1+ day, 20+ min ago  (206+ words) Southwest has launched a new promotion that is offering double Rapid Rewards points on all flights booked by April 12th, 2026, and completed by July 1st, 2026. Registration for this offer is required prior to booking. The promotion is officially targeted, but I haven't…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (412+ words) Southwest Airlines is raising checked baggage fees by $10, less than a year after ending its "bags fly free" perk that long set it apart, as jet fuel costs have jumped since the start of the Iran war. Customers checking one…...

3+ hour, 48+ min ago  (300+ words) Breaking airline news and aviation industry updates for 2026. April 2026 overhaul creates two-tier frequent flyer hierarchy, raising questions about equity and access for non-cardholder members Under the revamped program structure, United has fundamentally altered the underlying economics of mile valuations. Credit…...

5+ hour, 26+ min ago  (405+ words) The Alaska Airlines Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) is now part of the Priority Pass network, but there's some fine print that will require you to open your wallet every visit. Alaska Airlines has added Priority Pass access to its…...

4+ hour, 5+ min ago  (450+ words) Countries Visited: 64 U. S. States Visited: 17 128 Published Articles 3858 Edited Articles Countries Visited: 57 U. S. States Visited: 28 In this week's round-up, we'll take a look at delays to United's planned new routes from Chicago (ORD). On the topic of routes, 2 new destinations were added to…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (665+ words) Just like regular consumers at the gas station, airlines refueling in Los Angeles are being forced to adjust to higher prices at the pump. Jet fuel prices have shot up, and experts say airfares are following suit. With a busy…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago  (324+ words) Grice Connect Gulfstream's Skyward event draws global business aviation leaders to Savannah Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. welcomed nearly 2, 000 attendees from 6 continents and more than 30 countries to Skyward, its newly reimagined customer event in Savannah to discuss the various topics and trends…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (41+ words) Dailyhunt American Airlines raises checked bag fees, trims economy perks as fuel prices surge Basic economy fliers will be charged a fee to select a seat, among other restrictions....

11+ hour, 24+ min ago  (304+ words) Lamola's resignation was confirmed on Friday by both the SAA board and Transport Minister Barbara Creecy. He is set to vacate office on April 30. The cabin crew union says the timing of his departure is particularly troubling, as several labour…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (276+ words) Delta Air Lines has announced an increase in checked bag fees for domestic and select short-haul international flights. This adjustment, effective for bookings made on or after Wednesday, is a response to the escalating jet fuel costs driven by geopolitical…...