Source: Delta Air Lines SkyMiles® Members can look forward to refreshed Choice Benefits and easy ways to earn MQDs toward 2026 Medallion Status. And with MQD thresholds for 2027 staying the same, Members can plan confidently while making the most of earning opportunities before Dec. 31. As a Centennial year for the books begins to wind down, SkyMiles® Members are making their final moves to secure 2026 Medallion Status before Dec. 31. Learn more about what’s new – and what’s staying the same – when it comes to earning and enjoying elite benefits. From refreshed Choice Benefits to the return of Elevate Your Status and everyday ways to earn beyond the flight, SkyMiles is giving Members more flexibility, more value [...]

Source: American Airlines A reimagined schedule at the airline’s largest and most important hub enhances the customer experience at nearly every touchpoint. Adjustments to scheduled flight times drive greater certainty for customers, improved and more desirable departure times and more seamless journeys. Schedule enhancements and ongoing investments continue to improve the overall airport experience. American’s track record of recovering from irregular operations better than any other airline is further bolstered with investments in remote deplaning resources. American Airlines is fundamentally changing the way it does business at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the airline’s largest hub, and the airline’s customers will soon benefit from those changes in a meaningful way. DFW has an outsized impact on the rest of [...]

Source: United Airlines United has launched new features to its award-winning mobile app to save customers even more time and further improve the overall travel experience on the world's largest airline*: 'Virtual Gate' gives customers real-time updates about which groups are boarding and a progress bar that shows how many people have boarded, eliminating the need to wait around the gate area. United Club 'closest and best' feature recommends nearby United Club locations based on proximity to travelers' gates and available capacity, with capacity insights initially offered at ORD and rolling out to additional airports in 2026. An upgraded mobile bag tracking feature includes a package-delivery-style tracker that shows real-time locations throughout the journey. Personalized updates include guidance on traveling [...]

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines has announced a partnership with Turkish Airlines is scheduled to begin in early 2026 to offer travelers around the globe one-ticket, transatlantic journeys between the United States and Istanbul unlocking onward connections across both carriers’ networks. Turkish Airlines flies to more than 350 destinations in 132 countries from its global hub, Istanbul Airport, including ten airports in the United States served by Southwest. International travelers will be able to seamlessly connect through those shared gateway airports on tickets that will become available next year through Turkish Airlines, travel agents, and travel websites. “Both Southwest and Turkish Airlines are known for the warmth of our Employees, the authenticity of our Hospitality, and the reliability of our [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines To help kick off travel planning for 2026, Delta has mapped out popular PTO windows and paired them with destinations that shine during those exact moments.  A little creative calendar planning in 2026 can go a long way. With strategic use of long weekends and holidays, just a handful of PTO days can unlock meaningful trips throughout the year, from quick city breaks to longer international adventures. To help kick off travel planning for 2026, Delta has mapped out popular PTO windows and paired them with destinations that shine during those exact moments. Think of it as travel inspiration that works with your calendar, not against it. Additionally, planning your next global adventure doesn’t have to [...]

Source: American Airlines Ongoing partnership to bring thousands of family members of fallen heroes to the most magical place on earth American Airlines announced that it has joined forces once again with the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) to support the annual Gary Sinise Foundation Snowball Express. Now in its 20th year, the annual event is dedicated to honoring the families of both fallen U.S. military service members and first responders. Over two weeks in December, American will donate 16 charter aircraft and millions of AAdvantage®miles to bring more than 2,600 family members to Walt Disney World Resort for an all-expenses-paid experience. Families will travel from 29 departure cities across the globe — spanning Alaska and Hawaii to Germany, Guam and [...]