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Here’s some exciting news for those based in the Raleigh-Durham area: Bahamasair is set to begin nonstop, year-round flights from RDU to Freeport in the Bahamas. “We are excited to relaunch the direct RDU Bahamasair service, especially ahead of the holiday…

With the announcement of a new airport in Tulum, Mexico, Spirit Airlines has added 2 new nonstop routes into its route network next spring. “Tulum is an increasingly popular choice for leisure travelers, and our direct flights from Florida will…

After launching nonstop flights between London and Austin, Texas, in May 2022, Virgin Atlantic will end the route early next year. Virgin’s final nonstop departure from Austin (AUS) will take off on January 7, 2024, and will land at London’s…

Air Canada is ready to show off its first Airbus A321 aircraft that’s been equipped with a new interior and major technology upgrades. The 22-year-old Airbus A321-200 with registration C-GITU is now flying with its all-new look on the inside….

After 27 years with the Doha-based airline, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker shared earlier today, October 23, 2023, that he would be stepping down from his position as Group Chief Executive of Qatar Airways as of November 5, 2023….

Delta Air Lines caused outrage among its Medallion members this fall when it shared updates to its elite status program. The airline dramatically increased the requirements to meet each of its elite status tiers — Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond…

Like many large cities around the globe, the city of Paris and its metropolitan area are served by multiple airports. In the French capital, the primary 2 airports are Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY), with the latter being…

Minneapolis-based low-cost carrier Sun Country Airlines has announced a slew of new routes set to commence in 2024, including new service to Canada. “Sun Country prides itself on being the leisure airline of choice for MSP customers,” said Grant Whitney,…

The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, is ready to step into the limelight after a top-to-bottom renovation that touched most aspects of this luxury property in the heart of the Uptown Dallas neighborhood. The hotel’s renovation project involved all of the property’s guest…

Japan Airlines is poised to introduce its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft into service by the end of the year. The aircraft will become the airline’s flagship jet when it debuts on the route between Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) and New…

The Air France-KLM Group sent shockwaves through the industry when it announced today, October 3, 2023, that it intends to acquire a stake in Scandinavian Airlines, more commonly known as SAS. Further, SAS will leave the Star Alliance and join…

Delta Air Lines is adding service to a popular Caribbean destination from its Minneapolis-St. Paul hub. This should be music to the ears of Northerners who like to escape the cold winter for a break in the sun — let’s…

Air Canada will soon add another U.S. city to its route map. As of March 28, 2024, Canada’s flag carrier will fly nonstop between its base at Toronto’s Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) in South Carolina. Let’s take…

The Air France-KLM Group has announced that it will order a whopping 50 Airbus A350 aircraft, with options to take delivery of a further 40. The conglomerate expects to see the aircraft enter its fleets starting in 2026, while deliveries…

Canada’s flag carrier shared in a press release that it had placed an order for 18 Boeing 787-10 aircraft. The first aircraft in this order is scheduled to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2025, and the last is…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regularly conducts inspections of other countries’ civil aviation authorities to ensure they comply with international aviation safety standards. Two years ago, the FAA downgraded Mexico’s safety rating to Category 2, but it just again awarded…

Dubai-based Emirates has shared that it will introduce a bus service designed for its economy passengers flying on its flights to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND). Let’s take a look at all the details of this upcoming bus service for Emirates…

Alaska Airlines is on a mission to revolutionize the airport experience with the use of biometric technology. And the carrier just announced the next step in its plan to achieve this vision. As of August 29, 2023, Alaska passengers with…

Frontier Airlines announced today, August 23, 2023, a slew of new routes from the East Coast and Midwest scheduled to start in November and December, just in time for residents of colder climes to escape to sunnier locales. The Denver-based…

Emirates and Philippine Airlines have strengthened their partnership in the form of a beefed-up interline agreement that should make travel more convenient for passengers on both carriers. The carriers have already had an interline agreement for connections via Manila (MNL),…

I recently traveled to Southern California for a wedding in the San Diego area over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Originally, I had planned to head home directly after the festivities, but I was enjoying the California weather and…