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American Airlines has announced that Robert Isom, the current President of American Airlines, will take over as CEO on March 31, 2022. Doug Parker, the current CEO, will remain on as Chairman of the Board, supporting Isom as he takes…

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…

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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….

When you think of Air Canada and partnerships, you typically think of airlines within the Star Alliance, such as United, Lufthansa, Aegean, and other carriers. Air Canada is introducing a new partner to the mix with Oman Air, and the…

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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…

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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…

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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…

Uber has introduced its latest subscription-based model, replacing the previous Uber Eats pass with the new Uber One program, designed to offer benefits across all of Uber’s services. What Is Uber One? While Eats Pass primarily focused on the popular…

We’re always on the lookout for new ways to save money on vacation, and this is especially true when it comes to pricey destinations such as Walt Disney World. Walt Disney World resorts and hotels are now available to book…

‘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…

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In an agreement with the Attorney General of Pennsylvania, Marriott will now include its resort fees in all published pricing of its room rates, a departure from the previous practice where room rates would be displayed without the addition of…

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