Airline News

Airline industry news including route announcements, schedule changes, mergers, fleet updates and operational stories affecting frequent flyers and award travelers.

American Airlines

Delta Is Melting Down - Hundreds of Flights Canceled While Everyone Else Flies Fine

May 4, 2026

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Delta Is Melting Down - Hundreds of Flights Canceled While Everyone Else Flies Fine

Delta's mystery crew crisis, American is bringing back seatback screens, JetBlue moves fast on Spirit's turf, and a sneaky AAdvantage stacking trick worth 85K miles.

Credit Cards

Spirit Airlines Is Gone - Here's What It Means for Your Miles and Your Next Flight

May 3, 2026

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Spirit Airlines Is Gone - Here's What It Means for Your Miles and Your Next Flight

Spirit ceases all operations, IHG hits 185K points, Chase Points Boost quietly downgraded, and Lufthansa is buying miles cheap

American Airlines

Alaska Just Landed in Europe for the First Time - Plus Hyatt's Devaluation Is Worse Than You Think

May 1, 2026

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Alaska Just Landed in Europe for the First Time - Plus Hyatt's Devaluation Is Worse Than You Think

Alaska Airlines touches down in Rome, Hyatt's May 20th changes analyzed, Delta cuts a key Diamond perk, and American's cabin crisis gets a deadline

Credit Card Bonuses

IHG's 200K Bonus Disappears Today - Plus TSA Chaos Could Return in Weeks

Apr 30, 2026

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IHG's 200K Bonus Disappears Today - Plus TSA Chaos Could Return in Weeks

Last-day IHG record bonus, American CEO reveals deal strategy, a flight deplaned over a phone call, and two transfer bonuses expiring tonight.

American Airlines

Spirit Is Days From Collapse - And the Government Might Buy It

Apr 25, 2026

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Spirit Is Days From Collapse - And the Government Might Buy It

A government bailout nobody saw coming, Lufthansa strips carry-on bags from cheap fares, American wins back O'Hare gates, and three new lounges coming to Honolulu

Airline News

Ryanair Passenger Climbs Into Overhead Bin - Plus a United Bomb Scare and the Transfer Bonus You Have 4 Days Left to Use

Apr 20, 2026

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Ryanair Passenger Climbs Into Overhead Bin - Plus a United Bomb Scare and the Transfer Bonus You Have 4 Days Left to Use

A wild weekend in the skies, a 42K business class deal ending this week, and the Hyatt Business Card bonus that's almost gone

Luxury Hotels

The Burj Al Arab Just Closed - Plus a Record IHG Bonus and a $330 Status Shortcut That Could Get You Banned

Apr 18, 2026

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The Burj Al Arab Just Closed - Plus a Record IHG Bonus and a $330 Status Shortcut That Could Get You Banned

The world's most iconic hotel goes dark for 18 months, a 200K IHG offer is back, and a United 1K shortcut with serious consequences

Travel Safety

LaGuardia Runway Crash, FAA's Fragile Infrastructure & Citi's Transfer Bonuses Expire Soon

Mar 24, 2026

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LaGuardia Runway Crash, FAA's Fragile Infrastructure & Citi's Transfer Bonuses Expire Soon

A fatal accident at LGA exposes deeper cracks in FAA infrastructure, plus Citi's best transfer bonuses close in April and today-only Apple shopping portal deal

United Airlines

Southwest's Secret Austin Lounge, United's New Premium 787, & AA's Bonus Points Promo

Mar 4, 2026

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Southwest's Secret Austin Lounge, United's New Premium 787, & AA's Bonus Points Promo

Southwest is hiding a 40,000 sq ft lounge in Austin, United just revealed its stunning new Polaris Studio interior, and American is giving away bonus Loyalty Points through April.

United Airlines

American's London Catering Nightmare, United's Headphone Rule & a 50% Lufthansa Miles Bonus

Mar 3, 2026

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American's London Catering Nightmare, United's Headphone Rule & a 50% Lufthansa Miles Bonus

AA is flying meals across the Atlantic to fix a London catering crisis, United just added a wild new contract clause, and Lufthansa miles are on sale with a 50% bonus

Delta Airlines

Delta's 44-Seat First Class Gamble, Bad Bunny's A380 Charter & The Hotel Coffee Maker You Should Never Use

Feb 25, 2026

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Delta's 44-Seat First Class Gamble, Bad Bunny's A380 Charter & The Hotel Coffee Maker You Should Never Use

Delta's surprise first class overhaul, a pop star's jaw-dropping plane charter, and a viral hotel hack that will ruin your morning coffee forever

United Airlines

Rotisserie Chickens, Cartel Chaos & United's Expensive Chicago Gamble

Feb 24, 2026

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Rotisserie Chickens, Cartel Chaos & United's Expensive Chicago Gamble

Mexico flight disruptions you need to know about, plus a Rakuten deal that's almost too good to be true and the World of Hyatt offer closing soon

United Airlines

American Airlines Pilots Revolt, Japan Airlines' Bold 787 Move & Chase Opens World Cup Tickets

Feb 9, 2026

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American Airlines Pilots Revolt, Japan Airlines' Bold 787 Move & Chase Opens World Cup Tickets

American's board refuses to meet with pilots after no-confidence vote, JAL plans mystery 787 business class retrofit, and Sapphire cardholders get FIFA ticket access starting Tuesday.

United Airlines

United Passenger Boards Wrong Plane, Lands in Tokyo Instead of Nicaragua

Feb 8, 2026

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United Passenger Boards Wrong Plane, Lands in Tokyo Instead of Nicaragua

A United gate agent's massive oversight sends a traveler 6,000 miles off course. Plus: Capital One Venture's best offer in years and American celebrates 100 years with caviar.

Credit Cards

Citi's Strata Elite Just Quietly Beat Every AAdvantage Card + Southwest's Numbers Tell A Different Story

Jan 30, 2026

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Citi's Strata Elite Just Quietly Beat Every AAdvantage Card + Southwest's Numbers Tell A Different Story

A transferable points card now earns American miles faster than co-brands, Southwest's 'turnaround' hits turbulence, and American's operational meltdown sparks CEO drama

Point Purchase Offers

Southwest's Boarding Revolution Live Today + American's Historic Profit Collapse

Jan 29, 2026

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Southwest's Boarding Revolution Live Today + American's Historic Profit Collapse

Southwest ditches open seating as of today, American reports 87% profit drop, and a new Ritz-Carlton Lodge is coming to Australia with Emirates

Capital One Lounge

Frontier CEO Gone, JetBlue's Economy Squeeze, Alaska's Free Wi-Fi Rollout

Dec 17, 2025

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Frontier CEO Gone, JetBlue's Economy Squeeze, Alaska's Free Wi-Fi Rollout

Frontier's CEO exits today amid strategy reset, JetBlue sacrifices legroom for first class, Alaska accelerates free Starlink, plus Capital One lounge downgrades and a boarding pass security lesson

Credit Cards

Spirit Airlines Shutdown This Weekend? Mesa Card Collapses, American's A321XLR Arrives

Dec 14, 2025

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Spirit Airlines Shutdown This Weekend? Mesa Card Collapses, American's A321XLR Arrives

Spirit's cash deadline hits today as competitors prepare contingency plans, Mesa Homeowners card shuts down overnight, and American unveils its game-changing narrowbody business class suites

American Airlines

Ryanair Kills Its Own Program After 8 Months, Marriott's Late Checkout Under Fire, Airbus A320 Emergency Fix

Nov 30, 2025

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Ryanair Kills Its Own Program After 8 Months, Marriott's Late Checkout Under Fire, Airbus A320 Emergency Fix

From Ryanair's spectacular loyalty program failure to Marriott quietly walking back elite benefits, plus why thousands of A320s need immediate software updates

Hotel Fees

New Pacific Airlines Shuts Down + Delta Hong Kong Awards Wide Open From 93.5K Miles

Nov 28, 2025

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New Pacific Airlines Shuts Down + Delta Hong Kong Awards Wide Open From 93.5K Miles

The airline that couldn't stop rebranding finally closes, Delta opens unprecedented Asia award space, and Chicago hotels are charging $125 resort fees on $15 rooms

British Airways

Royal Air Maroc Just Made Oneworld Lounges Incredibly Cheap + 100% Bilt Bonus Returns December 1st

Nov 27, 2025

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Royal Air Maroc Just Made Oneworld Lounges Incredibly Cheap + 100% Bilt Bonus Returns December 1st

Buy your way into Oneworld status with lounge access, Bilt's massive British Airways bonus is back, and JSX launches controversial Santa Monica flights before the airport closes forever.

Credit Cards

Oct 27, 2025

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Delta's Surprise Saudi Route, Alaska's 13-Route Expansion, & A Must-Read About Premium Credit Cards

Major network changes from two carriers, plus why one points expert happily pays $2,680 in annual fees

Loyalty Programs

Delta's Secret Plan for WestJet Revealed + Spirit's Desperate Merger Hunt

Oct 24, 2025

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Delta's Secret Plan for WestJet Revealed + Spirit's Desperate Merger Hunt

Major airline shakeups, a record-breaking cruise milestone, and why you should never share your boarding pass online

Credit Cards

Citi's Premium Card Mistake, Cathay First Class Wide Open, and Southwest's Cabin Overhaul

Oct 17, 2025

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Citi's Premium Card Mistake, Cathay First Class Wide Open, and Southwest's Cabin Overhaul

From an almost-too-good credit card offer to rare premium awards, plus American's eye-catching centennial plane revealed

Credit Cards

Spirit Airlines Spiraling: Website Can't Even Sell Tickets As Crisis Deepens

Oct 16, 2025

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3 min read

Spirit Airlines Spiraling: Website Can't Even Sell Tickets As Crisis Deepens

From Spirit's shocking meltdown to Finnair's bizarre cleaning mistake, plus a game-changing Star Alliance points opportunity you won't want to miss.

Airline News

Delta Is Melting Down - Hundreds of Flights Canceled While Everyone Else Flies Fine

Spirit Airlines Is Gone - Here's What It Means for Your Miles and Your Next Flight

Alaska Just Landed in Europe for the First Time - Plus Hyatt's Devaluation Is Worse Than You Think

IHG's 200K Bonus Disappears Today - Plus TSA Chaos Could Return in Weeks

Spirit Is Days From Collapse - And the Government Might Buy It

Ryanair Passenger Climbs Into Overhead Bin - Plus a United Bomb Scare and the Transfer Bonus You Have 4 Days Left to Use

The Burj Al Arab Just Closed - Plus a Record IHG Bonus and a $330 Status Shortcut That Could Get You Banned

LaGuardia Runway Crash, FAA's Fragile Infrastructure & Citi's Transfer Bonuses Expire Soon

Southwest's Secret Austin Lounge, United's New Premium 787, & AA's Bonus Points Promo

American's London Catering Nightmare, United's Headphone Rule & a 50% Lufthansa Miles Bonus

Delta's 44-Seat First Class Gamble, Bad Bunny's A380 Charter & The Hotel Coffee Maker You Should Never Use

Rotisserie Chickens, Cartel Chaos & United's Expensive Chicago Gamble

American Airlines Pilots Revolt, Japan Airlines' Bold 787 Move & Chase Opens World Cup Tickets

United Passenger Boards Wrong Plane, Lands in Tokyo Instead of Nicaragua

Citi's Strata Elite Just Quietly Beat Every AAdvantage Card + Southwest's Numbers Tell A Different Story

Southwest's Boarding Revolution Live Today + American's Historic Profit Collapse

Frontier CEO Gone, JetBlue's Economy Squeeze, Alaska's Free Wi-Fi Rollout

Spirit Airlines Shutdown This Weekend? Mesa Card Collapses, American's A321XLR Arrives

Ryanair Kills Its Own Program After 8 Months, Marriott's Late Checkout Under Fire, Airbus A320 Emergency Fix

New Pacific Airlines Shuts Down + Delta Hong Kong Awards Wide Open From 93.5K Miles

Royal Air Maroc Just Made Oneworld Lounges Incredibly Cheap + 100% Bilt Bonus Returns December 1st

Delta's Surprise Saudi Route, Alaska's 13-Route Expansion, & A Must-Read About Premium Credit Cards

Delta's Secret Plan for WestJet Revealed + Spirit's Desperate Merger Hunt

Citi's Premium Card Mistake, Cathay First Class Wide Open, and Southwest's Cabin Overhaul

Spirit Airlines Spiraling: Website Can't Even Sell Tickets As Crisis Deepens

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