American Airlines Makes Changes to Passenger Removal Policy

  Dallas ABC affiliate WFAA reports the carrier made the change as a result of accusations of discrimination.   New Rules Require Conflict Resolution, Approval from Captain and Complaint Resolution The incident that spurred the changes took place in May 2024, after a group of Black flyers say they were …

British Airways Drops Dallas, Miami Routes

  Media reports found on the FlyerTalk forums say routes by the British carrier to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Miami International Airport (MIA) will be halted in 2025.   All Fights Between London and DFW Cut in 2025, Miami Flight Suspended In North Texas, Dallas Business Journal reports …

SAS Drops 1 Million Bonus Point SkyTeam Challenge

    Scandinavian Airlines is offering members the chance to earn bonus miles towards future travel if they can achieve milestones aboard their partner carriers before the end of 2024.   Biggest Prize: 1 Million EuroBonus Miles for Flying 15 SkyTeam Members The SAS EuroBonus challenge is simple: The more …

Ben Baldanza, Former Spirit Airlines CEO, Dies at 62

  After a two-year fight against ALS, the family of Ben Baldanza announced his passing at age 62.   Baldanza Leaves Legacy of Nearly 40 Years in the Aviation Industry A graduate of both Syracuse and Princeton, Baldanza held positions at several airlines before ascending to leading Spirit Airlines, including …

Choice Privileges Extends Award Window, Brings Back AwardSaver

  With the full integration of Radisson Hotels, the loyalty program announced a new extended window for booking awards, along with bringing back one of the best tools from Radisson’s former loyalty program.   AwardSaver Comes Back to Choice, With Booking Window Extended to 50 Weeks The new benefits will …

Lufthansa Launches Allegris First Class November 9

Lufthansa Launches Allegris First Class November 9

  The airline announced their newest first class cabin, Lufthansa Allegris, will launch starting on November 9, 2024.   New First Class Features Heated and Cooled Seats, Personal Wardrobe, and Locking Door Flyers heading to Bangalore will be the first to experience the first class cabin when it becomes available …

Southwest, Elliott Settle Proxy War with New Board Members

  The airline announced the appointment of six new board members from the slate Elliott previously put forward, giving them a bigger presence inside the company, along with the accelerated retirement of board chairman Gary Kelly.   Board Appointments Include Former Aviation CEOs, Travel Leaders, and Regulators The six new …

Transportation and Justice Departments Start Airline Competition Review

  The two departments announced a joint effort to begin “a broad public inquiry into the state of competition in air travel,” seeking to learn more about the current state of competition and how it affects the public.   Probe Goal to “Identify and Remove Barriers to Competition” The Transportation …

Transportation Department Fines American $50 Million Over Wheelchair Handling

  The fine – 25 times bigger than any previous penalty for violating disability rules – were announced by the Transportation Department on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.   Investigation Driven by High Number of Complaints The action was driven by industry data and formal complaints submitted to the Transportation Department. …

New York Hilton Midtown Offers Guests “Wicked” Holiday Stay

New York Hilton Midtown Offers Guests “Wicked” Holiday Stay

  Available for booking now, the New York Hilton Midtown is opening their “Stay Like Wicked” suite between November 21, 2024, and January 5, 2025.   Limited-Time Suite Inspired by Famous Musical-Turned-Movie The specially decorated suite is designed to transform guests to the Emerald City as a celebration of the …