Alaska Adds West Coast Flavors In Time for Holiday Travel

  The airline announced a new set of amenities set to improve the passenger experience, including two new drink selections and comfort items rolling out at the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025.   Espresso Martini, Higher Quality Blankets Coming Soon to Flights For flyers seeking the ultimate refreshment …

FAA Stops Haiti Flights After Spirit Aircraft Hit by Gunfire

  CNN reports the FAA has prohibited all civil aviation activities below 10,000 feet for at least the next month, while Haitian officials have closed the airport in Port-au-Prince through November 18, 2024.   Airspace Closed After Gun Violence Affects Aircraft The move by the FAA comes after several aircraft …

Airlines and Apple Work Together Using AirTags to Find Lost Luggage

  The technology giant announced they will begin working with airlines to share AirTag information from inside luggage, which will in turn allow them to reconnect flyers with bags faster.   Airlines to Accept Share Item Location as Part of Lost Luggage Report The planned feature is part of the …

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 …