Source: American Airlines A new standard for international travel to cut connection times in half American Airlines is revolutionizing the international travel experience by becoming the first airline in the United States to offer seamless connections for travelers and their checked bags. In partnership with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.K. Department for Transport (DfT), the new process allows customers traveling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and connecting through the airline’s largest hub, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), to clear U.S. Customs right at the arrival gate. Customers can then proceed directly to their connecting flight without reclaiming and rechecking their checked baggage or passing through TSA security. Checked bags [...]

Source: American Airlines Agreement strengthens one of the world’s largest co-branded portfolios, enhancing priceless experiences for AAdvantage Mastercard cardmembers American Airlines and Mastercard have announced an extension of their decades-long partnership, reinforcing a shared commitment to delivering more rewarding travel experiences and value through advanced payments technology and services. “American is proud to collaborate with Mastercard to deliver best-in-class travel solutions for our AAdvantage® co-branded credit cardmembers,” said American’s CEO Robert Isom. “Together, we are rewarding our mutual customers with travel experiences that make their journeys truly special.” The agreement secures Mastercard as the exclusive payment network partner for American’s co-branded credit cards, building on nearly 40 years of collaboration between the two companies. Together, American and Mastercard will continue [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Seasonal flavors and refreshing sips take flight this summer as the airline rolls out new menu items, new partnerships and more choices for customers. In its Centennial year, Delta remains dedicated to providing an elevated onboard experience that puts comfort, luxury and customer choice at its center. This is highlighted by the airline’s recent expansion of its Missoni partnership in Delta One, launching an exclusive Delta One collection inclusive of bespoke bedding on international flights and a suite of amenities, and now several enhanced onboard food and beverage offerings. With premium as the north star and summer travel in full swing – temperatures are rising and so are cravings for refreshing new flavors. “Summer is a [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Launching service to Hong Kong and Chicago from LAX underscore Delta’s continued investment in LAX as a premier coastal gateway for both international and domestic travel. Delta is expanding its reach from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with two new nonstop routes: daily service to Hong Kong (HKG) beginning June 6, 2026, and three daily flights to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) starting June 7, 2026. These additions underscore Delta’s continued investment in LAX as a premier coastal gateway for both international and domestic travel. “Launching service to Hong Kong and Chicago from LAX strengthens our presence in two of the world’s most dynamic markets,” said Paul Baldoni, SVP of Network Planning. “As the largest global carrier at [...]

Source: United Airlines Airline expands industry's only Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) program to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Newark, bringing total to 28 hires across all seven hubs NFL hall of famer Jerry Rice suits up in San Francisco to help recruit and 'train' with current United SOSAs United SOSA duties include welcoming customers in the airport lobby and helping them find check-in kiosks, bag check locations and navigate security lines  United announced that it will expand the industry's only Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) program to the airline's hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Newark. The goal is to welcome 10 more people into the program and reach a total of 28 SOSA employees across all seven of [...]