American AAdvantage and Bilt Rewards to end transfer partnership this summer

Romance is in the air — literally — thanks to Icelandair’s newest plan to set passengers up on in-flight dates.

There's a new airport option for U.S. travelers hoping to make the trek to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula — one that doesn't involve the packed terminals and dense crowds of Cancun.

Spirit Airlines is bringing more affordable domestic flights to popular destinations this summer. 

In late 2023, American Airlines AAdvantage announced that credit card spending would earn Loyalty Points based on purchase date.

American Airlines' AAdvantage loyalty program is about to get a little bit bigger with the addition of South American budget carrier JetSmart.

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) continues to push back against American Airlines' controversial New Distribution Capability (NDC) rollout.On Monday, the Alexandria, Virginia-based organization launched a weeklong ad campaign in POLITICO magazine in hopes of influencing lawmakers in Washington, D.C.Beginning May 1, American will stop awarding AAdvantage miles and loyalty accrual points through agencies unless they are deemed "preferred," a status achieved by having a 2024 incentive agreement with the airline or by booking through American NDC channels and reaching progressive sales thresholds of 30 percent by April 21, 50 percent by October 31 and 70 percent by April 30, 2025."This latest development doubles down on American Airlines' clear agenda since last year to force the travel agency industry to adopt immature technology, monopolize distribution channels, and squeeze channel partners and customers for cost-cutting and profit," ASTA stated.Additionally, ASTA is offering a toolkit for travel advisors to reach out to their congressional representatives. The organization is also encouraging members to send their clients to SaveMyMiles.com to take action."Tell them to stop AA from disenfranchising customers who book through travel agencies by telling Congress—don’t let American Airlines eliminate consumer choice," says ASTA.

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If you are planning a trip to Japan this summer, you’re not alone. New research has revealed the most popular destinations for the coming peak travel season – and there are a few surprises.

Ever heard of “fifth freedom flights” and “the freedoms of the air”? The latter may sound more like poetic prose than legal jargon, but this phrase—unbeknownst to most casual fliers—actually denotes the five official rights that make international air travel possible.

There’s a new way to get free elite status with Air France/KLM’s loyalty program, Flying Blue, which offers enticing perks even for U.S.-based fliers.

Monday's Latam Airlines incident might have been caused by a flight attendant accidentally hitting a switch in the cockpit, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Bilt Rewards is announcing a partnership with Alaska Airlines as the travel and rent rewards program's newest airline transfer partner. It's possible to transfer Bilt Points to Alaska Airlines at a 1:1 ratio. Extra perks will be available later this year. For example, the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® card will be able to earn double Alaska miles on qualifying rent purchases later this year.