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Choosing where to spend your hard-earned vacation days can be no easy task. Staycation or somewhere abroad? Hotel or Airbnb? Use points or cash? And do I have enough points? The possibilities are seemingly endless. So, we thought we’d help…

A federal judge has officially blocked JetBlue Airways from acquiring low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. JetBlue’s protracted legal battle to scoop up the airline came to an end on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, as the judge deemed the $3.8 billion takeover…

Denver (DEN) is the latest city to be scheduled to have a nonstop connection to Tulum (TQO) — Mexico’s newest airport. The route will be inaugurated on December 19, 2024, as first discovered by Ishrion Aviation on X. Here are…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. For a limited time, British Airways is giving its Executive Club members the opportunity to purchase 1x to 3x of the Avios they earned in 2023 at a discounted…

Boeing is making headlines for the wrong reasons yet again. 2018 and 2019 saw the fatal crashes of 2 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, which killed all 346 onboard the ill-fated jets. Fast forward to 2024, and a Boeing 737…

The ringing in of the new year has brought with it a new way of earning Delta Medallion elite status. As of January 1, 2024, Delta SkyMiles members can earn status and even more bonus miles when booking a Delta…

Just in time to start planning for summer travel, American Airlines has unveiled 4 new routes from 1 of its major hubs — Charlotte International Airport (CLT). Seasonal service to Bozeman, Montana (BZN), Calgary, Canada (YYC), Jackson Hole, Wyoming (JAC),…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. New Yorkers (or those visiting the Big Apple) who have the Bilt World Elite Mastercard^® Credit Card in their wallet, listen up. This January, you’ll get exclusive additional perks to…

Changes are afoot for the way passengers will be processed when arriving at U.K. borders in 2024, as reported by The Times. Border Force, the entity in charge of keeping the U.K.’s border safe on behalf of the government, has…

UAE-based Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) has announced an exciting new collaboration between 3 of its Dubai hotels and the Marriott Group. From January 1, 2024, the ADNH-owned properties, including The Address Dubai Marina, Vida Downtown Dubai, and Manzil Downtown…

Air France is the latest airline to announce changes to its 2024 schedule as 2023 comes to a close. The French flag carrier has confirmed its return to Minneapolis as of May 13, 2024. Additionally, the airline’s recently-inaugurated nonstop service…

British Airways’ second-most exclusive lounge at Heathrow has undergone a makeover with more than just a lick of paint. The refresh of the Galleries First Lounge in Terminal 5 at London Heathrow was completed in November, and we got to…

Gobal Airlines has revealed a sneak preview of what we can expect from inside its Airbus A380s. The London-based airline start-up that has captured the attention of the aviation industry has selected U.K.-based Factorydesign to spearhead the design and development…

TSA PreCheck officially added Norse Atlantic Airways to its list of participating airlines as of Tuesday, December 19, 2023. With the low-cost, long-haul carrier’s addition to the roster of almost 100 airlines, travelers checking in for flights to Europe will…

Etihad and Maldivian, the flag carrier airline of the Maldives, have joined forces to simplify travel to and from the Maldivian archipelago, in the name of a bilateral interline agreement. This means that travelers visiting the Maldives will be able to connect seamlessly…

The French are known for taking their gastronomy seriously, and Air France — the nation’s flag carrier — is validating that reputation with the unveiling of 2 new dishes on its premium economy menu. Created by Frédéric Simonin, whose eponymous…

Virgin Atlantic will have more flights than ever before between the East Coast and the U.K. next summer. The London-based carrier announced on Thursday that its summer 2024 schedule will see both Boston (BOS) and New York (JFK) welcome an…

Often receiving the title of one of the world’s most luxurious and prestigious lounge experiences, Qatar Airways’ Al Safwa First Lounge is on the must-go list of many a frequent flyer and AvGeek. However, those hoping to visit the airline’s…

Air Canada’s partnership with low-cost Middle Eastern airline Flydubai, including loyalty program award benefits, is now live. The partnership means that Air Canada passengers have access to 9 new destinations in Flydubai’s route network. “Air Canada is very pleased to partner with…

Breeze is continuing its mission to provide new air connections for regional airports. It was recently announced that in February 2024 the airline would commence service for the first time to Ogden (OGD) in Utah as well as a new…

Eithad recently announced some updates to its business class and economy products, which will be found exclusively onboard its future Boeing 787-9 deliveries. One such Boeing 787-9 was onsite at the Dubai Airshow, and Upgraded Points was invited to take…