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San José (SJC) is back on British Airways’ route map — the last of the airline’s U.S. destinations to restart as travel returns to a new normal. The first flight from the California airport departed for London (LHR) on Monday,…

Reno-based start-up airline aha! is launching a new route to Idaho Falls (IDA). The new route, operated by ExpressJet Airlines, from Reno-Tahoe (RNO) to Idaho Falls (IDA) will launch on August 11, 2022. It’s hoped that the new route will…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Berlin for $120, anyone? Fledgling low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic has announced new routes from the U.S. to Berlin (BER), and with these new routes, the airline is offering some sweet…

Move over Nassau, the Acabos Islands are back on Delta’s route map. On Monday, June 2, 2022, Delta resumed its nonstop service between its base in Atlanta (ATL) to Marsh Harbour Airport (MHH) on Grand Abaco, one of the principal…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Virgin Atlantic’s Points Booster is a promotion worth writing home about. In a nutshell, Virgin is very generously offering a stack of bonus points for flights you’ve taken…

Raleigh-Durham (RDU) has become North Carolina’s second airport to welcome nonstop service to London. American Airlines restarted the route on June 3, 2022, after temporarily suspending it because of the pandemic in March 2020. The route is one of the…

Portugal’s first W property has opened its doors on the sun-kissed coastline of the Algarve.  “W Algarve marks the first W Hotel to open in Portugal, bringing a unique, modern luxury experience that is focused on socializing, to the Algarve’s…

Autograph Collection is one of my favorite brands under the Marriott umbrella. In my experience, Autograph’s boutique-style and typically unique properties provide the best value for luxury. It’s one of my aims to stay at every Autograph Collection property, with…

It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for: nonstop low-cost flights between London and New York are back. Norwegian start-up Norse Atlantic Airways has confirmed August 12, 2022, as the launch date of its new route linking London Gatwick (LGW) with…

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card* is often pitted as one of the best cards for points and miles newbies. That said, if you’re thinking of starting your points and miles journey then now might be a good time…

Virgin Atlantic is returning to the shores of Cape Town (CPT) in South Africa. The seasonal service from London (LHR) will restart on November 5, 2022, and run through until March 24, 2023, when the airline switches to its summer…

Delta’s making it easier for its North American flyers to reach the Greek islands this summer. Thanks to a new interline agreement between Delta Air Lines and Greek airline SKY Express, passengers can book 1- or 2-stop itineraries from the…

United Airlines has opened a behemoth of a lounge at its hub in Newark (EWR). The brand-new, 30,000-square-foot United Club is the largest in its network, including those at the airline’s base in Chicago (ORD). “As more and more customers…

United Airlines wants to connect Washington, D.C. with Cape Town, South Africa for the first time in history. The Chicago-based carrier has officially applied to the U.S. Department of Transport (DOT) to operate a 3-times weekly flight between Washington Dulles International…

California, eh? Canadian leisure airline Air Transat debuted in California for the first time after its inaugural flight from Montréal (YUL) to Los Angeles (LAX) landed on Monday, May 16, 2022. “We are thrilled to be operating this route and…

Positive changes by the Biden Administration mean more flights between Cuba and the U.S. will be authorized. As it stands, only flights to the Cuban capital of Havana (HAV) are permitted owing to restrictions brought in by the Trump Administration….

Delta Air Lines is readding nonstop service between Orlando (MCO) and the Dutch capital city of Amsterdam (AMS).  Starting October 29, 2022, the seasonal service will operate daily throughout the winter months. Here are the details you need to know…

The Boeing 737 MAX is back in the news for all the right reasons. Brazilian airline GOL has restarted service between Brasília (BSB) — the country’s capital city — and Orlando (MCO). Instead of flying via Punta Cana (PUJ) as…

Los Angeles (LAX) is once again reconnected to Dublin (DUB) with a nonstop service thanks to Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus. Service on the route resumed on Thursday, May 12, 2022, after more than a 2-year hiatus due to the…

Brazil’s GOL and Colombia’s Avianca are to become sibling airlines under the charge of a new parent group called Abra Group Limited. “Our vision is to create an airline group that tackles 21st-century issues and improves air travel for our…

Get excited: Air France has revealed its completely overhauled business class and it’s stunning. The new product will be installed on 12 of its Boeing 777-300 aircraft that will take to the skies starting in September 2022. Not only that,…