Travelers looking for something a little off the beaten path have a new flight option to Italy's Puglia region, an area known for its proximity to the Adriatic Sea, delectable food and historic medieval architecture.
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In 2025, air passengers will see lounge openings and changes in frequent flier programs, and the number of premium and elite offerings will continue at a steady ascent.
For some travelers, reaching elite frequent flier status will be more costly and challenging. United Airlines has plans to raise its status thresholds, requiring travelers to spend and fly more to get perks like free checked bags and upgrades. British Airways, too, has major changes underway for its loyalty program, moving from a system based on distance traveled and cabin class to a revenue-based system hinging on how much travelers spend. Overall, it will be harder than ever for budget travelers to build loyalty with airlines.
Airlines hope to win over customers with new lounges. In late 2025, JetBlue will offer its first airport lounge in New York, at Kennedy International Airport, and in Philadelphia, American Airlines will open two lounges.
Traveler demand for premium flying, whether those roomier seats in economy or all the luxuries in the higher-tier classes,is expected to continue, and airlines hope to meet demand.
Emirates recently rolled out a premium economy cabin on select routes in the United States after refurbishing its Boeing 777 aircrafts, and the carrier’s premium cabin will be available on more routes.
In addition to offering new premium economy cabins, American is expected to unveil new business class seating later this year. Alaska Airlines will continue its expansion of both premium and first-class seating on more than 200 of its aircraft, eventually adding about a million premium class seats and 250,000 first-class seats. (This means it could be easier to get upgraded.) Even budget carriers, like Southwest Airlines, are retrofitting planes to expand premium economy cabins and offer seat selection and slightly more legroom. Frontier Airlines plans to introduce first-class seating.
Delta Air Lines recently opened its most exclusive lounges yet in Boston, Los Angeles and New York, with another location in Seattle expected in the spring. The lounges will welcome Delta One ticketholders, select Delta travelers flying first class, and eligible passengers flying first or business class on partnering airlines.
Delta One customers can expect white glove service with personalized assistance and semi-private check-in spaces. At Kennedy Airport and Los Angeles International Airport, these travelers won’t have to set foot in the main security checkpoint. Instead, they’ll use a private security lane that leads them directly to the lounge.
Travelers looking for something a little off the beaten path have a new flight option to Italy's Puglia region, an area known for its proximity to the Adriatic Sea, delectable food and historic medieval architecture.
Visiting the island of Bermuda just got easier. The flagship airline of the island, BermudAir, recently announced a route expansion, with new service from Richmond, VA (RIC), Providence, RI (PVD), and Montreal, Quebec (YUL) to Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA). The airline will stagger the start dates for each of the new routes, with Providence starting on May 22, the Richmond flight on June 7, and the Montreal flight on June 12. “By adding direct service to these key cities, we’re not only making travel more accessible and convenient, but we’re also positioning BermudAir to serve our customers with even greater convenience, reliability and flexibility,” BermudAir Founder and CEO Adam Scott said in the announcement. For travelers looking to save, the airline is currently running a spring sale, which provides a 15 percent discount on all flights before June 30, 2025.
Southwest Airlines is giving flyers a few new options as it extends its schedule through Nov. 1.
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Delta Air Lines announced it would launch a new nonstop service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne, Australia (MEL), beginning December 2025.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest independent hotel brand, and it’s looking to grow even more with the addition of ten new member properties that became members between October 1 and December 31, 2024.
Passengers aboard a United Airlines flight from Houston to New York experienced a frightening moment on Sunday morning when the aircraft caught fire as it prepared for takeoff. The incident, which occurred at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), prompted an immediate evacuation, but fortunately resulted in no injuries.
Delta Air Lines is limiting access to its sought-after airport lounges, putting new restrictions in place this month for travelers who use a credit card membership to get in.
Delta Air Lines is expanding its footprint Down Under.
New York’s hometown carrier JetBlue has long been one of Condé Nast Traveler readers' favorite US airlines. Now, the JetBlue credit card universe is getting an upgrade with the launch of its first-ever premier card. The co-branded Mastercard unlocks perks like Priority Pass lounge access, early boarding, and free checked bags for an annual fee of $499.
United Airlines is rebuilding its domestic network after dropping 41 cities from its route map since the pandemic started.
Porter Airlines is bringing its jets to the other side of the Hudson River.