Gone are the days of cramped cages and uncomfortable flights for your furry friends. Bark, a company synonymous with pampering dogs, is taking luxury to new heights by introducing Bark Air – a premium flying experience designed specifically for your canine companion. Air Routes Bark Air will be launching with two exclusive routes: one connecting
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Qantas is set to introduce its largest increase in reward seat availability starting in July. This increase will come in the form of the Classic Plus category of reward seats. This new category will result in 20 million additional seats being made available for Qantas Points redemption over a rolling 12-month period. This is a
The announcement of Alaska Airlines’ deal to acquire Hawaiian Airlines has sparked a lot of discussion and anticipation in the airline industry. Both carriers are now preparing for the integration process while also collaborating with the U.S. Department of Justice to secure approval for the merger. According to Joe Sprague, the regional president of Alaska
Delta Airlines has been lagging behind its competitors, American and United, in terms of NDC adoption. Although the airline plans to begin testing its NDC iteration with select partners later this year, it has been the slowest of the three network U.S. airlines to move forward with NDC implementation. Sara Reid, Delta’s managing director of
Spirit Airlines recently announced an agreement with Airbus to defer the delivery of several aircraft, affecting planes that were initially set to arrive between 2025 and 2026. This delay has been extended to 2030 and 2031, resulting in significant changes to the airline’s fleet schedule. The decision is expected to have a substantial impact on
The recent pilot hiring pauses by major airlines such as United and Southwest may suggest that the pilot shortage in the U.S. airline industry post-pandemic has ended. However, a closer look reveals a more nuanced reality. While mainline carriers have managed to address their pilot shortages, regional carriers, which operate flights under banners like American
The ongoing efforts by airlines to transition travel agencies from legacy GDS systems to NDC platforms have faced resistance from many travel advisors. Even agencies that have made the switch report numerous challenges with post-ticketing servicing. American Airlines, for instance, is moving away from legacy GDSs and aims to operate entirely in the NDC environment.
The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA is pushing for immediate contractual changes in response to compensation reductions resulting from Frontier Airlines’ shift towards out-and-back flying. According to the union president Sara Nelson, the changes in Frontier’s business model were not foreseen in the collective bargaining agreement and are affecting various aspects of flight attendants’ work lives.
The cost of reward travel at U.S. airlines has seen a significant increase since 2019, impacting the value of frequent-flyer points. An analysis conducted by consulting firm IdeaWorks revealed that the lowest daily average price of tickets purchased with points or miles rose by 28% in March 2024 compared to March 2019. This surge in
JetBlue recently made changes to its checked-bag fees, implementing higher charges during peak travel periods. This move comes as the airline tries to navigate the financial challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. The new policy, effective for bookings starting March 22, sees JetBlue charging $50 for the first checked bag on domestic and short-haul
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced a significant change in the application fees for the Global Entry, Nexus, and Sentri trusted-traveler programs, effective as of October 1st. The new fee structure will see all three programs having an application fee of $120, a notable increase from the previous fees of $100 for Global Entry
Recently, United Airlines has made a request to its pilots to take time off in the month of May. This request comes as a result of delays in the delivery of new planes that the airline had ordered from Boeing. The aviation giant, Boeing, has been facing challenges in production due to various manufacturing issues.
United Airlines has recently rolled out a new search filter that specifically caters to passengers traveling with wheelchairs. This innovative feature allows travelers to easily find flights where their wheelchairs can be securely transported in the cargo hold. By inputting the dimensions and type of their wheelchair, flyers can now determine whether their chair can
Breeze Airways recently launched its first co-branded credit card in partnership with Barclays, called the Breeze Easy Visa Signature card. This card offers several benefits, including accelerated accrual of BreezePoints on purchases made with Breeze Airways. Holders of the card can earn BreezePoints faster on Breeze Airways purchases compared to other transactions. Additionally, cardholders will
Since the alarming incident involving Alaska Airlines flight 1282, Boeing has been under intense scrutiny. Not only was there a temporary grounding of the 737 Max 9, but there have also been investigations into the Alaska flight, production delays, and issues with new orders. This has sparked serious concerns from airline executives, regulators, politicians, and
Boeing, one of America’s most prestigious manufacturers, is facing a leadership crisis as its CEO, Dave Calhoun, has announced his resignation. This decision comes amidst a period of intense scrutiny over Boeing’s manufacturing process following two fatal crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft in late 2018 and 2019. The crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia resulted
Kenya Airways is set to enhance its flight services to New York in anticipation of a surge in passenger numbers during the upcoming summer season. The airline, based in East Africa, will introduce two additional weekly flights from June 15 to Sept. 28, supplementing its existing daily service from New York JFK. This expansion will
United Airlines is shaking up the loyalty program game by introducing a new feature that allows MileagePlus members to pool their frequent flyer points. This innovative concept will enable up to five individuals to share and redeem their points collectively, opening up a world of possibilities for travelers. Despite the excitement surrounding the launch of