Nearly every major U.S. hub is about to feel the squeeze as the Federal Aviation Administration mandates flight reductions, putting pressure on both travelers and carriers. FAA Orders 10% Flight Cuts at 40 U.S. Airports Amid Shutdown. Here’s The...
As United Airlines Slashes Flights, CEO Scott Kirby Promises No Impact To International Longhaul Routes
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has sent a note to passengers warning of schedule reductions but promising neither longhaul international flying nor hub-to-hub flights will be adversely impacted. United Airlines CEO Explains Upcoming Schedule Reductions, Assures Flyers Key Routes...
Bomb Threat Forces Ground Stop At DCA, United Airlines Flight Evacuated
A flight arriving at Washington’s Reagan National Airport sparked a major security response on Tuesday after authorities received a bomb threat, forcing a full ground stop and the evacuation of a United Airlines aircraft. Bomb Threat Prompts Ground Stop...
Intriguing: United Airlines Launches No-Fee Debit Card That Earns Miles
While United Airlines has long rewarded frequent flyers through its MileagePlus credit card portfolio, the carrier is introducing a new way to earn miles via a new debit card United is calling its MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card. United Airlines...
Airlines Are Feeding Unpaid Federal Airport Workers As Shutdown Drags On
Major U.S. airlines are stepping in to support thousands of federal aviation workers who continue to work without pay amid the ongoing government shutdown. It’s in the interest of every U.S. airline and airport to keep these essential workers...
JetBlue Will Introduce “Mini Mint” Premium Cabin Across Airbus Fleet
In July 2024, I exclusively reported that as JetBlue seeks to innovate in response to persistent losses and a blocked merger with Spirit Airlines, it plans to introduce a domestic first class cabin it will call “Mini Mint” across...
JetBlue Will Open Posh Airport Lounges In New York + Boston
UPDATE: As flagged by One Mile At A Time, JetBlue Lounge has just confirmed the opening of its first lounge is imminent. In late 2025, JetBlue will open an 8,000-square-foot lounge at New York JFK Terminal 5 In 2026,...
Delta Air Lines Signals Middle East Ambitions With Atlanta–Riyadh Flight
Delta Air Lines is expanding to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with a new route that raises questions about strategy, subsidies, and long-term goals. Delta Air Lines Confirms Atlanta–Riyadh Flights As Part Of Riyadh Air Partnership Delta CEO Ed Bastian has...
Alaska Airlines Expands West Coast Network With 13 New Routes, Two New Cities, And More Hawaii Flights
Alaska Airlines is growing again, this time with focus on San Diego, Portland, and Hawaii. Alaska Airlines Expands With 13 New Routes, Two New Cities, And More Hawaii Flights Alaska Airlines has announced 13 new routes set to begin...
United Airlines Adds Ten New Routes From Chicago O’Hare After Securing More Gates (Full List)
With five new gates at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), United Airlines has announced new destinations and increased service to existing destinations. United Airlines Adds Ten New Destinations From Chicago O’Hare After Securing Five New Gates The Chicago Department...
Delta, Air France-KLM, And Korean Air Take Stakes In WestJet
WestJet has gained another powerful equity partner, Air France-KLM, in a deal that builds on the relationship with Delta Air Lines and Korean Air, positioning the Canadian carrier to strengthen its international connectivity within a wider transatlantic and transpacific...
United Airlines Returns To Carlsbad Airport With New Service To Two Hubs
After a decade away, United Airlines is heading back to Carlsbad, California. United Airlines Returns To Carlsbad Airport United Airlines will relaunch regular commercial service at McClellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) in Carlsbad, California, on March 30, 2026, operating twice-daily flights...
American, JetBlue, And Spirit Move Out As LAX Terminal 5 Faces Demolition
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is continuing its transformation, with Terminal 5 slated for a much-needed facelift starting this week. LAX Terminal 5 Closing For Demolition – Airlines Relocating Ahead Of 2028 Rebuild As part of a massive airport-wide...
United Airlines Debuts Free Starlink Wi-Fi On First Mainline Aircraft
As United Airlines moves toward free high-speed Wi-Fi across its fleet, today marks an important milestone: its first mainline aircraft with Starlink internet will take flight. United is hosting a media flight today from Chicago to show off the...
United Airlines Delays Use Of Secondary Flight Deck Barriers
While Southwest Airlines has already begun using new secondary flight deck barriers to reinforce cockpit security, United Airlines has told employees that this security device will not be used until next year on United aircraft. United Airlines Will Begin...
United Airlines Adds New Service To Bari, Glasgow, Split, And Santiago De Compostela
United Airlines announced four new transatlantic routes set to launch in 2026, including destinations in Croatia, Italy, Scotland, and Spain. The carrier also plans a new route to Iceland and South Korea and increased service to Israel. United Airlines...
United Club Philadelphia Reopens After Health Department Closure
UPDATE: The United Club reopened on October 7, 2025 after the health issues flagged in a September 2025 inspection were corrected. Per the latest inspection report: The Cease Operations Order has been lifted and the sticker can be removed...
SAS Combines Gold And Business Lounges Across Scandinavia
SAS has combined its Gold and business lounges at its three main Scandinavian hubs, creating unified spaces that now offer a single, upgraded experience for eligible travelers. SAS Combines Gold And Business Lounges In Scandinavia As of October 1,...
SAS Restores European Business Class
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has officially relaunched business class on intra-European flights as of October 1, 2025, nearly a year after SAS announced its intentions to do so after joining SkyTeam last autumn. European Business Class Returns To SAS In...
Air Canada Adds Free Beer, Wine, And Snacks In Economy
Air Canada is now offering complimentary beer, wine, and snacks in economy on domestic and transborder flights, turning a temporary perk into a permanent feature. Air Canada Offers Free Beer, Wine, And Snacks To Economy Passengers On All Flights...
