Inside Delta Air Lines' takeover of the Sphere this week: Was it worth it?

Travel options to Alaska are shifting a bit this summer.

Last year was a milestone year for Delta Air Lines' portfolio of airport lounges. While the carrier technically only opened one new Sky Club — in late December, no less — it made waves with high-spending travelers by debuting its first-ever business class-only outposts at three of its biggest coastal hubs.

Words can barely do justice to the devastation that has unfolded across Los Angeles this week amid the raging wildfires that have erupted everywhere from Pacific Palisades to Pasadena.Entire neighborhoods have been wiped off the map and residents have lost a lifetime of treasures.At last count, the death toll from the unprecedented four-day fire event stood at 10 and more than 9,000 structures have been destroyed or damaged.The Biden Administration has swiftly responded to the climate change-driven crisis. The president visited California on Wednesday and later vowed that the federal government will cover 100 percent of the disaster assistance costs for California for the next 180 days.“I told the governor and local officials, spare no expense to contain these fires,” Biden said. “We’re doing literally everything we can at the federal level.”The president has sent 400 additional federal firefighters to the state and more than 30 firefighting helicopters and planes. Canada is also providing firefighting aircraft.While all of these measures and promises have brought comfort to California, Biden only has 11 more days in office. And President-elect Donald Trump has taken the opposite tact, roundly criticizing California officials for the fires and  spreading misinformation and falsehoods that have since been debunked.In addition to the Biden Administration, the travel industry has provided an outpouring of assistance and support for Los Angeles and its impacted residents.Local organizations such as the Hotel Association of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board are pitching in, as are international, national, and regional tourism industry operators including Airbnb, Delta Airlines, Internova, and Signature. Here’s a closer look at what’s unfolding.

On top of announcing new Bluetooth-capable seatback screens and new partnerships with Uber and YouTube, Delta Air Lines revealed a head-turning partnership during its star-studded spectacle at Las Vegas' Sphere last week.

Alaska Airlines will offer travelers three new nonstop ways to visit its namesake state next summer, including a new longest route for its smallest jet.

Irish airline Ryanair is suing a passenger for €15,000 after unruly behaviour onboard one of its flights.

This year just got started, but it is already shaping up nicely for U.S. airlines.

Delta Air Lines turns 100 years old this year, and to mark the occasion the airline took over the Sphere in Las Vegas on January 7. Inside the immersive venue, Delta paid homage to the company’s history—and gave attendees a glimpse at what’s to come over the next century.

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Winter Storm Cora has continued to move east, resulting in hundreds of flight disruptions at major hubs.

Iberia and SAS are the only European winners ranked for on-time performance among the top ten airlines globally, according to a new report.

There will soon be a new way to earn airline miles when riding with Uber — especially if you frequently use the ride-hailing company for treks to and from the airport.