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Norse Atlantic Airways is set to be the next big player in the low-cost transatlantic market. The Norway-based airline is set to launch flights between Europe and the U.S. sometime in summer 2022… but this new carrier isn’t just about…

The loyalty points world has been shaken up in unimaginable ways by the pandemic. The latest change to make the news is from the Hilton Honors program and its decision to permanently increase its points expiration. Let’s find out more….

Delta flyers from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) now have even more space to relax in luxury and comfort before their flights. Tuesday, December 8, 2021, saw the grand opening of the Michigan airport’s fifth Delta Sky Club lounge —…

The low-cost competition in Philly is about to heat up. Spirit Airlines is doubling down on Philadelphia (PHL) by adding 7 new routes from the Pennsylvania airport in spring 2022. “Philadelphia has been a great partner of Spirit Airlines for…

One of America’s hottest new airlines is expanding fast. Breeze Airways is adding the new East Coast destinations of Long Island (ISP) and West Palm Beach (PBI) to its route map, with a total of 8 new routes scheduled to…

Get your kilts at the ready — bonny wee Scotland is getting put back on the map. United has confirmed it will be restarting its nonstop seasonal services to Scotland from the U.S. as of March 4, 2022. “We are…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. This is an example of when free really means free. Well, except for the taxes. Alaska Airlines is offering free tickets to anywhere it flies (excluding Prudhoe Bay), All…

Two of the biggest American and Mexican ultra-low-cost airlines are about to join forces. America’s Allegiant and Mexico’s Viva Aerobus have announced an industry-first, ultra-low-cost airline alliance as the demand for cross-border travel is as strong as ever. “The U.S….

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available.  One of the best perks of having an American Express credit card in your wallet is having access to Amex Offers. Case in point: right now, select cardmembers…

Tuesday, November 30, 2021, marked the first-ever nonstop flight between the Portuguese island of Madeira and the U.S. The Azores Airlines flight from Funchal (FNC) — the island’s capital — to New York (JFK) was also the first-ever transatlantic flight…

Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has announced the launch of 18 new routes. These new routes, set to commence in February and March of 2022, are aimed primarily at sun-seekers and will connect cities mostly in the northern U.S. to destinations…

The Virgin Group’s overhauled rewards club, Virgin Red, debuted in February 2021 in the U.K. After a successful launch, it has now been rolled out in the U.S. “We’ve had a whirlwind of a year building the U.K. program and…

Airline: IberiaAircraft: Airbus A350-900Flight #: IB3167Route: London Heathrow (LHR) > Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD)Date: September 26, 2021Duration: 1hr 52minsCabin and Layout: Iberia business class, 31-seat capacity across 8 rows in a 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 3JCash Cost: £230 (~$309) (open-jaw round-trip…

In an industry first, Qantas has detailed a new elite status tier dedicated to those who travel sustainably. The Australian flag carrier is to add a new Green tier that passengers will be able to earn simultaneously alongside the existing…

‘Tis the season to announce a codeshare. Canadian carriers WestJet and Air Transat are the latest carriers to announce a codeshare agreement. The low-cost leisure airlines are joining forces for strength in numbers against the Canadian flag carrier, Air Canada….

Lufthansa has unveiled a new selection of snacks that will be available for purchase in addition to its regular economy and premium economy meal services. This is great news for those who get hungry between meal services on flights. In…

The joint venture agreement between Delta and LATAM is being strengthened further still with the addition of codeshare on 20 routes across the Americas. The codeshare routes will be predominantly through the airlines’ hubs in Atlanta (ATL), Bogotá (BOG), Lima…

Canada is a country where low-cost airlines are relatively novel, but that’s all going to change as soon as a new ultra-low-cost carrier takes to the skies in early 2022. From its base in Calgary (YYC), Lynx Air plans to shake…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. American Airlines’ latest promotion is aimed at giving its corporate travelers a quicker way to reach higher levels of AAdvantage elite status. With just 1 round-trip per month…

On November 28, 2021, Vietnam Airlines will fly from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to San Francisco (SFO), marking the first time the carrier will fly between the 2 nations. The news comes around 2 months after the first nonstop…

French long-haul, low-cost carrier French Bee has announced its plans to launch a new route from Paris (ORY) to Los Angeles (LAX), which will be its second route to California. Los Angeles will be the third U.S. destination for French Bee,…