3 African Countries Are Getting New Direct Flights This Year, and We’re Already Planning Our Adventures There

Travelers scheduled to fly into, out of, or connect through London’s normally bustling Heathrow Airport (LHR) on Friday, March 21, were in for a rude awakening. The entire airport closed for most of the day due to what airport authorities described as a “fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport,” which resulted in “a significant power outage” at the hub.

As the busy summer travel season approaches, travelers have a new way to save time. TSA PreCheck, a security program established by the Transportation Security Administration, helps travelers zip through security lines with ease. Members are entitled to a special screening line, and don't have to remove their shoes or laptops from their bag, providing a time-saving shortcut in airport security lines. With more than 20 million members, the program has become a popular subscription for travelers.  For those looking to become members, but have previously been unable to find the time to schedule the appointment, several pop-ups in New York City this spring can provide the opportunity.  The TSA's authorized enrollment provider Telos Corporation will host two inaugural enrollment events at the concourse of Rockefeller Center, and inside the MetLife Building near Grand Central Station from March 25, 2025 through March 29, 2025.

Delta's SkyMiles loyalty program has made a small but potentially valuable change to its redemption pricing: carrier-imposed surcharges on Delta-operated flights commencing in Europe to the United States are no longer payable.

Air France unveiled its latest offering today: the new La Première first class product.

Sodexo Live is the company behind some of your favorite airport lounges. It operates 170 lounges worldwide for carriers such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic, as well as for companies like American Express and Chase. Sodexo Live just opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art training facility for its employees in the shadow of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

A swarm of mild earthquakes that saw thousands of residents and visitors leave Santorini, Greece, on flights and ferries appears to have petered off, according to experts. 

It's a season of savings for travelers looking to explore international destinations.  Delta Air Lines recently published hundreds of discounted flights in its Premium Cabin Deals section, which includes offers both in its SkyMiles frequent flyer program redemptions, as well as for traditional cash payment. Best of all, the travel period extends from April through May 2025, making it perfect for travelers seeking a last-minute spring break or early summer vacation.  For travelers looking to experience the new Delta One Lounge and first-class experience from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the airline has fares from 230,000 miles + $376 to London (LHR) for travel between April 25, 2025 and May 1, 2025.  From New York's John F.

A one-day strike by workers at 13 German airports, including the Frankfurt and Munich hubs and all the country's other main destinations, has caused the cancellation of most flights on Monday 10 March.

American travelers headed to the Caribbean should be aware of the new travel advisory for Turks and Caicos.

It's about to get easier—and cheaper—for American travelers to fly to the Caribbean from New York City and Miami thanks to new flight routes rolling out this spring and summer.

It just got easier to explore the Dominican Republic and Central America.Arajet, the flagship carrier airline of the Dominican Republic, recently announced new service from the New York area to the Las Américas Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ). The flights will operate from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, which serves the tri-state area and is connected to New York City by the New Jersey Transit train.  The new route begins on June 16, 2025, and Arajet is celebrating with introduction fares as low as $262 round-trip.

Kaley Cuoco has traveled to some of the dreamiest destinations around the world for work, including Thailand to film the first season of Max’s Flight Attendant, which premiered in 2020, and Berlin for the 2024 Prime Video movie «Role Play.» But of all the beautiful places she's traveled for work, Iceland was her favorite.