to even…

Emirates’ long-awaited premium economy product is finally making its way to U.S. flights. The Dubai-based carrier announced this week that it will introduce retrofitted Airbus A380s equipped with the brand-new premium economy product on its routes to New York (JFK)…

Binghamton (BGM) in New York State’s “Southern Tier” is the latest airport to be added to rapidly growing low-cost carrier Avelo’s route map. Avelo’s brand-new routes will connect Binghamton with Fort Myers (RSW) and Orlando (MCO), Florida, this fall. “Binghamton…

SWISS is shaking up the meal service for those flying long-haul in first or business with the airline. Through November 2022, SWISS premium passengers can expect a combination of a new service concept and a change in the selection of…

The relationship between Oneworld alliance members Finnair and Qatar Airways is about to get even stronger. Finnair will be launching 3 new, nonstop services from Nordic capitals to Qatar Airways’ hub airport in Doha (DOH) by the end of 2022….

Update: This stay at The Williamsburg Hotel occurred in February 2022. The hotel was rebranded in 2023 to Arlo Williamsburg.  My most recent trip to New York was my first long-haul international jaunt post-COVID restrictions. To make the most of…

Soon, there will be more ways to fly to the German capital than ever. The low-cost start-up has announced it will be adding a route connecting Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Berlin Brandenburg (BER) in December. “Our affordable fares will boost…

Delta is doubling down on Japan by finally resuming its nonstop service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) and adding new nonstop service from Honolulu (HNL). “As travel restrictions gradually ease in Japan, we decided to restart the…