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PLAY — the newest Iceland-based low-cost carrier — has announced its first U.S. destinations. From April 20, 2022, Baltimore (BWI) and Boston (BOS) will be added to the airline’s route network. “We’re proud to expand PLAY’s service to the United…

While American Airlines is famous for removing inflight entertainment systems, the airline has recently announced a new system that will be installed on select aircraft. New High-definition Systems From Thales On aircraft designed for use on long-haul routes, inflight entertainment…

British Airways’ Airbus A380 superjumbo will soon be flying to more North American airports. From March 27, 2022, Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Vancouver (YVR), and Washington, D.C. (IAD) will be added to BA’s A380 route network, joining Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW),…

It’s official: British Airways will launch its new short-haul subsidiary airline from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in March 2022. There’s been speculation for some time over the finer details of the new airline, which have now been revealed by British…

For American Airlines and Oneworld flyers flying out of New York City’s closest airport, LaGuardia, there’s a new Admirals Club that’s opened just recently that you’re going to love. Why the New Club? American formerly occupied Concourse D out of…

Who’d have thought it — Lufthansa’s newest U.S. destination will be St. Louis, Missouri. The inauguration of the new route on June 1, 2022, will be Lufthansa’s 19th U.S. destination. Not only will this mark the first time Lufthansa lands…

American Airlines is going against the current trend of route announcements and network growth as it details a slew of long-haul route cuts from across its network. What’s more, the issues are not directly linked to the industry-wide chaos linked…

Qantas is launching an exciting new route in the summer of 2022 — a nonstop route from Perth (PER) in Australia to Rome (FCO) in Italy! This flight will be one of the longest flights in the Qantas network and…

In unhappy news for Hilton loyalists, Hilton Honors has made the move to extend its food and beverage credit offering in lieu of breakfast through 2022. This move is not unexpected but is certainly unwelcome. Let’s take a look. Hilton…

Virgin Australia has cut ties with longtime partner Delta Air Lines and will now partner with United Airlines, the U.S.-based carrier that offers the most service to and from Australia. New Codeshare Partnership United and Virgin Australia will be codesharing…

Delta is launching a seasonal June to October route from New York (JFK) to Stockholm (ARN) in Sweden in 2022, just in time for what’s expected to be a busy tourist season. Flight Times The flight to Stockholm is a…

Copa Airlines, the Panama-based Star Alliance member, has officially begun flights from Panama City (PTY) in Panama to Atlanta’s Hartfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). Flights are operated on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays on the Boeing 737-800 according to the following…

Update: The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Alaska elites have already had their elite status with the Seattle-based airline extended through April 30, 2022, but for those who won’t be able to requalify, Alaska is…

As part of a brand expansion, Marriott will be debuting 30 new luxury hotels to various brand portfolios over the next few years — a welcome addition for folks who prefer to stay in higher-end properties in major cities. Exciting…

The latest development in JetBlue’s quest for European domination is the announcement of the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus. “More than 13 years after Aer Lingus because our very first international airline partner our…

With Spring Break 2022 only around 3 months away, Allegiant plans on capturing the business of those opting to stay in the U.S. for their party vacations. Ultra-low-cost airline Allegiant’s 9 new routes are focused on connecting Americans to warmer…

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…

Finnair, a Oneworld airline, is launching flights from Helsinki, Finland to Seattle, Washington starting in summer 2022 — a great addition to the Oneworld alliance network. The Route Starting June 1, 2022, Finnair will fly an A330 aircraft from Helsinki…

Bank of America has now launched its very own premium rewards credit card, as you may have guessed from its name — the Bank of America^® Premium Rewards^® Elite Credit Card. With a $550 annual fee, the card likely will…

American Airlines plans to launch nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Doha (DOH) in Qatar, beginning on June 4, 2022. This is certainly an interesting announcement, as American’s Oneworld Alliance partner, Qatar Airways, already operates this exact route twice…

Update:The offer mentioned below has expired and is no longer available. Delta’s Basic Economy tickets are already pretty… basic. And they’ve just gotten even worse. Even though you can’t assign your seat before check-in, you can’t make changes to the…