Frontier Airlines is Giving Away 1 Million Free Seats Ahead of Thanksgiving

A Spirit Airlines executive blamed competitors for some of its financial and operational woes during a congressional hearing on Wednesday, pointing to factors including pilot staffing and limited airport access.

Executives from five major U.S. airlines are set to be grilled Wednesday on Capitol Hill over those pesky add-on fees that regularly cause passengers to pay far more than the base price of a plane ticket.

Frontier Airlines is continuing to break from its classic budget business model as it chases more premium customers.

Frontier Airlines is heading into the second phase of The New Frontier with several new enhancements and loyalty benefits beginning next year, including free seat upgrades and more. 

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.

Spirit Airlines is heavily discounting flights for Travel Tuesday by offering a whopping 80 percent off base fares.

One of America's quintessential budget airlines is wading into new, premium territory with first class-style seats set for takeoff next year.

The holidays can be a busy—and stressful—time for many, and Canada might have just the fix. Destination Canada, the country’s tourism board, is offering the chance to experience the joy and beauty of winter in the frozen north by giving away 50 prizes of two economy round-trip tickets each on Air Canada.

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.

A Senate subcommittee report published on Tuesday revealed publicly for the first time how budget carriers Frontier and Spirit incentivized staff to charge passengers extra fees.

New narrow-body planes designed for long-haul flights are changing how people fly.

Spirit Airlines is dialing up some cheap Black Friday fares with one-way flights starting as low as $25.