A United Airlines pilot ordered pizza for all his passengers after an emergency landing left them stranded

Even as Frontier Airlines executives say they're seeing the budget carrier's finances improve, the airline is making another sweeping network adjustment as the winter months approach.

Spirit Airlines is taking an ax to its route map this fall and cutting 32 routes from cities across the country. Boston and Dallas-Fort Worth — where Spirit faces steep competition from the likes of American, Delta, and JetBlue — are facing the deepest cuts, according to airline data service Cirium Diio and confirmation to Travel + Leisure from the airline.

Frontier Airlines announced 22 new routes across its United States network, launching in December. 

An escape to the Caribbean will be easier than ever this winter thanks to a brand-new United Airlines flight launching from the New York to the island of Dominica in February.

Spirit Airlines is making more big changes to its network.

Delta Air Lines is picking up the slack that American Airlines left in Austin.

Southwest Airlines' new assigned seating model — complete with its first-ever extra-legroom seats — is set for takeoff in early 2026.

Alaska Airlines is simplifying its flight subscription pass, offering just two options.

Southwest Airlines is making major changes to its network.

At a time when most airlines, budget or otherwise, are determined to make you pay through the nose for any piece of luggage you want to bring with you on a flight, Avelo Airlines, is going against the grain. Since May 25, 2024, Avelo, a US-based budget airline, lets adult passengers departing from Sonoma County Airport (STS) fly with one case of wine for free. As of September 16, 2024, however, the airline will be expanding its Wine Travel Free program to and from all its routes in the Western US.

The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) is planning to increase its staff presence in the North American market and will open an official MTA office in New York in 2025, according to Carlo Micallef, CEO, speaking at an event in New York for the travel industry and travel media. The eventual objective, he said,  is to have a nonstop flight to Malta from the U.S.  

Traveling well means being prepared for just about anything, from the time you leave until the moment you return, and this includes being intentional about all of the luggage needed for the journey. Much like with a suitcase or weekender, deciding on which shoulder bag to bring along on your travels requires a fair amount of thinking ahead. Not only is it usually dependent on the destination itself, but I’ve learned that considering the mode of transportation you’ll be using to get there is just as important.