Travelers love business class and for good reason: A dedicated check-in lane, fast-track airport security, and vintage champagne in the lounge. The problem? Business class has gone mainstream.  Fly business class on British Airways’ Boeing 777-300 from London Heathrow to New York JFK and you’ll be sitting in one of 76 Club Suites. The cavernous cabin covers around half of the onboard real … [Read more...]

The next decade will be a defining moment for the airline industry as technology and sustainability initiatives reshape the future of flight. The industry is increasingly adopting digitalization, with 90 percent of aviation industry leaders prioritizing technology to improve the customer experience. Sustainability is also an increasingly key focus as travelers become more environmentally … [Read more...]

JetBlue announced Tuesday that it would launch flights from Boston to Madrid next May in another major shakeup to its European schedule.  Along with Madrid, JetBlue is also adding flights to Edinburgh from Boston and plans to offer seven daily nonstop flights to Europe during the summer. The Madrid and Edinburgh routes will operate seasonally from May 22 to October 24.  “By … [Read more...]

Alaska Air Group announced Tuesday that it will launch its first two international routes out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport following its merger with Hawaiian Airlines.  Ahead of its investor day in New York, Alaska said the routes will be to Tokyo Narita and Seoul Incheon. The Seattle-Tokyo route will launch in May and the Seattle-Seoul route will start in October.  The … [Read more...]

Personal branding is an essential part of building a successful business. It’s what sets you apart from the competition and helps people understand who you are and what you stand for. But getting it right isn’t easy, especially when you’re starting out. Table of Contents Top 8 Personal Branding Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make New entrepreneurs often make simple mistakes that can hold … [Read more...]

Air India, on Monday, confirmed an order for 100 Airbus aircraft — 10 widebody A350s and 90 narrowbody A320 Family jets. This new order builds on last year’s record-breaking agreement for 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, taking Air India’s Airbus tally to 350 planes. The aircraft order are part of a broader transformation plan, Vihaan.AI, aimed at restoring the airline’s legacy and … [Read more...]

Loyalty is big business for airlines. In 2023, American Airlines raked in around $6.5 billion from AAdvantage alone — that included revenue earned from mileage redemptions with credit cards and marketing the program. Delta Air Lines reported deferred revenues of $8.4 billion from its SkyMiles program, and United Airlines had about $7.1 billion in deferred revenue from MileagePlus.  Besides … [Read more...]

A federal judge in Texas rejected Boeing’s plea deal related to two deadly crashes tied to the 737 Max.  U.S. District judge Reed O’Connor said in a court filing Thursday that the plea deal limited the court’s ability to supervise an independent monitor by adding diversity considerations. Boeing and the Justice Department now have 30 days to decide next steps.  The rejection of the … [Read more...]

How soon is too soon? There are three and a half years to go until the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games begin, but that isn’t stopping Delta from leveraging its sponsorship.  The Atlanta-based carrier is the official airline of Team USA and an inaugural founding partner of the Los Angeles 2028 Games. Delta hasn’t disclosed the commercial terms of the deal, but similar sponsorships … [Read more...]

American Airlines picked Citi as its sole credit card provider in a deal that it expects to boost payments to the carrier by 10%. The deal ends months of negotiations and is part of an effort to boost American’s revenues from its loyalty program.  American long had an unusual credit card partnership in the industry, signing on both Citi and Barclays as its issuers. The carrier kept … [Read more...]

American Airlines picked Citi as its sole credit card provider in a deal that it expects to boost payments to the carrier by 10%. The deal ends months of negotiations and is part of an effort to boost American’s revenues from its loyalty program.  American long had an unusual credit card partnership in the industry, signing on both Citi and Barclays as its issuers. The carrier kept … [Read more...]

After a rocky 2024 dominated by a new activist investor, Southwest Airlines appears to be ending the year in better than expected shape. On Thursday, the low-cost carrier boosted its guidance for the current quarter. In a regulatory filing, it cited “resilient travel demand” coupled with internal efficiency measures as key factors. The Texas-based operator now expects unit revenues to rise … [Read more...]

The Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it is proposing a new set of rules to compensate passengers for significant flight delays or cancellations. The DOT said that passengers face hurdles during such events because airlines currently have no legal obligation to notify passengers when they are entitled to services like accommodations, rebooked flights and refunds that are … [Read more...]

The Indian aviation industry is expected to bring down its losses to INR 20-30 billion ($236-354 million) during the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years, according to credit rating agency ICRA. The reduction in losses will be supported by improved pricing power of the airlines, said Kinjal Shah, senior vice president and co-group head at ICRA.  “The spread between revenue per available seat … [Read more...]

U.S. Senators questioned airline executives Wednesday over the use of junk fees for seating, baggage, early boarding and other perks. Senator Richard Blumenthal, the chair of the Senate subcommittee on investigations, urged Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to investigate airlines for potentially evading taxes on airfares and consumer rights … [Read more...]

Air Canada is making significant changes to its fare structure: The flag carrier will tighten the carry-on luggage allowance and allocated seating terms for its basic economy tickets. The stricter rules will apply to fares purchased after January 2, and cover all North American routes, plus “sun” destinations in the Caribbean and Central America. Passengers traveling on these lowest-price … [Read more...]

JetBlue raised its revenue guidance for the year after bookings in November and December were higher than expected following the U.S. presidential election.  The carrier said on Wednesday it is now forecasting the election to impact revenues by 0.5 percentage points instead of one percentage point.  JetBlue added that improved demand and strong operational performance during … [Read more...]

Saudi Arabia’s flag airline Saudia said it would strengthen its presence in India in an effort to boost the Kingdom’s tourism goals of attracting 7.5 million Indian visitors annually by 2030. The airline said it is focusing on increasing flight frequencies between the two countries using a modernised fleet. In May 2024, the Saudia Group, which includes full-service carrier Saudia and low-cost … [Read more...]

Frontier Airlines is adding a new product that is not typically synonymous with a budget carrier: first class seating.  These first class seats will take up the first two rows of Frontier’s cabin and be available in late 2025.  The carrier is also revamping its loyalty program, where it will start offering free upgrades to elite members, and a free companion travel for its platinum … [Read more...]

Orlando, Florida, is more than just a city; it’s a haven for amusement park enthusiasts. And the upcoming addition of Epic Universe to Universal Orlando Resort has certainly ramped up the thrill! Set to premiere in 2025, this enormous amusement park offers a world of fun and adventures. Take a look at our top 10 hotel choices near Epic Universe Orlando, each providing distinct perks and … [Read more...]