Southwest Airlines adds 2 new routes, extends schedule to November

Alaska Airlines is making a big move in Dallas.

A new flight route makes a warm-weather getaway to Florida easier, and cheaper.Frontier Airlines recently launched service to Miami International Airport from the Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT. In celebration of the new route, Frontier is offering discounts with one-way fares as low as $49.  The service officially began on February 13, 2025, and operates three times a week, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The $49 discounted fares are available for purchase through April 21, 2025, and can be used for travel until May 21, 2025.

American Airlines keeps growing its presence at New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

Getting to Mexico just got easier—and cheaper. Volaris Airlines, a major carrier throughout Mexico, recently announced dozens of new routes from the United States, with a major expansion that including the launch of service at New York/Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). From Newark, the airline will begin service to Guadalajara, Mexico and San Salvador, El Salvador.

A merger of America's two largest budget airlines appears increasingly unlikely.

Travelers have more ways to save on spring break and summer vacations.Allegiant Airlines, a discount carrier based in Las Vegas, recently released dozens of last-minute flight deals to popular vacation destinations including Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota, Orlando, and Tampa. Best of all, many of the flight deals are under $50 one-way, making them perfect for families or travelers looking to save. Travel + Leisure spotted a variety of one-way deals, including: 

The German airline Lufthansa has announced additional routes that will have their new in-flight experience known as Allegris, which included an overhaul of economy, premium economy, business, and first-class cabins.

Taiwan's self-proclaimed "luxury airline" is expanding once again in the U.S.

JetBlue Airways will exit one of the nation's most iconic business routes.

A major Florida airport has an expansion on the horizon. Tampa International Airport recently announced that its new $1.5 billion Terminal D will be anchored by Delta Air Lines, which will have access to at least six gates, and also operate a new airline lounge in the space.  Delta currently operates a variety of flights from Tampa, including direct routes to its hubs in Atlanta, Boston, New York (JFK and LGA), and Minneapolis. It also operates an international route to Amsterdam, and will soon launch a direct flight to Austin, Texas.

Travelers have new destination options for spring and summer vacations. Frontier Airlines recently announced new services that include Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, as well as Tampa and Las Vegas. The discount carrier is launching new flight routes ahead of the busy summer travel season. Best of all, the airline is celebrating the new routes with one-way introduction fares that start at just $29. The airline will launch new service four times a week to Tampa International Airport (TPA) from Charlotte, NC (CLT) starting on May 2, 2025.

A popular low-cost airline is expanding with new routes.