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Next time you find yourself on a JetBlue flight, you’ll likely notice some new personal touches that have been added. The New York-based carrier’s latest innovation is called Blueprint and comes in the form of new personal touches and functions…

It’s an exciting time to be a World of Hyatt member. As of Wednesday, April 24, 700 new properties have joined the World of Hyatt portfolio via Hyatt’s acquisition of the Mr and Mrs Smith brand last fall. That deal,…

A new high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Southern California has been given the green light. Once construction is complete, Brightline West will zip passengers from Las Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga, California (just outside of Los Angeles), in about…

American Airlines is launching a brand-new seasonal service from Charlotte to Canada this summer. On Saturday, August 10, Québec City (YQB) will welcome its first-ever flight from American’s hub at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. “We’re excited to be connecting Québec City…

Spirit Airlines’ latest network update includes 8 new routes starting on June 5, 2024. The service additions include 2 transcontinental routes that will be operated exclusively by Spirit. Let’s take a closer look. Spirit’s New Routes For Summer 2024 The…

German leisure airline Condor touched down in Miami (MIA) for the first time on Saturday, March 23. The Frankfurt-based carrier is going head-to-head on the route with Lufthansa — which used to own Condor at one point. Given Condor’s state-of-the-art…

A luxury start-up carrier is bringing its quirky space-themed cabin and Zero Gravity seats to Seattle (SEA) this summer. Taiwan’s Starlux will inaugurate nonstop service from its hub in Taipei (TPE) on August 16, 2024. “Starlux’s broadened trans-Pacific routes reaffirm…

Long-haul low-cost Norse Atlantic will be touching down in Las Vegas for the first time this fall. The U.K.-based subsidiary of the Norwegian-headquartered carrier will launch its inaugural service from London Gatwick (LGW) to Las Vegas on September 12, 2024….

After much anticipation, Four Seasons has revealed the itineraries of the first 10 voyages of its ultra-exclusive, impossibly luxurious yacht, scheduled to set sail for the first time in January 2026. Those hoping to experience one of Four Seasons Yacht’s…

An unusual change has come about concerning award redemptions through Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan. As first highlighted by Loyalty Lobby, there’s a new restriction regarding the changing of frequent flyer numbers when booking a redemption through Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Due to a lack of nonstop routes between the U.S. and Africa, airlines that operate service can charge eye-watering prices for cash tickets in business class. Enter Ethiopian and…

One of today’s biggest challenges when flying is finding space to stow your carry-on — especially on regional jets like United’s Embraer E175s. United has taken note and has announced it will be installing more spacious overhead bins on 50…

Breeze Airways is back with a bunch of new routes including from the new destinations of Bangor (BGR), Maine; Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW); Lancaster (LNS), Pennsylvania; Lansing (LAN), Michigan; and Pensacola (PNS), Florida. The Utah-headquartered low-cost carrier is expanding its footprint…

If it’s Boeing, they’re going. 3 of Boeing’s top executives, including the beleaguered aircraft manufacturer’s president and CEO, Dave Calhoun, will leave their positions. The news isn’t surprising as Boeing navigates through turbulent times due to several safety issues, including…

Japan Airlines’ newest flagship aircraft will be coming to Texas in April. Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) will be the second U.S. destination served by the A350-1000 after it touched down in New York (JFK) for the first time in January 2024….

American Airlines has announced some updates to its inflight entertainment and Wi-Fi offerings in the hope that its passengers enjoy every moment of their flights. Among the changes passengers can expect are new entertainment channels, high-speed Wi-Fi on most regional…

Avelo is introducing 3 new routes to its home airport at Tweed-New Haven (HVN) this June — right in time for peak summer. “Today marks another significant milestone for Tweed-New Haven Airport and the communities we serve, and we applaud…

Airline: Gulf Air (GF)Aircraft: Airbus A321neoFlight #: GF145Route: Colombo (CMB) to Malé (MLE)Date: December 2, 2023Duration: 1 hour and 7 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 2-2Seat: 1ACost: $339 Gulf Airlines is one of several carriers that operates a fifth freedom…

Frontier Airlines has announced 4 vacation-worthy routes to its schedule for summer, launching as soon as May 16, 2024. The low-cost carrier is marking its return to the New York metro area, bringing back service to Newark Liberty International Airport…

Air France is adding one-time, nonstop flights between the French and U.S. cinema and movie hubs. On Monday, May 13, Air France will fly overnight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Nice (NCE) to bring passengers to the Cannes Film Festival,…

It’s out with the old and in with the new at Qatar Airways. New CEO Badr Mohammed Al Meer has only been at the helm of the airline for a few months, but he’s already announcing big changes to the…