American Airlines New Tech That Shames Passengers Who Board Out of Turn to Expand to More Than 100 Airports

Looking to travel to Europe? Is an island vacation on your bucket list? Want to finally make that dream trip a reality?

United Airlines and Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced that the airline’s growth and airport construction developments are underway in Concourse E to transform the customer experience at Washington Dulles International Airport.

A winter getaway may just be a click away. Destination Canada, the tourism department for the country of Canada, and Air Canada recently announced a new promotion that will give away 100 free flights from over 50 cities in the United States to Canada, as a way to celebrate the exciting winter adventures in the north. The promotion, called the “SnOOOw Day” giveaway, will choose fifty winners who can pick a companion to join them in Canada, for the 100 flight total.  Travelers can enter in for a chance to win a pair of the flights by visiting www.snowdaycanada.com from December 2 through December 20. The contest is open to any United States citizen, age 21 and over. Destination Canada and Air Canada will notify winners in January 2025, and they will have the opportunity to use the tickets from the time they win through March 2026.  “Canadian winter is a time for joy, trying new things, and reconnecting with our inner child. The ‘SnOOOw Day Giveaway’ is our way of encouraging Americans to step away from their busy lives and immerse themselves in the wonder of Canada’s winter landscapes,” Destination Canada’s Senior Vice President of Marketing Strategy, and Chief Marketing Officer Gloria Loree shared in a statement with Travel + Leisure.  Air Canada operates non-stop flights to 52 cities in the United States, to their major hubs in Canada, which include Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.  “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Destination Canada to offer contest winners the chance to experience the very best of winter in Canada,” Air Canada’s Director of Global Routes Gabriella Lechner shared in a statement to T+L.  In social posts about the promotion, Destination Canada spotlights the exciting winter adventures awaiting travelers, including seeing the northern lights, enjoying fresh lobster, and even a thrilling ride on a dog sled.

If you're flying Singapore Airlines Suites or first class anytime soon, you might hear a certain special pop from the Champagne corks being unleashed in the galley. That's because as of Dec. 1, the airline will be the only carrier in the world to serve Cristal on board.

Around this time last year, I found myself on a two-week trek in the Himalayas, burned out. I wanted to scream into the snowy mountains, "Will I ever find a place where I belong?"

Atlanta and Washington, D.C., travelers will have new nonstop flight options to the Middle East beginning next year.

At first, the ease is anxiety inducing. What do you mean I need to arrive at the airport only 20 minutes before takeoff?

It’s a season of savings for travelers.  While Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be popular shopping holidays, travelers have turned their sights on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which has been named ‘Travel Tuesday’, as a way to cash in on travel related promotions.  In celebration of the upcoming Travel Tuesday holiday, American Airlines has announced some of the special offers and discounts that can help take passengers around the world for less. The airline will also discount the purchase of miles in their frequent flyer program, American Airlines AAdvantage, for as much as 50 percent off between November 29 and December 2.  Even before Travel Tuesday, the airline shared withTravel + Leisure it has discounted dozens of flights under $200 round-trip, for immediate purchase while supplies last.  T+L spotted discounted, one-way fares including:

If you fly American Airlines, boarding in an earlier group than you're assigned is about to get a lot harder. Ahead of the Thanksgiving travel rush, American is expanding its new technology — which stops out-of-turn boarders — to more than 100 airports across the country.

If you hold elite status within the American Airlines AAdvantage program, you can now enjoy reciprocal benefits when flying to Ireland and beyond on Aer Lingus.

In a move that was not completely unexpected in the aviation industry, Spirit Airlines has declared bankruptcy.

Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday in New York. The airline will continue to operate normally in bankruptcy and says it will honor all existing reservations, tickets, flight credits, and loyalty points. Spirit also says it has already secured agreements from the majority of its creditors to restructure its outstanding debt, and it expects an expedited process that it anticipates emerging from in the first quarter of 2025.