The airline group signed a Memorandum of Understanding with plans to build an industry-leading partnership between North America, the U.K., Europe, India and beyond.

Major news on the airline front: United Airlines and JetBlue will partner in a new alliance called "Blue Sky."

Through early September, premium cabin customers on American international and select transcontinental flights will be greeted by a complimentary Blackwood-designed amenity kit at their seat.

Air Canada plans to drop five popular transborder routes as Canadian demand shifts away from the U.S. 

Alaska Airlines is continuing the celebration of our new global gateway in Seattle by adding Rome, Italy, to our international destination lineup. This is the first time in history that Seattle will be connected to Italy via a nonstop flight.

Azul Airlines’ decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. has drawn notable support from two of its key global partners—United Airlines and American Airlines. 

Damascus DUBAI, UAE, 2 June 2025: Emirates is set to reintroduce flights to Damascus from 16 July 2025*. The airline will initially start with three weekly services on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday, with plans to expand to four weekly flights from 2 August* with an additional flight on Saturday. Emirates will expand its Damascus services to daily operations, effective 26 October *.

Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines announces a strategic codeshare agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways.

Starting October 1, 2025, the A350 will begin operating on select flights on the Sydney schedule, complementing the existing Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Both aircraft types on this route will offer Etihad's latest Business Suites.

EVA Air is upgrading its inflight internet service and, to celebrate, will offer free Wi-Fi and messaging on select flights this summer.

flynas Launches Direct Flights Between Riyadh and Damascus as of June 5th

JetBlue is teaming up with Florida-based intercity rail operator Brightline on a new air and rail collaboration.

Southwest announced its newest partnership will be with China Airlines, with sales starting in late 2025 for flights in 2026.

A runway at Newark Liberty International Airport that was shut down for repairs has reopened nearly two weeks ahead of schedule to help ease flight disruptions.

Hyatt has announced the launch of Unscripted by Hyatt, part of the company's Essentials portfolio, which consists of Caption by Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Studios and UrCove by Hyatt.

The dreamy Sax Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts is a great new option for Hilton loyalists visiting Paris.

If you're planning a trip to Hawaii in 2026, you'll have to pay a bit more money due to a new bill that's been passed. On May 27, Hawaii officially established a climate impact fee. The current transient accommodations tax will be increased by 0.75% in an effort to help increase funding for environmental stewardship. That means hotels, cruise ships and vacation rentals will be a tad more expensive.

As of May 21, 2025, customers can enjoy Delta’s brand-new daily nonstop service from New York-JFK to Catania, marking the airline’s first-ever flight from Sicily and the only direct connection between Catania and the U.S. 

All domestic passengers will now need to check in at least 45 minutes before departure.

The carrier joins three other US airlines that are currently offering biometrics for security screening.

Starting June 1, the airline will begin offering tequila on select flights as an inflight alcoholic beverage option for eligible customers.

We’re transforming your tray table into a chef’s table through exclusive partnerships with top culinary talent from across the West Coast

For the first time in 25 years, Air New Zealand will operate select flights on the Hamilton-Christchurch route using a 171-seat Airbus A320.

Allegiant announced the addition of five new nonstop routes, expanding its network in eight cities across the United States.

Emirates and Air Mauritius have renewed their longstanding partnership which includes a reciprocal codesharing agreement on select routes beyond the gateways of each partner airline, as well as cooperation on frequent flyer programmes and cargo handling services.