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JetBlue Builds on Fort Lauderdale Growth with Year-Round Service to Orlando and Dallas, Additional Flights to New York

Source: JetBlue To celebrate the new route between Orlando and Fort Lauderdale, JetBlue is offering a limited time introductory fare JetBlue has announced it will further strengthen its position as the largest carrier in Fort Lauderdale with the launch of two new year-round nonstop routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The airline will also add two additional daily flights on its popular route between Fort Lauderdale and New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The twice-daily flights to Orlando will begin on May 21, while daily service to Dallas will launch on March 12 and continue year-round, following its initial announcement as a spring break-only service. “These additions reflect the [...]

2026-01-06T06:24:43+02:00January 6th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines centennial celebrations take flight

Source: American Airlines In 1926, the story of one of the world’s most iconic airline brands started with a flight carrying mail from Chicago to St. Louis. And 100 years later, the story of that one flight unfolded into a global aviation leader: American Airlines. While there’s much to celebrate in 2026, customers will start to see and be a part of American’s celebrations for a milestone of 100 years of flight starting today. “American is proud to be among the small group of airlines that have celebrated 100 years of flight,” said Robert Isom, American’s Chief Executive Officer. “There’s no brand in aviation more iconic than American, built on a culture of innovation and forward-thinking. We’re poised to continue [...]

2026-01-05T20:02:59+02:00January 5th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

KLM and Cabin Crew Unions Reach New Collective Labor Agreement for Cabin Staff

Source: KLM KLM has reached a negotiated agreement with the three cabin crew unions—VNC, FNV Cabine, and De Unie—for its cabin staff. Following a positive vote among union members, a new collective labor agreement (CLA) is now in place. Duration and Salary Arrangements The CLA will be effective for two years, retroactively from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027. Employees will receive a total salary increase of 3.25%: 1% on December 1, 2025; 1.25% on July 1, 2026; and 1% on January 1, 2027. In addition, all cabin crew members will receive a one-time net payment of €750 in January 2026 (based on full-time employment). Other Agreements In addition to salary development, agreements have been made regarding work schedules, [...]

2026-01-02T19:43:50+02:00January 2nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

A nod to the future: American takes Chicago expansion up a notch with 100 new daily departures this spring

Source: American Airlines American continues to strengthen its network at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) with 100 additional daily departures to more than 75 destinations in time for spring break travel. The airline is adding even more flights for spring, including double the service from ORD to popular spring break destinations — like Las Vegas (LAS); Panama City, Florida (ECP); and Sarasota, Florida (SRQ) — and more than double the flights from ORD to Savannah, Georgia (SAV), and San Francisco (SFO) compared to what was originally available for sale for spring 2026. A year of strategic ORD investments in 2025 sets the stage for American’s record spring break operation, reaching 500 departures from ORD in March and restoring prepandemic levels of [...]

2025-12-31T17:52:28+02:00December 31st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

2026 Medallion Status: What to know before year end from Delta

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 [...]

2025-12-30T20:05:59+02:00December 30th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Doubling down on DFW: American further strengthens its Flagship hub

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 [...]

2025-12-28T23:44:47+02:00December 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

United Added New Features to Award-Winning Mobile App Like Virtual Gate, Club Recommendation Tool and Real-Time Bag Tracker

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 [...]

2025-12-28T23:39:21+02:00December 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

New year, new adventures: British Airways January sale takes off with savings on flights and holidays

Source: British Airways British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their January sale, offering savings on flights and holidays for 2026 Top offers include return flights to New York from £388 and Orlando from £397 British Airways Holidays customers can book discounted packages to the Caribbean including Cancun and Barbados British Airways and British Airways Holidays have today launched their January sale, running until 27 January 2026. Customers can kick off the year in style with great discounts on flights and holiday packages to destinations worldwide, perfect for banishing the winter blues. The sale features savings on getaways to some of the most-searched holiday destinations this year and those featured in British Airways Holidays’ recent Travel Trends Report, including New York, Orlando, Dubai, the Maldives and Barbados. [...]

2025-12-28T23:52:24+02:00December 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Southwest Airlines and Turkish Airlines to Partner in Transatlantic Travel Beginning in January 2026

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 [...]

2025-12-26T19:51:50+02:00December 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TAP Air Portugal recognized as the best European Airline by Global Traveler

Source: TAP The airline is distinguished for the 15th consecutive year by readers of the American magazine. TAP Air Portugal has once again been named Best Airline in Europe by Global Traveller Magazine. This is the 15th consecutive year that TAP has been named Best Airline in Europe by the magazine's readers. The 22nd edition of the Global Traveller Tested Reader Survey Awards was held this past week in Miami, Florida. Fernanda Ottavio, TAP's Director of Sales and Marketing for North America, said that at TAP "we are honoured to be named Best Airline in Europe for the 15th consecutive year, following the vote by Global Traveler readers. Reaching the top is an achievement; staying there for 15 years is [...]

2025-12-26T19:57:08+02:00December 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|