Airlines tips

LOT Polish Airlines is expanding and renovating the Business Lounge Polonez at Warsaw Chopin Airport, enhancing space and comfort, with an official reopening set for December 2024.

The most uncomfortable regional jet is making a comeback on Delta Air Lines.

Southwest Airlines has reached 1 million followers on Instagram and is celebrating by giving away 1 million Rapid Rewards points to celebrate.

Iberia offers 14 additional destinations in Norway starting today, thanks to this agreement.

American Airlines’ 2023 Sustainability Report highlights progress in climate strategies and decarbonizing aviation, with key initiatives like contrail avoidance research and sustainable sourcing practices. CEO Robert Isom emphasizes ongoing efforts toward achieving zero emissions by 2050.

Nearly 329,000 passengers – an average of almost 11,000 a day – passed through Tallinn Airport in June, making it the busiest ever month for the airport. This was a […]

United Airlines introduced a new tool in the United app Wednesday that can help travelers stay on top of weather delays during July Fourth — the holiday is expected to be the peak of what is already a record-breaking summer travel season.

Etihad Airways celebrates its 10 millionth loyalty program member, marking a milestone with upgrades and enhanced benefits reflecting its growth and commitment to exceptional service.

If Fiji is on your bucket list, there may soon be a new way to get there.

An Air Europa passenger appeared to get stuck in an overhead bin when their flight experienced severe turbulence.

Alaska Airlines is planning a massive expansion with 18 new nonstop routes to popular warm-weather and snowy destinations in time for winter, including the airline’s first-ever flights to Vail.

Hahnair partners with Formula 1 driver Nico Hülkenberg for the 2024 season, featuring their logo on his helmet and providing top-tier travel services.

TPConnects partners with Kyte to distribute LCC content for its Corporate and other connected partners.

A recent BCD Travel survey found that 60% of travel buyers said their company reduced its travel budget in the past few years, and 96% introduced cost control policies. But none of that has stopped the rebound in business travel.

In 2022, Choice Hotels launched a new dining rewards program called Choice Privileges Eat & Earn. The program lets you earn Choice Privileges points whenever you eat at participating U.S. restaurants and bars, and it's a great way to generate extra points without much effort.

United Airlines recently revealed a prediction that this will be their busiest Fourth of July weekend ever, as more than 5 million people will fly with over 4,400 flights per day. In order to make things run smoothly for the millions of passengers, United's Chief Customer Officer Linda Jojo has been hard at work. The executive, who has been at United nearly a decade with previous roles leading Digital and Technology, recently spoke with Travel + Leisure about the airline's busiest season so far, and tips for travelers.  The busiest locations that United will be flying to include Orlando (MCO), London (LHR), Seattle (SEA), Honolulu (HNL), and Boston (BOS). The busiest travel days for United over the holiday week are June 29, 2024 and July 7, 2024. For travelers still looking for a last-minute deal this Fourth of July weekend, T+L spotted discounted flights from United’s Newark hub to Boston for $337, Nashville for $364, and Austin for $490. Travelers can also fly from  Chicago to Philly for $296.  With millions of travelers packing planes and airports, Jojo shared some of her top tips to make travel smooth and efficient: 

The river lodges. The blue hole. The Maya history. The reefs. If you haven’t been to Belize, you’re missing one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful, adventure-filled destinations.

Flight cancellations are piling up Hurricane Beryl menaces the Texas Gulf Coast. Airlines have canceled more than 1,300 flights Monday amid concerns over the storm's heavy rains and high winds, which are expected to produce dangerous storm surge conditions and hamper travel in parts of the country.

flynas launched its first direct flight from Riyadh to El-Alamein, expanding its network with new summer destinations and increasing Saudi-Egypt connectivity.

It just got easier to visit a gateway to Latin America.  Avianca Airlines recently announced new, direct service from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and Bogotá's El Dorado International Airport. The new daily service will operate on an Airbus A320, and begin on October 27, 2024. The flight will depart Chicago at 2:35 pm CST, and arrive in Bogotá at 8:25 pm COT (Colombia's timezone, which is the same as CST).  “This new route will allow more travelers to connect to the United States through our network and facilitate the arrival of new visitors to Colombia and the rest of our region,” Avianca’s Sales Director Rolando Damas said in a statement shared with Travel + Leisure.  With the Chicago route launch, Avianca will operate service to 13 different cities in the United States including Boston, Dallas, Las Vegas, and New York. 

The largest low-cost airline in Scandinavia has served up a smörgåsbord of financial results. On Friday, the Norwegian Group posted a net profit of 477m NOK ($44.5m) for the second quarter. This is typically one of the strongest periods for European airlines.