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...
JetBlue–United Award Redemptions Go Live, But The Rates Are Ugly
JetBlue and United Airlines have launched the first major benefit of their Blue Sky partnership: effective immediately, members of each airline’s loyalty program can earn and redeem miles or points across both carriers’ networks. But don’t get too excited...
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...
My Hearty Turkey Havarti Sandwich On JetBlue
I found myself famished on a late-night JetBlue flight and was very thankful to try the turkey Havarti sandwich from JetBlue’s EatUp Café. Taste Test: JetBlue Turkey Havarti Sandwich A 10:30 pm departure from New York (JFK) may seem...
Delta Air Lines Has A Strong Case Against Marriott
Two global travel brands share one powerful Greek letter, and now a courtroom will decide who owns its meaning. Delta Air Lines Sues Marriott Over “Delta Hotels” Branding Delta Air Lines has taken Marriott International to court over the...
U.S. Airlines Still Struggling To Fill Cockpits As Pilot Shortage Persists
The pilot shortage may no longer make headlines, but it’s still quietly grounding airline ambitions. Airlines Have Planes But Not Enough Pilots To Fly Them Despite the post-pandemic travel boom, U.S. airlines continue to grapple with a deep and...
Update: It Appears A Weather Balloon, Not An Interstellar Object, Shattered A United Airlines 737 MAX 8 Windshield At 36,000 Feet
UPDATE: It appears it was a weather balloon, not an interstellar object, that struck a United Airlines 737 MAX 8 windshield, forcing a diversion to Salt Lake City. Two days after the incident, John Dean, the CEO of WindBorne...
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...
Sorry Bill Maher, You’re Wrong About Airports…
Sorry Bill, but you are wrong about airports and their functionality. Bill Maher Fails To Understand What Airports Are Supposed To Be Comedian Bill Maher ends his weekly Real Time program with a “New Rules” segment, starting with short...
American Airlines Drops Ozempic Coverage, Flight Attendants Push Back
Ozempic may still be flying high in America, but not in American Airlines’ employee health plan. American Airlines Cuts Ozempic From Flight Attendant Healthcare Coverage Starting January 1, 2026, American Airlines flight attendants will lose insurance coverage for popular...
Trump Pushes To Bypass Congress, Pay Air Traffic Controllers Amid Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, politics threaten to ground aviation, but President Trump seems intent on keeping the towers manned. Trump Moves To Fund Air Traffic Controllers During Shutdown With much of the federal government...
United Pilot’s Emotional Apology After Leaving Passengers Behind In Newark
A United Airlines captain offered a heartfelt apology after leaving three passengers behind in Newark, and his words struck a chord far beyond the terminal. “We Saw You, We Felt For You” – United Airlines Pilot’s Emotional Apology To...
DHS Spends $172M On Luxury Gulfstream Jets For Kristi Noem, Citing “Safety” Concerns
A pair of luxury Gulfstream jets purchased for Secretary Kristi Noem and senior Homeland Security officials are raising eyebrows in Washington, not just for the price tag but for what they seem to represent. Kristi Noem’s $172 Million Gulfstream...
From American Airlines To Alcoholics Anonymous: AA Flight Attendant’s Drunken Meltdown At DFW
A uniformed American Airlines flight attendant reportedly showed up drunk for work at DFW Airport, assaulted a colleague, shouted incoherently, and had to be wheeled away by police in restraints after his pants fell down… Drunk American Airlines Flight...
I Tried The Denver Omelet Breakfast Burrito On United Airlines…
I tried the Denver omelet breakfast burrito on a recent United Airlines flight and quite enjoyed it–another win for United’s Bistro On Board menu in economy class. Taste Test: Denver Omelet Breakfast Burrito From United Airlines Bistro On Board...
Biometric Border Entry Begins Across Europe
Europe just switched on biometric border checks. Here is what the new Entry/Exit System means for your next trip and how to get through quickly. Europe Flips The Switch On EES The European Union has begun rolling out its...
Airbus A220 Engine Woes Ground 22% of Fleet
New data pegs A220 groundings at roughly 22% while fresh reports suggest far more inspections are looming. Here’s what that means for flyers and airlines. A Shiny New Jet With Defective Engines Bombardier’s clean-sheet narrowbody, rebadged as the Airbus...
Tragic, Mysterious Suicide at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
A 31-year-old Disney fan died by suicide at the Contemporary Resort. Here is what authorities and local reports confirm, and what remains unverified. Tragedy At The Most “Magical” Address There are stories I wish I never came across, and...
