United CEO: 'Surprises' coming from the airline in 2026

Beginning Feb. 1, customers can enjoy Athletic Brewing Company’s award‑winning Free Wave Hazy IPA on board — American’s first inflight non‑alcoholic beer option. This expansion builds on the strong customer response to Athletic’s non‑alcoholic offerings already available in Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges, bringing another popular brew from America’s largest dedicated non‑alcoholic brewer to the inflight experience.

Beginning next month, customers aboard select American Airlines flights will be able to enjoy an authentic taste of Texas en route to New York as the airline partners with nationally recognized Pecan Lodge restaurant to serve Texas barbecue on board.

American continues to strengthen its network at O’Hare International Airport with 100 additional daily departures to more than 75 destinations in time for spring break travel.

Beginning this month, AAdvantage® members will enjoy free high-speed, satellite-based Wi-Fi across more than 2 million American Airlines flights a year, sponsored by AT&T.

Delta has confirmed October 23, 2026, as the launch date for its first-ever nonstop Atlanta–Riyadh Airbus A350 flights, expanding to the Middle East.

Delta and Sphere will kick off their partnership with the Delta SKY360° Club - Sphere’s first branded hospitality space.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is hinting at some "surprises" to come from the carrier in 2026.

The US city will have three European routes for the first time since 2019.

Air France will open a new flagship lounge in Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4 in spring 2026, which could tempt disgruntled British Airways elite members.

Air Premia will add Washington, D.C., flights starting in April.

Emirates is rolling out more retrofitted Boeing 777s and new A350 aircraft, both with Premium Economy, to more cities across its network.

JetBlue is adding two new routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, expanding travel options for South Florida passengers.

JetBlue is ending its loyalty partnership with Japan Airlines in March 2026. Here's what travelers need to know about booking award flights before the cutoff.

JetBlue Airways will connect New York and Cleveland beginning in March.

The Lufthansa Group has announced Starlink inflight Wi-Fi is coming to all of its member carriers, starting in the second half of this year.

Qatar Airways has become the first airline globally to equip the Boeing 787-8 with Starlink while completing the A350 rollout.

Royal Air Maroc will introduce a new nonstop service between Los Angeles and Casablanca starting on June 7, 2026, marking the first direct air.

Capital One confirmed that the issuer will be expanding its airport lounge network to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

The TSA is planning to expand its fast-tracked TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program to 50 new airports for a total of 65 by the end of spring.

American Airlines is fundamentally changing the way it does business at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, the airline’s largest hub, and the airline’s customers will soon benefit from those changes in a meaningful way.

Travelers can now enjoy refreshed winter menus in lounges, followed by new experiential offerings in select Admirals Club® lounge locations nationwide starting January 2026.

American Airlines just added a new restriction to basic economy: Its flyers won't earn miles or Loyalty Points on no-frills tickets.

American Airlines is adding 16 domestic routes to outdoor-centric destinations and a handful of U.S. cities with little air service.

American is renovating its popular Admirals Club® lounge in Concourse D of Reagan National Airport.

United Airlines announced an updated version of its app with new features, such as a virtual gate display and lounge recommendations based on realtime capacity.