American Airlines Expands Connectivity to National Parks in Alaska and Montana
American Airlines continues to grow its service to the Big Sky Country with four new, seasonal flights to Bozeman and Kalispell, Montana from Philadelphia (PHL), New York (LGA) and Los Angeles (LAX) scheduled for launch in Summer 2020. The airline will also be introducing three new Alaskan routes, out of Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Chicago […]
100 years in the sky: how the world’s major airlines went from carrying mail to crossing the globe
It was early morning on May 14, 1908, when Wilbur Wright – one half of the renowned Wright brothers – made an easy landing on the beach at Kitty Hawk in North Carolina with a man called Charles Furnas sitting beside him. The men had been airborne for fewer than 30 seconds, but it was […]
United Airlines Declares MileagePlus Members’ Miles Will Never Expire
In an unexpected, official announcement on August 28, 2019, United Airlines declared that effective immediately, accrued MileagePlus rewards miles will never expire. This means that its rewards-program members now have, literally, a lifetime in which to use their accumulated miles on United flights, travel experiences, hotel stays and more. In 2019, United has committed to […]
A Look At Qantas’ History – How The Airline Became The Australian Flag Carrier
As one of the oldest airlines in the world, and the largest in Australia, Qantas has a fascinating history! It is a story of growth – starting with two small biplanes opening up the outback and expanding to become a major long haul operator of the 747 and A380. This article shares some of the […]
Airlines ban all MacBook Pros from checked luggage
Two Australian airlines are prohibiting all 15-inch Apple Macbook Pros from being transported in the jets’ cargo holds and those in the cabin must be turned off for the duration of the flight. The new rules apply even to MacBook Pros that weren’t subject to a recent recall. At the top of Virgin Australia’s Dangerous […]
Alaska Airlines Expanding West Coast Service Between California, Pacific Northwest and Alaska
With tickets already on sale, Alaska Airlines will begin flying eight new West-Coast routes in early January 2020, which will provide daily, nonstop departures that link Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana in the north with San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in the south. With this new, nonstop jet service, Alaska Airlines aims […]
Delta Air Lines Announces Expanded Service to Caribbean This Winter
Delta Air Lines announced it has expanded its flight schedule to top Caribbean destinations for the winter, including additional service to San Juan, Puerto Rico; Nassau, Bahamas; and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. In Puerto Rico, Delta is adding another daily flight between New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport and Luis Munoz Marin International Airport beginning […]
Frontier Airlines Expanding Service at Newark Liberty International Airport
Frontier Airlines announced Tuesday it is adding 15 nonstop routes from Newark Liberty International Airport in 2020. To celebrate, the low-cost carrier is offering fares as low as $15. Starting in March and April 2020, travelers heading to or from the New York/New Jersey will be able to enjoy new routes, including the only low-cost, […]
Spanish hubs lead the way for freight growth in Europe
Six out of the 20 fastest growing cargo airports in Europe over the last ten years are based in Spain, according to research from flight case manufacturer CP Cases. The analysis reveals that the European airports that have seen the largest 10-year growth of freight tonnes processed are Zaragoza airport (843% increase) and Valladolid airport […]
United Airlines To Cut Some Hong Kong And Buenos Aires Flights Citing Weak Demand
United Airlines has announced it will be suspending flights on its Chicago-Hong Kong, Guam-Hong Kong and Newark-Buenos Aires routes beginning early September. Citing “decline in demand”, United’s decision comes amidst increasing unrest in Hong Kong and a continuing recession in Argentina. As reported by Live and Lets Fly yesterday, United Airlines will cut back on […]
