Korean Air Opens Refreshed Lounges at Seoul Incheon International Airport This Week
Korean Air is completing a major overhaul of its premium lounges at Seoul Incheon International Airport, adding new Prestige Class Garden Lounges and expanding existing facilities. The total lounge footprint will increase 2.5‑fold and seating capacity will double, bringing the hub’s lounge count to six. Similar redesigns are planned for Korean Air’s lounges in Los Angeles and New York, while a new app feature will provide real‑time lounge data. These upgrades support the airline’s broader brand refresh ahead of its merger with Asiana Airlines.
Tampa International Airport Named Spotless Space of the Year for Exceptional Cleanliness
Tampa International Airport (TPA) was named Spotless Space of the Year in the second annual Spotless Spaces Competition hosted by the Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions. The award recognizes TPA’s consistently high standards across terminals, restrooms and public areas,...
Allegiant Moves Closer to Sun Country Acquisition After DOT Approval
Allegiant Air announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has approved a joint interim exemption, removing the last regulatory obstacle to its $1.5 billion acquisition of Sun Country Airlines. The approval lets both carriers continue operating separately under common ownership while...
American Airlines Brings Italian Coffee Experience Onboard With Lavazza Partnership
American Airlines has partnered with Italy’s iconic coffee brand Lavazza to serve premium coffee across all cabins and in its Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges worldwide. The rollout delivers a consistent Italian coffee experience from the gate to 30,000 feet,...
Allegiant Launches Tax Day Promotion Offering Bonus Points for Summer Travel
Allegiant Air launched a limited‑time Tax Day promotion, granting Allways Rewards members 1,040 bonus points for qualifying bookings made between April 14 and April 16. Travel must occur from May 15 through September 7, and participants must enter the promo code “EZREFUND1040” at checkout....
Norse Atlantic Airways Cancels All Los Angeles Routes Amid Rising Fuel Costs
Norse Atlantic Airways announced it will cancel all flights from Los Angeles International Airport, removing nonstop service to London Gatwick, Paris Charles de Gaulle, and Rome Fiumicino. The airline cited soaring fuel prices that have made its long‑haul, low‑cost West...
Americans Might Be Rethinking European Travel, But I Have Three Upcoming Trips
April has traditionally kicked off the peak season for American travelers to Europe, but new Squaremouth data shows a shift in 2026. Travelers are gravitating toward politically neutral, safety‑focused destinations such as the Netherlands, Ireland and Norway, while interest in...
Air Canada Opens New Cafés for Premium Passengers and Elite Members
Air Canada has added two premium‑service cafés to its airport portfolio, opening an 84‑seat, 4,400‑sq‑ft venue at Vancouver International Airport and a 62‑seat spot in the U.S. departures hall of Montréal‑Trudeau. Both locations showcase locally sourced menus, full‑service bars, and...
Air Canada and United Expand Partnership With Reciprocal Free Wi-Fi for Members
Air Canada and United Airlines have launched a reciprocal free Wi‑Fi program for Aeroplan and MileagePlus members. United flyers can enjoy Bell‑powered Wi‑Fi on Air Canada aircraft, while Aeroplan members receive Starlink‑based connectivity on United flights. The service is available...
Europe’s New Entry/Exit System Goes Fully Live This Week
Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) went fully live on April 10, replacing passport stamps with digital kiosks that capture biometric data for non‑EU travelers. The system records entry and exit dates to enforce the 90‑day stay limit across the Schengen area...
Brussels Airlines Partners With Ralph & Roxy’s to Bring Belgian Ice Cream to the Skies
Brussels Airlines has teamed up with Belgian artisanal ice‑cream maker Ralph & Roxy’s to serve the brand’s small‑batch product on its long‑haul flights. The partnership will deliver roughly 420,000 servings each year, initially launched in Business Class and now rolled out...
Delta Raises Checked Bag Fees as Industry-Wide Price Hikes Continue
Delta Air Lines announced a new baggage fee schedule effective April 8, raising the first checked bag price to $45, the second to $55, and the third to $200. The hikes represent roughly a 28% increase for the first bag and...
United Celebrates 100 Years With Limited-Edition Vinyl Featuring Iconic “Rhapsody in Flight”
United Airlines commemorated its 100‑year anniversary by releasing a limited‑edition vinyl of its signature theme, “Rhapsody in Flight.” The record features a modern remix, a bonus track of the original song, and a zoetrope design that animates as it spins....
Air Canada Adds Sun Destinations and New Nonstop Flights to Tenerife
Air Canada unveiled its 2026‑27 winter schedule, adding nonstop service from Toronto and Montreal to Tenerife—the first direct North America‑Canary Islands link. The routes will use Airbus A321XLR aircraft with 14 lie‑flat Signature Class seats and 168 economy seats, launching...
Spirit Airlines Debuts Playful “Banana Plane” Liveries Celebrating Its Iconic Yellow Brand
Spirit Airlines has rolled out six special‑edition “banana plane” liveries, turning its signature bright‑yellow jets into oversized banana stickers. The first aircraft will enter service this week, with five more receiving the playful designs later in the month. Airbus is...
It’s Back. Earn Delta Medallion® Qualifying Dollars With Hotel Stays and Rental Cars
Delta Air Lines has revived its Medallion Qualifying Dollar (MQD) promotion, allowing travelers to earn one MQD for every dollar spent on hotel stays and rental cars booked through the airline’s Expedia portal. The offer applies to bookings made now...
Cool: Spirit Airlines Passengers Capture Video of Artemis Rocket Launch
NASA’s Artemis II mission launched on the Space Launch System, marking a key step toward a sustained lunar presence and future Mars trips. Passengers on Spirit Airlines flight NK 3830 from Atlanta to San Juan were rerouted over Florida, capturing a rare, close‑up...
American Airlines Refreshes Lounge Menus Across Major Airports This Spring
American Airlines is rolling out spring‑inspired menu updates across its Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges at major U.S. airports, adding dishes such as braised short rib at LAX, carrot‑coconut soup at Chicago, and tamagoyaki French toast at Dallas. The refresh...
The Standard Is Set to Debut in Texas With Transformation of South Congress Hotel
Hyatt’s lifestyle brand The Standard will debut in Texas by converting Austin’s South Congress Hotel into a new property slated to open in spring 2027. Located at 1603 South Congress Avenue, the redesign will blend the hotel’s historic identity with...
United Launches Real-Time TSA Wait Time Tracker in Mobile App
United Airlines has added a real‑time TSA wait‑time tracker to its mobile app, launching a pilot at its seven major U.S. hub airports. The tool displays up‑to‑the‑minute estimates for standard security lines and TSA PreCheck, helping travelers decide when to...
JetBlue Unveils Subscription-Based Loyalty Perks and Expanded Redemption Options
JetBlue has launched TrueBlue Subscriptions, a recurring points program that lets members earn loyalty points through monthly or annual plans, with three tiered options offering higher earning rates and redemption rebates. The airline also broadened redemption possibilities, allowing points to...
Drone Scare Triggers Ground Stop at Palm Beach Airport During Air Force One Departure
A drone sighting near Palm Beach International Airport forced a temporary ground stop as Air Force One, carrying President Donald Trump, prepared for takeoff. Helicopters were dispatched to locate the UAV while Delta pilots informed passengers of the security breach. The airport...
United Opens TSA Checkpoint for Premier 1K®, Polaris®, and Global Services in Houston
United Airlines has reopened a TSA checkpoint in Terminal C at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport for its Premier 1K, Global Services and Polaris travelers. The lane, previously reserved for families and passengers with disabilities, was repurposed amid severe staffing...
My Advice: If You Do Not Have TSA PreCheck®, Do Not Fly
At New York’s LaGuardia Airport, the author observed a stark contrast between the 15‑minute TSA PreCheck lane and a regular security line that stretched around Terminal B and crawled forward. The PreCheck lane was efficiently staffed by a mix of TSA...
Delta Expands Los Angeles to Florida Flights With New Route and More Frequencies
Delta Air Lines is adding a daily nonstop service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Palm Beach (PBI) beginning November 20, using Airbus A321neo aircraft. The carrier is also boosting its existing LAX‑Tampa flights from two to three daily departures on November 9 and raising LAX‑Orlando...
Allegiant Introduces Flexible Travel Policy Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown
Allegiant Air launched a "Travel with Confidence" policy that lets passengers change or cancel eligible flights without fees through the end of the current government shutdown. The flexible option applies to both new and existing bookings and requires customers to...
Trump Threatens ICE Deployment at Airports as Shutdown Disrupts Travel Nationwide
President Trump warned that ICE agents could be sent to U.S. airports to arrest illegal immigrants if Congress does not reach a funding deal for the Department of Homeland Security. The partial government shutdown has left the Transportation Security Administration...
Ethiopian Airlines Is the Latest Airline to Join JFK’s New Terminal One
Ethiopian Airlines announced it will relocate from Terminal 7 to the new JFK Terminal One when the facility opens in 2026. The move makes the carrier the latest Star Alliance member to join the $19 billion redevelopment of New York’s flagship airport. Ethiopian’s...
Lufthansa Introduces BABOR Skincare as Part of New Onboard Experience and Amenity Kits
Lufthansa is rolling out premium BAB B OR skincare kits in its First Class cabins this month, with Business Class upgrades slated for early May. The partnership is part of the airline’s Future Onboard Experience (FOX) program, which emphasizes comfort, personalization, and...
Frontier Airlines Adds Four New Routes Launching This Spring
Frontier Airlines announced four new routes launching between May and June, adding service to seven major U.S. airports. The network expansion includes daily DFW‑EWR and FLL‑IAD flights, plus four‑weekly DFW‑SNA and LAS‑BNA services. These routes target high‑traffic corridors and aim...
Capital One Launches New Travel App With Some Cool Features
Capital One unveiled a dedicated travel app for iOS and Android, consolidating its travel technology and operations into a single consumer‑focused platform. Since its 2021 debut, Capital One Travel has seen booking volumes increase more than tenfold, and the new...
Delta Keeps 20-Minute Bag Guarantee but Makes One Big Change
Delta Air Lines is keeping its 20‑minute baggage guarantee, still offering 2,500 SkyMiles when checked bags miss the carousel. The airline has slashed the claim‑submission window from three days to just two hours after arrival. The change applies to all...
Could Austin Airport’s First Asia Route Be Seoul?
Austin‑Bergstrom International Airport is courting its first nonstop Asian service, with Korean Air and Delta executives meeting local officials to discuss a potential Austin‑Seoul route. The airline partnership could leverage Delta’s expanding presence at AUS and Korean Air’s existing Dallas‑Seoul...
American Airlines Updates App and Website to Better Explain Flight Delays and Cancellations
American Airlines is rolling out a new digital feature across its mobile app and website that explains the reasons behind flight delays and cancellations. The update provides clear, reason‑based messages—weather, air‑traffic control, or operational issues—along with rebooking options, voucher eligibility,...
Full List: TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID Is Now Open in 58 US Airports
TSA has rolled out its PreCheck® Touchless ID program to 58 airports, with a target of 65 by late spring. The service, available only to enrolled PreCheck members, uses facial recognition to verify identity without presenting an ID or boarding...
Airlines Are Always Looking to Cut Costs, But This Viral Video Is Something Else
Airlines are intensifying cost‑reduction programs as fuel prices surge and labor expenses climb, but a viral video of a Cheez‑It bag with only three crackers is a packaging mishap, not a deliberate airline cut. Carriers are instead focusing on trimming...
The Resort at Kapalua Bay Is Being Converted Into a St. Regis to Bring the Brand Back to Hawaii
Marriott International announced that The Resort at Kapalua Bay on Maui will be converted into a St. Regis hotel, slated for completion in 2027. The luxury property will remain operational throughout the renovation, which will upgrade its 146 ocean‑view residences and...
Martha Stewart Opens Second Bedford Restaurant at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Martha Stewart has launched a second The Bedford restaurant inside Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. The new venue mirrors the farmhouse-inspired design of the original Las Vegas location, using marble countertops and copper cookware to evoke Stewart’s 1925 Westchester home....
Good News for United: Southwest to Exit Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles Airports in June
Southwest Airlines will cease all flights at Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Washington Dulles (IAD) on June 4, ending service at two United hubs. The carrier will continue its dominant presence at Chicago Midway, operating roughly 244 daily departures to over...
JetBlue Expands Fort Lauderdale Flights With More Frequencies
JetBlue announced a major schedule expansion at Fort Lauderdale‑Hollywood International Airport, adding daily year‑round service to Jacksonville and Cartagena and increasing frequencies to Dallas‑Fort Worth and Tampa. The airline will double flights on the Dallas and Tampa routes, moving from...
United Partners With Chef’s Table to Bring World-Renowned Chefs to Business Class Dining
United Airlines has teamed with Netflix’s Chef’s Table series to launch a new Polaris business‑class dining program. Starting August 1, eleven world‑renowned chefs will craft ten regionally inspired meals, each featuring an appetizer, salad and entrée. The menus will debut on...
Breeze Airways Cuts Nine Routes and Adds One
Breeze Airways announced the termination of nine routes across its network, including under‑performing services from Manchester to Orlando, Tampa to Orange County, and several Westchester County connections. The airline will introduce a single new route, offering twice‑weekly flights between Raleigh‑Durham...
BermudAir Unveils Expanded Summer 2026 Schedule With 29 Weekly Flights
BermudAir announced its summer 2026 schedule, offering 29 weekly flights from nine North American gateways. The airline adds daily service from Boston and combined daily frequencies for the New York area, while Toronto sees six‑day‑a‑week operations. All flights use Embraer...
Delta Launches Euro Summer 2026 Travel Inspiration Campaign With Interactive Destination Quiz
Delta Air Lines has rolled out a digital campaign called Delta Destinations to inspire European summer travel for 2026. The initiative pairs curated city guides—starting with Amsterdam, Malta, Porto and London—with an interactive “Euro Summer Destination Match Quiz” that aligns...
Delta Air Lines Is Planning Nonstop Los Angeles to Manila Flights for Summer 2027
Delta Air Lines announced plans to launch a daily nonstop flight between Los Angeles International Airport and Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport starting in summer 2027. The service will be operated with an Airbus A350‑900 configured with 32 Delta One,...
Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort Planned for 2029 Debut
Hyatt announced plans to launch Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana in 2029, its second Ziva property in the Dominican Republic. The 650‑room resort will feature extensive family amenities, including five pools, a water park, and 12 food and beverage venues, alongside...
Frontier Airlines Passenger Threatens Crew in Overhead Bin Meltdown and Gets Escorted Off Plane
A Frontier Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Chicago saw a passenger removed after a heated dispute over overhead‑bin space. The traveler attempted to store both a carry‑on and a personal item in the bin, violating the airline’s policy that...
American Airlines Brings Smash Kitchen Condiments to the Skies in New Dining Partnership
American Airlines has teamed with fast‑growing food brand Smash Kitchen to offer premium condiments on select flights. The sauces accompany the airline’s Classic American Sliders and Fries and are available to First‑Class passengers who pre‑order, with the sandwich also offered...
Global Entry Service to Resume Wednesday Morning After Shutdown Suspension
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that Global Entry will restart at 5:00 a.m. EST on March 11, ending a pause that began on Feb 22 during the partial government shutdown. The suspension was caused by staffing and administrative disruptions despite the...
Lufthansa Plans Special Anniversary Flights to Celebrate 100 Years of Flying
Lufthansa will operate two special anniversary flights on April 6, 2026, retracing its original Berlin‑Zurich and Berlin‑Cologne routes. The services will use a Boeing 787‑9 and an Airbus A350‑900, both painted in a bespoke 100th‑anniversary livery. Early‑booking access is reserved...