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New TSA Wait Time Tracker Now Available in the Award-Winning United Mobile App

Source: United Airlines Pilot program for new customer feature starts at airline's U.S. hub airports in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington D.C. First-of-its-kind digital tracker includes regular wait time updates, helping travelers plan their trip and navigate airport lobbies with confidence United's award-winning mobile app will include estimated Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security wait times using data collected by the airline, a first-of-its-kind offering from a major U.S. airline*. As part of a new pilot program, the feature provides regular wait time updates throughout the day, giving travelers timely information on airport security lines and helping them plan their travel with confidence. In the Travel section of the United mobile app, United customers can [...]

2026-04-02T20:57:07+03:00April 2nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet bans bare feet on board

Source: WestJet Guests are required to keep feet covered during flights With warm weather on the horizon, WestJet is underlining its in-flight footwear expectations and putting a ban on bare feet. Guests are required to keep shoes, socks, slippers or other forms of foot coverage on at all times, including during takeoff, landing. and while moving about the cabin. "Guests should fly with confidence knowing they won't encounter anyone else's bare piggies in flight," said Steph Ng, Vice-President, Brand and Marketing, WestJet Group. "The barefoot ban applies to all guests at all times, including when feet are at rest, in motion or simply enjoying the ride." Any bare feet that do appear will be asked to return immediately to a [...]

2026-04-02T20:23:30+03:00April 2nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Spring refresh: American Airlines announces fresh lounge menu updates to welcome travelers

Source: American Airlines   American Airlines is welcoming spring with exciting new flavors throughout its premium lounges, debuting refreshed menus that emphasize whole foods, seasonal produce and balanced, delicious meals. Seasonal menu updates in Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges New spring dishes bring bright, citrus-forward flavors to Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges, and these highlights represent just a sample of offerings, with additional dishes available across the lounge network. Flagship® lounge menus will include: Braised short rib and roasted thyme tomato sauce — Los Angeles (LAX) Chilled carrot and coconut soup — Chicago (ORD) Tamagoyaki French toast with ginger maple syrup — Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Green lentil curry — DFW Beef kofta and saffron rice with mini pita — Philadelphia [...]

2026-04-02T20:57:42+03:00April 2nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Partners With Viator to Offer Travelers Easy Access to World-Class Experiences

Source: Frontier Travelers Can Now Add Tours, Activities and Excursions to Their Travel Plans on FlyFronteir.com, Earning Miles in the Process Frontier Airlines has launched a new partnership with Viator, a Tripadvisor company and the world's largest travel experiences marketplace. Travelers can now select from more than 425,000 activities and excursions available on Viator when visiting FlyFrontier.com – from sunset cruises, ziplines, wine tastings, bus tours and much more – making trip-planning even more convenient. Plus, Frontier Miles members will earn 4x Miles for every dollar spent on experiences booked on FlyFrontier.com, meaning they can earn towards their next adventure in the process. "This partnership brings even more value to Frontier Miles, which is already the most rewarding loyalty program [...]

2026-04-02T20:43:56+03:00April 2nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines and Citi expand their partnership across the Admirals Club network

Source: American Airlines Building on a nearly 40-year relationship, American Airlines will expand its partnership with Citi, the exclusive issuer of the AAdvantage® co-branded card portfolio in the U.S., across American’s nationwide Admirals Club® network beginning in April. Customers traveling through Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Miami International Airport (MIA) will begin seeing Citi branding at the entrance of the Admirals Club® lounges with plans to include more Admirals Club®locations throughout 2026. “Our customers choose Citi® / AAdvantage® cards because they deliver meaningful benefits — from earning Loyalty Points to help them reach status faster to enjoying a more premium journey,” said American’s Senior Vice President of AAdvantage® [...]

2026-03-31T21:55:51+03:00April 2nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines unveils its first-ever International Business Class Suites experience, setting a new standard for long-haul travel

Source: Alaska Airlines Featuring private lie‑flat suites, elevated dining and premium lounge access, the product is designed for comfort as Alaska expands nonstop service to Europe and Asia. Debuting this spring, the airline’s new long-haul Business Class marks a major step in Alaska’s transformation into the West Coast’s global carrier. Marking its five-year anniversary as a member of the oneworld® alliance, Alaska highlights its expanded global reach, now connecting guests to more than 900 worldwide destinations. Alaska Airlines has announced the debut of its all-new International Business Class, a premium long-haul experience launching this spring as the airline expands to Europe and Asia. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in Alaska’s transformation into the West Coast’s global carrier and Seattle’s new leader in international [...]

2026-03-31T22:26:07+03:00April 2nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

ITA Airways Joins Star Alliance

Source: Air Canada Star Alliance welcomes Italy's flag carrier, further enabling seamless journeys for customers worldwide. Star Alliance officially welcomed ITA Airways as its newest member, marking the completion of the Italian carrier's integration into the world's largest airline alliance. ITA Airways marked its entry into the Alliance during a ceremony held at the Piazza di Spagna Lounge, Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3. The ceremony was presided over by ITA Airways Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Joerg Eberhart, Star Alliance Chief Executive Officer Theo Panagiotoulias, and Lufthansa Group Chief Commercial Officer Dieter Vranckx, in the presence of media and institutional guests. Starting April 1, ITA Airways will be fully connected into the Alliance's global network, linking its Rome Fiumicino [...]

2026-03-31T20:29:57+03:00April 1st, 2026|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Canada Board of Directors announces the retirement of President and Chief Executive Officer

Source: Air Canada Comprehensive process is underway to identify next leader The Board of Directors of Air Canada today announced that Michael Rousseau has informed the Board that he will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026, after nearly two decades of strong and dedicated leadership that has reinforced Air Canada's place as a leader in the airline industry domestically and globally. Mr. Rousseau will continue to lead the company and to serve on its Board until that time. The Board has had a longstanding focus on CEO succession planning. Consistent with this priority, work has been underway for more than two years on a comprehensive internal development program for high potential executives. An external global search [...]

2026-03-30T17:01:08+03:00March 31st, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Star Alliance opens Star Connection Centre at Los Angeles International Airport

Source: Star Alliance Strengthening seamless multi-airline connections at one of Star Alliance’s busiest transfer hubs in North America To reinforce its commitment to delivering effortlessly connected multi-airline journeys across its global network, Star Alliance has opened a new Star Connection Centre (SCC) at LAX — its ninth centre worldwide. With more than 350,000 passengers connecting between Star Alliance member airlines at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) each year, it is one of the Alliance’s most critical global transfer hubs. Designed to support passengers with tight connections between two Star Alliance member airline flights, SCC proactively identifies customers at risk of missing their onward journey due to their delayed incoming flight and expedites them to their next flight. “Every moment matters [...]

2026-03-30T18:09:34+03:00March 31st, 2026|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Reasonable TSA wait times at most Delta hubs

Source: Delta Air Lines Most Delta hubs - BOS, DTW, LAX, MSP, SEA, SLC - are seeing reasonable TSA wait times despite the ongoing partial government shutdown. Customers departing ATL, LGA and JFK should plan for longer-than-usual security lines during peak times and arrive early to allow extra screening time. While the partial U.S. government shutdown continues, most Delta hubs are seeing reasonable TSA wait times this week. Customers should continue to check their departure airport’s website for the most accurate wait times. See current wait times at Delta hubs here. For customers departing Atlanta (ATL), New York-LaGuardia (LGA) and New York-JFK, TSA wait times continue to be longer than usual during peak travel times. While wait times for these [...]

2026-03-30T05:53:34+03:00March 30th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|