Source: American Airlines American plans to begin service to Porto, Portugal (OPO) in 2027, subject to government approval. Daily summer seasonal service will operate from Philadelphia (PHL) with Airbus A321XLR aircraft featuring Flagship Suite® seats. Get ready to pair world-famous port wine cellars with “Euro Summer” adventures thanks to new service from American Airlines to Porto, Portugal (OPO) in summer 2027. Operated with the airline’s new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, customers will have the opportunity to elevate their travel with the Flagship Suite® experience on this route. “Porto is exactly the type of new market the Airbus A321XLR enables us to serve,” Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning Brian Znotins told team members at the airline’s annual leadership conference [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet Group is pleased to announce that Marek Andryszak will join the organization as President, Sunwing Vacations Group, effective March 16, 2026. Andryszak will replace Andrew Dawson who announced his retirement in 2025. "Marek, known for his global mindset and a strong appreciation for cultural diversity, is widely recognized for building high-performing teams and successfully launching new business ventures," says John Weatherill, WestJet Group Chief Commercial Officer. "We are excited to welcome Marek, his leadership will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of the Sunwing Vacations Group as we strengthen our position as the market leader in the Canadian packaged tours market." Andryszak brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in the tour operator sector, [...]

Source: American Airlines As football fans pour into the Bay Area, American is greeting them with a standout, game day-ready experience at its Admirals Club® lounge in Terminal 1 near Gate B13 at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). American has expanded service from both Boston (BOS) and Seattle (SEA) to San Jose, California (SJC). SJC is a convenient 10 minutes away from the stadium, making for an easy, hassle-free journey before and after the game on Feb. 8. For fans routing through SFO, American’s elevated Admirals Club® lounge transforms the airport into a premium retreat offering a calm, polished space to reset before or after the biggest game of the year. A premium travel experience for event week The lounge, [...]

Source: United Airlines United has installed Starlink on most of its two-cabin regional fleet – more than 300 airplanes – in less than a year, and expects to have it onboard more than half of its mainline fleet – an additional 500 aircraft – by the end of 2026 United uses the biggest advertising stage in the world to demonstrate what's now possible at 30,000 feet thanks to Starlink Wi-Fi – like streaming live sports, playing online games and more More than 25% of the airline's daily departures now have Starlink, and Wi-Fi customer satisfaction scores on those aircraft have nearly doubled  In less than a year, United has equipped most of its two-cabin regional fleet – more than 300 [...]

Source: United Airlines Order builds on early success of United Next strategy and includes 50 Boeing 787-9 and 60 A321neo aircraft United also secures new options for up to 50 more Boeing 787s and new purchase rights for up to 40 A321neos at the end of the decade United Airlines has announced orders for 110 more aircraft for delivery beginning in 2028, building on the early success of United Next and adding additional flexibility for its long-term fleet. United converted previous options and purchase rights into firm orders for 50 Boeing 787-9s for delivery between 2028 through 2031, as well as 60 Airbus A321neos for delivery between 2028 and 2030. The company also secured new options for up to 50 more [...]

Source: Alaska Airlines Atmos™ Rewards has soared to the top in two major categories in the 2026 Points Guy Awards. The combined loyalty program of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines has been recognized as Best Innovation in Airline Loyalty while the Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card, issued in partnership with Bank of America, was crowned Best New Personal Credit Card. Now in its eighth year, the 2026 Points Guy Awards honor the best in travel, credit cards and loyalty, from top-tier reward credit cards and exclusive lounges to premier loyalty programs, airlines, hotels and cruise lines. Learn more about the 2026 The Points Guy awards at www.thepointsguy.com/awards. The outsized value and industry-leading benefits of Atmos Rewards have set a [...]