American Airlines' Has a New Spring Sale—and It Includes $64 Flights Between NYC and Miami

Have the winds suddenly shifted for U.S. air travel, or is it just some momentary turbulence?

Spring break is just around the corner, and there is a new way to save on flights.  JetBlue recently announced the ‘Big, Blue, Award Travel Sale’ which provides savings and discounts for awards tickets booked with its TrueBlue frequent flyer programs. The promotion has discounted flights to popular spring break getaways such as Aruba, Bermuda, Cancun, Charleston, and Las Vegas.  As an example of the potential savings, a one-way flight from New York (JFK) to Orlando (MCO) can cost as much as 17,400 points. However, with the new sale there are deals available on the exact same route from only 2,700 points, plus $5.60 in taxes.  While the deals may be strong, travelers will need to act fast, as the sale ends at 11:59 PM EST on March 12, 2025. The fare sale is valid on travel from March 19, 2025, through June 11, 2025, however there are several blackout dates in April, and other restrictions apply. Travel + Leisure spotted a variety of other discounted flight routes including:

For years, flying from the United States to Africa has meant enduring multiple layovers and navigating complex routings through Europe or the Middle East. But that’s starting to change.

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.

Historically, flying on a regional jet meant you'd be disconnected until you landed.

Avianca is opening up two new direct routes to Central America from Florida later this spring, adding increased connections for U.S. travelers to Central America. Beginning May 10, flights will start between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Guatemala City (GUA) and operate daily. That same day Avianca will also launch a new route between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Managua (MGA), Nicaragua. 

American Airlines is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court's decision that spelled the end of its Northeast Alliance with JetBlue.

Frontier Airlines is adding a new pin for a somewhat surprising destination to its route map.

HBO’s The White Lotus consistently provides travel inspiration for wanderlust viewers. From the beaches of Maui, to the coast of Italy, the beautiful destinations become a character of themselves.  In the latest season of the hit show, Thailand plays a starring role, with the Four Seasons Koh Samui as a primary setting for the fictional resort.

Free airline miles are just a click away.American Airlines recently announced a special promotion for its frequent flyers by offering bonus miles on every flight. As the airline begins another year of its AAdvantage loyalty program, which re-set on March 1, the airline is providing 500 bonus miles for each flight taken during the month. 

Wi-Fi for $35 on a cross-country flight? That's currently the going rate on American Airlines.

American Airlines wants you to get on the plane earlier.