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Last-minute travel has never been cheaper thanks to a new flash sale from low-cost Breeze Airways.

Each autumn, in college towns across the United States, the fervor for football can almost feel religious as students, alumni, families and other fans fill stadiums, rooting for their teams to reach a bowl game and, just maybe, the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Jan. 20 in Atlanta.

One of the perks of my job as a Boeing 787 pilot for British Airways is the opportunity to explore the cities I fly to around the world. The challenge is to make the most of my frequent short layovers — typically 24 or 48 hours — and to balance favorite hangouts and precious downtime with new adventures.

TravelPulse just announced the inaugural Travel Industry 40 Under 40.

As of Oct. 28, U.S. travelers are officially entitled to compensation from airlines for canceled or significantly delayed flights, per three new rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The Transportation Department’s new rule requiring airlines to provide prompt, automatic refunds to passengers enduring significant flight disruptions is now in effect.

This week, United Airlines will close the door on its semisecret, invitation-only restaurant inside Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), TPG has learned. The closure will make way for an expansion of its Newark Polaris Lounge.

The holiday season is nearly upon us, which means it's time to book those flights to see your parents, in-laws, siblings, family, friends, or even that solo getaway you so desperately need at the end of the year. But before you do, make sure to consider all your flight options because some airports are simply better than others for holiday travelers.  To help you find the right ones, MarketWatch conducted a survey of 3,000 Americans to learn more about their holiday travel habits. The team found that 61 percent of respondents plan to travel this holiday season, 36 percent intend to fly for the holidays, and they expect to pay an average of $1,869 on holiday air travel.

If you're a loyal United flyer, you might want to pay attention to this one.

The Lufthansa Group painted a mixed picture on Tuesday as it reported its latest financial results. The German company said its earnings position “deteriorated significantly” in the first nine months of 2024 compared to a year earlier. This was despite record-breaking revenues and overall capacity growth. 

European airlines have been cutting flights to China following the closure of Russian airspace.

Delta Air Lines is going retro with a new “8-bit feel” in-flight game, and the chance to win hundreds in airline gift cards each month. 

Scoring upgrades, free checked bags, and other money-saving perks with JetBlue just got easier with the airline’s updated status match program.

Travelers planning a trip to London have lost one route option.  British Airways recently revealed it would be suspending service on flights between New York’s JFK Airport and London’s Gatwick Airport in the coming months. The airline cites delays in receiving engines and parts from manufacturer Rolls-Royce as the reason for the flight suspension. 

Avelo Airlines is gearing up for winter escapes with a new promo code that lets travelers instantly save $35 on their next booking.

A getaway to warmer weather just got easier and cheaper.Avelo Airlines recently announced four new routes from the Orlando, FL area, and is celebrating with $46 fares. With the expansion of new routes, Avelo will be opening a new crew base at Lakeland International Airport, which is one hour and 15 minutes south of Orlando Airport, and one hour east of Tampa Airport, making it an alternative option for passengers visiting each of the two major Florida cities.  From Lakeland, Avelo will launch service to Rochester, NY, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Concord, NC (which is near Charlotte, NC) and Manchester, NH (which is near Boston, MA).  The low-cost carrier operates its flights from regional airports that are adjacent to major cities, which explains the Manchester and Concord airport options.   Each new route will operate twice weekly, and Avelo states they are the only airline to operate direct service between each of the markets.

I've had more than 20 credit cards for several years now, and I take great care to maximize each one. Whether I'm transferring rewards to valuable partners, getting a jump start on elite status or leveraging free night certificates, I get thousands of dollars of value from these cards every single year.

Loyal TPG reader Jonathan Phillippe is a serviceman stationed in Oman with his wife and two young children. He recently redeemed 210,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles for three business-class seats on Etihad Airways. The family planned to fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) for a short visit to the States. His 6-month-old son would travel as a lap infant with one of the adults.

Travel Debates is a series in which our editors weigh in on the most contentious issues that arise in-transit, like whether you should ever switch seats on a plane or if you should check your work email while on vacation.

Flying taxis could reduce an airport commute from 90 minutes to 7. They could better connect small towns to urban areas. Optimistic investors believe they’re the future of urban travel. 

Budget carrier IndiGo on Friday reported a loss of INR 9.9 billion ($118 million) in the most recent quarter – a reversal after seven straight profitable reports for India’s largest airline.