Airlines tips

It’s not a merger, but Air Transat and Porter Airlines plan a new joint venture that would allow the Canadian companies to join forces to grab a larger marketshare.

The top U.S. airlines and airports improved upon their Thanksgiving on-time performance this year compared to 2022.According to the latest analysis from leading global travel data provider OAG, the on-time performance of major U.S. airlines improved by one percentage point over last year's holiday, reaching 85.7 percent.OAG examined the on-time performance of all airports and airlines on Thanksgiving Eve (November 22), which is one of the busiest travel days of the year. In 2023, airlines and airports overcame not only crowds but weather disruptions to improve upon last year.According to OAG, nearly 18,400 flights arrived on time—within 15 minutes of the scheduled time—among the major U.S. carriers on November 22. Two airlines—Delta Air Lines (91.5 percent) and United Airlines (90.5 percent)—even achieved over 90 percent on-time performance across their domestic networks.Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines also saw improvements over last year, with on-time performance rates of 89.4 percent and 89.3 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, fifth-ranked Southwest Airlines reported a dip from 88.5 percent in 2022 to 86.9 percent in 2023.American Airlines (84.4 percent), Allegiant Air (84.2 percent), Frontier Airlines (76.2 percent) and Breeze Airways (62.3 percent) all improved upon last year while Sun Country Airlines (84.8 percent), JetBlue (64.8 percent), Spirit Airlines (61.7 percent) and Cape Air (33 percent) all lost ground compared to Thanksgiving Eve 2022.

These days, there are many travel companies out there that boast wonderful luxury offerings, but there are some brands whose names have become completely inseparable from the very concepts of style, class, sophistication and supreme indulgence.

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly flight down south—you’re in luck. Southwest Airlines has announced it will be expanding its international flight schedule by next summer—with new routes flying to Mexico, Costa Rica, Cayman Islands, Turks & Caicos, and more.

Scandinavian Airlines, or SAS, is plotting its next steps as the airline prepares to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Part of that is looking forward to its departure from Star Alliance, which it co-founded 25 years ago, as it moves forward with new ownership and prepares to join SkyTeam.

Turkish Airlines is moving forward with plans to spin off its leisure brand Anadolujet next year as its own airline, AJet.

The Southwest Airlines Cyber Monday sale is here, and saving 30% on select routes is possible. Unlike some travel deals, you have three days to book discounted flights (just like this $49 flight sale with JetBlue), although you should still act quickly to secure the best flight times.

Carrier updates sustainability strategy to focus on carbon, circularity, and collaboration

This partnership marks a significant milestone in the airline’s ongoing efforts to enhance its fuel management program. By joining the SkyBreathe Community, counting more than 60 like-minded airlines today using the platform, Pegasus Airlines is demonstrating its commitment to being at the forefront of the global transition to more sustainable aviation practices.

Corendon Airlines οperates with a fleet of 37 aircraft in 2023. They fly to 65 Countries, from 165 airports worldwide.

Overall, TAAG Angola Airlines is providing customers with greater flexibility and convenience of services to key destinations, while consolidating the company vision towards deeper intra-Africa connections.

Smart gating technology keeps American moving during its busiest-ever Thanksgiving season.

TAAG is the leading airline in the country and is recognized worldwide for its strong high-yield market, having grown its current network to 12 domestic and 13 international destinations.

Initial requirement of up to 200 crew colleagues for 2024. Start of flight operations in summer 2024 with Airbus A319 aircraft.

The airline is also focused on accelerating the resumption and launch of more international and regional flights, aiming to better cater to the growing market demand for travel to and from China.

Hotspot holiday destination Portugal is going to be a little more difficult to get to next year as one airline makes significant flight cuts.

Airlines are trialling new techniques to shave minutes off turnaround procedures as a way to cut costs.

LATAM Airlines was the market share leader among companies flying between Brazil and the U.S. in the quarter ended in October after resuming non-stop flights to Los Angeles, data from local authority ANAC showed on Friday.

Over the past decade, airlines have introduced seats (and suites) that deliver the comfort of a five-star hotel, thanks to features such as sliding privacy doors, restaurant-quality dining, and plush bedding that rivals what one would get on the ground.

Black Friday is here and there's no better time to shop — or plan for your next trip. Take advantage of the deals below to score a discounted hotel, flight, cruise, and more to make 2024 your best year yet.

American Airlines has responded to the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) complaint about the airline’s ticket distribution through the New Distribution Capability (NDC), calling it “a frivolous compilation of rhetoric and unsupported allegations.”