United to Resume Daily Nonstop Flights Between Houston and Caracas
United Airlines will restart daily nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Caracas on August 11, using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The route, suspended in June 2017, marks United’s return to Venezuela after nearly a decade. The airline highlights the flight’s role in strengthening cultural and economic ties across the Americas and reinforcing Houston as a major Latin‑American gateway. Tickets are on sale pending final government approvals.
Promo: Up to $80 in Uber Credits on Eligible Delta Comfort Flights
Delta Air Lines is offering a limited‑time promotion that rewards eligible SkyMiles members with up to $80 in Uber credits when they book and fly a qualifying Delta Comfort Classic or Comfort Extra fare before July 19. The incentive is...
JetBlue Launched New Milan Flights From Boston Today
JetBlue launched its first nonstop service between Boston Logan and Milan Malpensa, operating daily on a seasonal schedule through October 5. The airline offers introductory economy fares as low as $349 one‑way and Mint business class seats starting at $2,199. Flights...
Air Europa Is the Latest Airline to Join JFK’s New Terminal One
Air Europa announced it will move its New York operations from Terminal 4 to the new Terminal One at JFK, joining a growing roster of international carriers. The airline will continue its daily nonstop service between Madrid and JFK, leveraging the modern...
Delta Worker Killed in Ground Accident at Orlando International Airport
A Delta Air Lines ground employee was killed at Orlando International Airport (MCO) on May 7 when a tug vehicle struck the jet bridge of a parked Delta aircraft. The collision occurred as flight DL 2593 was preparing for departure to Minneapolis‑Saint Paul, prompting...
Inside Air Force One: A Reporter’s Surprisingly Honest Review of What the Press Eats
A Daily Caller reporter rode Air Force One during a two‑day Trump trip and documented three distinct meals. The first featured beef ragu, a fresh roll, spring salad, key‑lime pie and Diet Coke; the second was an Italian sub on an asiago bagel...
Singapore Airlines Expands European Network and Adds New Madrid Route
Singapore Airlines is adding a new 5‑times‑weekly service between Singapore and Madrid via Barcelona, launching on October 26 with Airbus A350‑900 aircraft. The carrier is also converting several European routes to daily frequencies, including London Gatwick, Manchester and Milan, and...
Hantavirus Panic in the Skies? Experts Advise On Your In-Flight Risk
Health experts say the risk of contracting hantavirus on a commercial flight is extremely low, even after an Andes‑strain case was identified on a KLM flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam. The virus primarily spreads through rodent droppings, and person‑to‑person transmission...
American Airlines Elevates Premium Experience With New California Wine Selections
American Airlines is rolling out a new selection of California wines in its Flagship® First and Flagship® Business cabins, beginning May 13. The lineup features Truchard Vineyards Chardonnay and Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon on international routes, and Migration Chardonnay and Justin...
Frontier Airlines Rolls Out New Deals and Miles Boost for Travelers After Spirit Shutdown
Frontier Airlines unveiled a suite of promotions to capture budget travelers, especially those displaced by Spirit Airlines' shutdown. The "Fly One, Get One" deal grants up to 20,000 bonus miles for members who book up to four round‑trip flights by...
Alaska Airlines Expands Its Network With New Routes From Santa Rosa and Long Beach
Alaska Airlines is expanding its California footprint by launching three new seasonal nonstop routes from Santa Rosa to Boise, Phoenix and Salt Lake City, and by restoring twice‑daily service between Long Beach and Seattle beginning September 8. The Santa Rosa...
Airline Satisfaction Rises Despite Travel Woes. JetBlue, Delta, and Southwest Lead Rankings
The JD Power 2026 North America Airline Satisfaction Study, which surveyed more than 10,000 U.S. travelers, shows that airline satisfaction is rising despite higher fares and airport congestion. JetBlue Airways reclaimed the top spot in First‑ and Business‑Class satisfaction for...
Delta and Airbnb Expand Partnership With Higher Earnings and Easier Booking
Delta Air Lines and Airbnb have deepened their partnership, boosting SkyMiles earnings to 1 mile per $1 on Airbnb homes and 3 miles per $1 on qualifying experiences and services. Travelers can now link their SkyMiles account directly to Airbnb,...
Westin Launches Its First All-Inclusive Resort in Mexico at Playa Vallarta
Westin reopens its Puerto Vallarta property as The Westin Playa Vallarta, the brand’s first all‑inclusive resort in Mexico after a multi‑million‑dollar renovation. The ocean‑front hotel now features 280 redesigned suites, including plunge‑pool and swim‑up rooms, ten dining and entertainment venues,...
Portland’s Escape Lounges Tops Priority Pass 2026 Excellence Awards
Priority Pass announced its 2026 Excellence Awards, naming Escape Lounges at Portland International Airport as Global Lounge of the Year. The honor is based on over 700,000 member ratings that highlight a shift toward lounges offering local identity, curated experiences,...
Southwest Airlines Expands in Las Vegas and Orlando With Lots of New Routes
Southwest Airlines announced a major expansion at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport and Orlando International Airport, adding 26 routes to or from Las Vegas and 23 to or from Orlando. New nonstop services will launch to destinations such as Anchorage,...
JetBlue Pushes Back on Bankruptcy Rumors as Fuel Costs Drive Losses
JetBlue Airways denied recent bankruptcy rumors after rival David Neeleman warned of a possible $1.3 billion loss in 2026 if fuel prices stay near $4.50 per gallon. The airline reported a $319 million first‑quarter loss, driven by soaring jet fuel costs, but...
Power Bank Fire Prompts IndiGo Evacuation as Airlines Tighten Battery Rules
An IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Chandigarh evacuated after a passenger’s power bank ignited on the tarmac. Cabin crew extinguished the fire and used slides to evacuate all 198 occupants without injury. The incident adds to a surge of lithium‑battery...
Orlando Airport Goes Galactic With Star Wars-Inspired May the Fourth Video
Orlando International Airport (MCO) rolled out a 74‑second Star Wars‑themed video on May 4, 2026, using augmented reality to stage the iconic opening crawl inside its terminals. The clip shows stormtroopers racing through gates, a holographic cameo by Mayor Buddy Dyer, and...
JetBlue Offers Status Match to Former Spirit Airlines Elite Members
JetBlue announced a status‑match program for Spirit Airlines’ Free Spirit Silver and Gold members, moving them into JetBlue’s Mosaic 1 or Mosaic 2 tiers. The offer coincides with JetBlue’s addition of 11 former Spirit routes from Fort Lauderdale, expanding its...
Air Canada Suspends Several More US Routes as Network Adjustments Continue
Air Canada announced the suspension of four U.S. routes—Toronto to Sacramento (effective August 1), Vancouver to Raleigh (effective July 29), Toronto to Charleston (effective September 6) and a temporary pause on Montreal to Austin (September 5‑October 19). The cuts follow the airline’s earlier decision to...
Gone But Not Forgotten: The Rise and Fall of America’s Lost Airlines
Spirit Airlines’ recent bankruptcy highlights a long‑standing pattern of airline failures in the U.S. The article reviews historic carriers—Pan Am, TWA, Braniff, Eastern, People Express, ValuJet, and others—showing how deregulation, oil shocks, labor disputes and thin margins led to their demise...
Breeze Airways Expands in Atlantic City With New Routes Following Spirit’s Exit
Breeze Airways announced a phased rollout of new leisure routes from Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) to replace the service void left by Spirit Airlines. The airline will start daily flights to Orlando on July 3, add Myrtle Beach and Fort...
China Eastern Airbus A350 Collides With Jet Bridge in Shanghai
China Eastern Airlines’ Airbus A350‑941 collided with a jet bridge while taxiing at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on May 2, 2026. The aircraft, arriving from Chengdu, struck the structure twice, damaging the left wing, engine cowling and a door. All...
American Airlines Unveils New Main Cabin Dining Options With Expanded Snacks and Meals
American Airlines is revamping its Main Cabin dining menu with a new Inflight Bites snack box, premium regional snacks from Chicago’s NUTS ON CLARK, and an upgraded fruit‑and‑cheese tray. Starting May 1, the Bites box sells for $10 or 1,000 AAdvantage...
ITA Airways Launched First-Ever Flights Between Rome and Houston Today
ITA Airways inaugurated a nonstop service between Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport and Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, marking the first direct link between the two cities. The route launches with three weekly flights this month, expanding to five weekly...
United Postpones Nine Routes and Cancels One From Chicago O’Hare International Airport
United Airlines announced that nine of its newly announced Chicago O’Hare routes will be delayed until October 25, while the Chicago‑Marquette (MQT) service is cancelled. The postponed flights include high‑frequency connections to Champaign, Kalamazoo, Lansing, La Crosse, Bloomington, the Tri‑Cities, Erie...
Air France Elevates Premium Economy Experience With Upgraded Dining
Air France is revamping its Premium Economy cabin on long‑haul routes with a redesigned second‑meal service, upscale French‑style dining and eco‑friendly tableware. The airline has enlisted Michelin‑starred chef Frédéric Simonin to create rotating à la carte dishes, while seat upgrades...
United Rebrands Select Domestic Premium Cabins as Polaris® Business Class
United Airlines has rebranded select nonstop domestic premium cabins as Polaris® Business Class, covering transcontinental routes between Newark‑Los Angeles and Newark‑San Francisco and long‑haul flights to Honolulu and Maui from Chicago, Newark and Washington. The change grants full‑fare Polaris passengers access...
Lyft and United Expand Partnership to Allow Riders to Earn and Redeem MileagePlus Miles
Lyft and United Airlines have expanded their partnership to let MileagePlus members redeem airline miles for Lyft rides in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The feature, launched on April 29, allows redemptions as low as one mile and up to...
JetBlue Expands China Airlines Partnership With New Redemption Options
JetBlue has expanded its partnership with China Airlines to include reciprocal points redemptions, allowing TrueBlue members to book China Airlines flights and Dynasty Flyer members to book JetBlue routes through each airline’s website and app. The enhancement adds Asian destinations...
Promo: $20 Discount on TSA PreCheck® for Travelers 30 and Under This May
The Transportation Security Administration is offering a $20 discount on five‑year TSA PreCheck memberships for new applicants aged 30 or younger, reducing the price to $56.75‑$65 during May. The promotion aligns with graduation season and the upcoming summer travel surge. Applicants...
Avelo Airlines Celebrates Its Fifth Birthday
Avelo Airlines marked its fifth anniversary, having flown over 9.3 million passengers on more than 74,000 flights since launching in April 2021. The carrier expanded from an 11‑city West Coast operation to a 34‑destination network spanning 14 states, the Midwest, the East...
The Luxury Collection Debuts Amoh Resort in Rhodes
Marriott’s Luxury Collection has launched Amouh, its first resort on the Greek island of Rhodes, offering 197 rooms and suites with sea views and private pools. Designed by London‑based Studio Lost, the property blends contemporary luxury with local stonework and...
Alaska Airlines New Seattle to Rome Flights Launch Today
Alaska Airlines inaugurated its first European nonstop route, launching daily Seattle‑Rome flights on May 28 using Boeing 787‑9 aircraft with 34 Business Class and 266 Main Cabin seats. The airline accelerated the schedule to daily service before the inaugural flight due...
Star Alliance Opens New Lounge in China’s Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Star Alliance has opened a new 15,000‑square‑foot lounge in Terminal 3 of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The facility can host about 245 guests and includes a rare 7,535‑square‑meter outdoor garden, offering an open‑air retreat for travelers. Open 24 hours, it serves First‑...
United Airlines Newest Europe Routes Take Off This Week for Summer 2026 Expansion
United Airlines launched its Summer 2026 schedule this week, adding several new nonstop routes between Newark and European cities such as Split, Bari, Glasgow, and Santiago de Compostela, plus a daily Washington‑Dulles to Keflavik service. The carrier also reinstated seasonal...
Southwest Airlines Unveils “Independence One” Livery to Celebrate the Nation’s 250th
Southwest Airlines introduced a new patriotic livery called Independence One, featuring red, white and blue colors, a "1776" tail number and thirteen stars. The aircraft will debut on April 29 with a Dallas‑to‑Philadelphia flight, linking the carrier’s home base to...
Air Transat Adds Aruba, Barbados, and Los Cabos to Winter 2026-2027 Schedule
Air Transat, three‑time Skytrax World’s Best Leisure Airline, announced new winter 2026‑2027 service from Montreal to Aruba, Barbados and Los Cabos. The routes will launch between Dec 10 and Dec 13, with weekly frequencies ranging from one to two flights per week....
Air Premia Launched Nonstop Flights Between Seoul Incheon and Washington DC
Air Premia inaugurated nonstop service between Seoul Incheon (ICN) and Washington Dulles (IAD) on April 24, marking the first direct South Korea‑Washington link since 1995. The carrier operates four weekly flights using its fleet of eight Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners, each...
Bonus Nights Awarded From Marriott’s First 2026 Promo Mysteriously Disappear
Marriott Bonvoy launched its first global system‑wide promotion for 2026 on February 25, offering 2,500 bonus points per stay and an Elite Night Credit for each distinct Marriott brand visited through May 10. Members who stayed at nine different brands should have...
Delta Drops Complimentary CLEAR+ for Diamond Medallion Members Starting June 2026
Delta Air Lines will stop offering complimentary CLEAR+ to SkyMiles Diamond Medallion members starting June 1, 2026. Affected members will instead receive the discounted rate of $129 per year. Existing CLEAR+ memberships that renew before June 1 retain free access for the term....
Small Luxury Hotels of the World Adds 29 New Properties to Surpass 700 Hotels Globally
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) added 29 new member properties in Q1 2026, pushing its portfolio past 700 hotels in 100 countries. The new additions span continents, featuring boutique openings in Ireland, Italy, Panama, India, France, the United States...
Lufthansa Group Introduces New Basic Economy Fares With No Carry-On Bags
Lufthansa Group is adding an Economy Basic fare to its short‑ and medium‑haul network, launching on April 28 for travel starting May 19. The new tier eliminates the free carry‑on allowance, offering only a personal item and charging for baggage and other...
American Airlines Unveils Transformed Terminal 8 at New York JFK
American Airlines officially opened its transformed Terminal 8 at JFK, its primary international gateway in New York. The renovation adds more than 60 new dining, retail and experiential concepts, including roughly 20 New York‑based brands and first‑to‑airport venues such as Eataly and Momofuku’s...
Delta Air Lines to Suspend and Adjust Multiple Routes Amid Rising Fuel Costs
Delta Air Lines announced a series of network adjustments, suspending nine routes and delaying others as oil prices surge and summer demand softens. Seasonal suspensions include JFK‑Memphis, JFK‑St. Louis, and Seattle‑Cancún, with some services paused until September, while others like...
United Flights Faced Back-to-Back Bomb Scares This Weekend
United Airlines faced two bomb‑related security incidents over a single weekend. On Saturday, Flight UA2092 from Chicago to New York was forced to divert to Pittsburgh after a suspicious device was reported mid‑air. The following day, Flight UA2408 departing Denver...
Weak Promo: Marriott Bonvoy® Week Is Back at Starbucks Through April 26th
Starbucks is running a second Marriott Bonvoy® Week from April 20‑26, letting members of the linked loyalty programs earn up to 100 Marriott Bonvoy points for three qualifying coffee purchases. The earnings cap has been trimmed from previous promotions that offered...
EL AL Announces Nonstop Buenos Aires Service to Return to South America
EL AL announced the launch of a nonstop service between Tel Aviv (TLV) and Buenos Aires (EZE), marking the carrier’s return to South America after more than a decade. The airline will operate two weekly Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights, offering...
Edelweiss Air to Cut Denver and Seattle Routes as Fuel Costs Rise
Edelweiss Air, the leisure‑focused long‑haul arm of the Lufthansa Group, announced it will drop its Zurich‑Denver and Zurich‑Seattle services for the upcoming summer season. The airline cited soaring jet‑fuel prices and weaker‑than‑expected passenger demand as the primary drivers. The cuts...