International tips

I've had a soft spot for American Airlines Flagship First for more than a decade. It's the last true international first-class product being flown by any American carrier. But Flagship First has been around since the early 2010s, and American plans to formally retire the product in the coming years.

We all know the sadness of dropping our loved ones off at the airport, especially if it's the last time you'll be seeing them for a while. But for travelers at Dunedin Airport, hugs during those heartfelt goodbyes could now be cut short.

A brand-new W hotel is coming to the Las Vegas strip, the latest development in the partnership between MGM Resorts International and Marriott International.

With only a few weeks to go until Skift Aviation Forum, over 80 companies already plan to attend on November 12 in Dallas. This includes a cohort of names in and around the aviation industry including British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Denver International Airport, Emirates, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int’l Airport, Honeywell, and Qantas just to name a few – with many others joining every day.

During a time when new airport lounges are constantly aiming to one-up each other—with landscaped patios and over-the-top shower suites—Delta Air Line’s newest offering sets a high bar.

Aer Lingus is launching service to a new U.S. city, helped by the arrival of its newest aircraft type.

American Airlines is testing a new system to make sure travelers board with their designated groups.

Low-cost Icelandic airline Play will cut back on flights to the United States following “disappointing” profits.

Airline ticket giveaways, elaborate drone and pyrotechnic shows, and invitations to thousands of influencers to visit and “tell a good story.” These are among the wide-ranging ways Hong Kong has tried to revive its international tourism industry, a crucial economic driver battered by years of pandemic restrictions and political upheaval.

It's not even the holiday travel season, and airline passengers are being asked to pack extra patience.  The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport recently published an advisory to passengers traveling to or from Austin to arrive early and expect a record volume of passengers in the coming days. The city will be hosting two major sporting events during the upcoming weekend, including both the Formula 1 race, as well as an SEC football game between home team The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Georgia  «As October is notably a lively travel month for Austin, AUS asks passengers to plan for record-breaking busy days at the airport,» the airport shared in an advisory to passengers.  The airport reports that Thursday, October 17 through Tuesday, October 22 will be the busiest travel days, as the SEC football game takes place on Saturday, and the Formula 1 race takes place on Sunday.

Newark’s airport is getting a major makeover with a pair of new and enhanced terminals to bring the aging airport into the modern era.

Planning a spring break vacation just got cheaper.  Sun Country Airlines recently announced a new promotion offering deep discounts to international destinations, including Aruba, Cancun, Turks and Caicos, St. Maarten, Puerto Vallarta, and more. Best of all, the travel deals are all spread out throughout the popular spring break travel season in March and April 2025.  The “International Booking Sale” is valid on travel between February and April 2025, and tickets are for sale as long as supply lasts.  The airline operates its flights from the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, which is also a major hub for other airlines including Delta Air Lines, making it easy for passengers to catch a flight on Sun Country as well. Travel + Leisure spotted one-way economy fares from Minneapolis/St. Paul in the sale for travel throughout Spring 2025 including: 

This week, Alaska Airlines announced sweeping changes to its Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program. The overhaul will make it easier for customers to earn elite status and loyalty perks in 2025. Plus, the carrier revealed that customers should soon be able to book international itineraries aboard multiple Alaska partners through its website.

If all goes according to plan, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) may soon go from worst to first in nationwide rankings.

A presidential campaign. A hurricane. A cult-favorite cabbage slaw.

Delta Air Lines has announced that its newest premium lounge will be located at its Mountain West hub, where the carrier is boosting international service over the next year.  Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is slated to receive a Delta One lounge, as confirmed by an airline spokesperson to T+L. While the exact opening date hasn’t been shared just yet, this marks the airline's fifth Delta One lounge in the country. A step above the existing network of Delta Sky Clubs, the Delta One lounges are exclusively available to long-haul business or first-class passengers.

Just four months ago, I reported that getting to Greenland from North America was getting easier than ever thanks to a brand new Air Greenland route between Arctic Canada and Nuuk, the capital of the autonomous territory. Back then, I said that the new seasonal route, which has been running since June 16 and will continue until October 23, 2024, was to revolutionize air travel between the North American continent and the largest island in the world. While true, this piece of news feels a lot less relevant since United’s recent big announcement: The airline will soon fly direct to Nuuk, Greenland, from one of the biggest air travel hub in the US.

Cathay Pacific took the wraps off its newest business-class seat today, showing off its new "Aria Suite" at a preview event in a hangar at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Delta Air Lines passengers will soon begin noticing a brand-new look when they board their flights.

Last month, TPG reported on the growing number of travelers forced to pay a fine after unknowingly breaking a little-known Mexican customs rule that allows only one portable computing device per traveler. As per the regulation, a laptop and a tablet are both considered personal computing devices. (You can also bring up to two cellphones.)

Delta Air Lines officially has two business-class-only lounges open after cutting the ribbon last week on its dazzling 10,000-square-foot Delta One Lounge inside Terminal 3 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).