WestJet and Virgin Atlantic expand loyalty benefits, unlocking more rewards and connectivity for travellers

American Airlines is making it easier for customers to save a little time and money when they need to check luggage. The airline recently rolled out a series of digital enhancements to make the process easier and expand self-service luggage options.

The countdown to race day is on, and getting trackside in Louisville, Kentucky, is top of mind for many travelers. To meet those needs, American is moving into the homestretch with nonstop flights connecting SDF to a record 20 destinations this year.

Delta Air Lines announced new and returning service to Hawaii beginning in December 2026.

Designed for the season, Alaska Airlines’ new spring menu celebrates Pacific Northwest partnerships with comforting favorites like Beecher’s Mac & Cheese, balanced by fresh, seasonal and plant-forward offerings.

Emirates will deploy more of its retrofitted aircraft featuring Premium Economy to more cities across its network.

Emirates has signed an interline partnership with China’s Loong Air, expanding onward access beyond its own mainland gateways. Effective immediately, Emirates says customers can connect to 22 destinations across China on GJ services via Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong.

After a net loss of $137 million in 2025, Frontier Airlines is making changes in order to grow its profits.

Icelandair is welcoming its inaugural service to Poland this winter, as the airline launches 3-4 weekly flights between Keflavík International Airport to Gdansk starting 18 September 2026.

JetBlue will introduce twice-daily nonstop flights between Houston and New York from May 2026, strengthening travel options and network connectivity across its growing route system.

Southwest Airlines will begin adding Starlink Wi-Fi to its aircraft in the coming months, which will remain free to its loyalty members.

Southwest Airlines added more than a half-dozen routes as it extended its schedule through October, including new international flights to Costa Rica.

InterContinental Hotels Group announced the launch of Noted Collection, its 21st brand, pitching it as a “premium collection” label.

TPG got a first look at Capital One's newest lounge, located inside Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport.

American Airlines is continuing to elevate the customer experience in Chicago with bold investments in premium customer experiences for Chicago travelers, and plans to open a new, expanded Admirals Club® lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport Concourse L. Spanning more than 10,000 square feet, the new lounge will eventually replace the existing lounge in Concourse L, giving customers more space to relax during their travel journey.

As American Airlines celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026, the company is marking the milestone with a new series of centennial ‑ themed inflight dining offerings. Beginning Feb. 9, customers will be able to preorder these celebratory dishes ahead of their flights.

American Airlines is already planning for 2027. The carrier announced new flights on its brand-new Airbus A321XLR to Porto, Portugal.

Delta Air Lines is bringing back service between New York City and Santa Ana, California for the first time since 2019.

Emirates will introduce a second daily service to Narita, EK320, starting from 1st May and will be served by a retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER.

For now, the cross-selling applies to “eligible itineraries” operated by a single carrier at a time, but the airlines say they expect to add single itineraries combining flights operated by both B6 and UA later. 

Porter Airlines is expanding its U.S. map with new nonstops to Boston, Miami, Nashville and Phoenix.

American Airlines will link New York with Calgary and Quebec City this summer.

American Airlines says it is prepared to reinstate nonstop service between the United States and Venezuela.