American Express pioneered credit-card-branded airport lounges over a decade ago with its first-ever Centurion Lounge in Las Vegas.
12.09.2024 - 17:38 / travelandleisure.com / Neil Chernoff
As the summer travel season comes to a close, many travelers are getting a jumpstart on next summer's travel planning.
British Airways recently revealed it will operate its highest number of flights from North America to London in the summer of 2025, which will make it easier than ever for travelers to fly across the pond.
The carrier will increase the volume of flights by 28 extra flights per week, bringing the total from North America to London to over 400. British Airways offers 26 direct routes from different United States cities to London.
Some of the highlights include an extra seven flights per week from Miami, FL, to London, including the opening of a brand new lounge at Miami International Airport in 2025. The airline will also launch an extra six flights per week from Austin, Texas to London, three more per week from Las Vegas, and seven more from Washington, D.C. (IAD).
“We continue to grow our network and these additional services across the US reflect the growing demand for travel to and from London. We are committed to providing our customers with greater choice and convenience, and we are excited to offer more opportunities for them to experience our world-class service,” British Airways' Chief Planning and Strategy Officer Neil Chernoff said in the release.
British Airways confirmed all of the flights are now available for booking on their website.
The news comes as British Airways recently announced a partnership agreement with Alaska Airlines, where both airlines will sell each other's tickets and make it easier to book a journey. Frequent flyers will also get reciprocal loyalty benefits, as British Airways are both members of the Oneworld Alliance.
Traveling to the United Kingdom next year will be slightly more expensive, as the government will launch a £10, or approximately $13.05, fee associated to the new Electronic Travel Authorization program.
American Express pioneered credit-card-branded airport lounges over a decade ago with its first-ever Centurion Lounge in Las Vegas.
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A great flight deal is as easy as a click away. Allegiant Airlines recently published dozens of last minute flight deals with fares under $50 to popular destinations including Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, and more. The flights have availability throughout September and October, which can be helpful for passengers making last-minute bookings, which can often be very expensive as the flight’s departure date becomes closer. The deals are posted on Allegiant’s website, and listed as limited quantities. For example, travelers can fly from Knoxville to Punta Gorda / Ft. Myers for only $33 one-way, or from Las Vegas to Provo, Utah for $38 one-way. All of the last-minute fares are in Allegiant's «Basic» category of service, which only includes one personal item. Travelers can add on checked bag, or carry-on bag for additional fees. Travel + Leisure spotted additional one-way flights including:
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As the summer travel season winds down, travelers can take advantage of fall travel deals as a jumpstart for their next vacation. Norse Atlantic Airways, a discount European airline, recently revealed dozens of flight deals on flights from the United States to Europe throughout the rest of 2024 and early 2025 as part of a September Sale. The sale extends to several top tourist destinations in Europe including Athens, Berlin, London, and Rome, all for less than $200 one-way. Travelers can purchase the fare sale tickets between today and September 12, however the tickets are sold in limited quantities, which means the sale could end sooner. Best of all, the discounts are available in Norse’s Economy Light cabin, which, as of September 2, will also include a standard carry-on bag. The cabin class previously had a fee for carry-on bags, or required the purchase of a higher class of fare. In addition to Economy Light, Norse offers Economy Classic which includes a meal service and standard checked bag, and Economy Flextra which includes priority boarding and is a refundable fare. Travel + Leisure spotted dozens of one-way flight deals available including:
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