We’ve engaged in a lot of discussion lately about who JetBlue and Spirit Airlines might merge with in this challenging environment, but I don’t think anyone predicted a merger between American Airlines and United Airlines, especially a merger courted and choreographed directly by the United Airlines CEO in overtures to...

For quite some time, Air France-KLM Flying Blue has been offering paid status match promotions, on an on-again, off-again basis. The status match has always had residency requirements, though the list of countries that are targeted does change over time.

We’ve known for quite some time that Air Canada plans to introduce a new passenger experience on its long haul flights, launching on upcoming, newly delivered aircraft. There’s now an exciting update, as Air Canada has just unveiled those details.

American Airlines has made some pretty big mistakes in the last few years… Ripping out seatback screens from single-aisle aircraft and a lackluster onboard experience have made the carrier anything but the first choice for many passengers who don’t happen to live in some of the airline’s fortress hubs. At...

Air Canada has finally pulled back the curtain on brand new cabins for its Boeing 787-10 and Airbus A321XLR, and business class seats and new cabins are only part of the story. The airline’s COO filled in what the launch materials do not: why Air Canada obsessed over design details,...

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A new Bloomberg report suggests a potential seismic shift in the US airline industry…

From the markets of Marrakesh to the quintessential South African safari, the African continent has many wonders to behold. Whether you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of penguins in Cape Town or the Great Migration across the Serengeti, here are a number of good options for booking award travel to...

Scott Kirby has reportedly pitched regulators on the idea of buying American Airlines, turning one of the strangest what-ifs in the industry into something at least serious enough to discuss in Washington. What makes the idea impossible to ignore is the backstory: Kirby was fired as American’s president, and a...

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Kirby reportedly has pitched the idea to senior government officials. The post United CEO Interested in Merger With American, Bloomberg Reports first appeared on Altitude Yes.

If you plan on visiting Europe, note that the Entry/Exit System — which is informally known as the EES — in Europe is finally operating effective as of Friday, April 10, 2026 after years of delays; but passengers have reportedly been experiencing mass confusion and widespread disruptions shortly after its...

Guys, either Scott Kirby is losing his mind, or the Trump administration likes ”big deals” even more than we already knew.

SoFi has again increased its stackable offer, which can give you up to $815 back when you open a new checking/savings account. The shopping portal Swagbucks is offering a 41,500-point (~$415) bonus for opening a new SoFi Checking/Savings account by clicking through the portal link and making a $400 direct...

I’ve seen points used for flights, hotels, upgrades, and even concert tickets, but this one caught me off guard. You can use Air Canada Aeroplan points for a Disney experience.…

Collectively I’d like to think that OMAAT readers know just about everything, so I’m wondering if anyone might be able to help with a solution to my problem…

Over the last several years, Virgin Atlantic has demonstrated a pattern of devaluing awards without notice or notification. The latest such devaluation was noticed by Thrifty Traveler over the weekend, with fees increased on Virgin Atlantic awards across the board for the second time in less than a year, with...

If you’re headed to Europe in the near future, your arrival and departure experience is about to change  and not in the “priority passport lane magically appears” sort of way. As of April 10, 2026, the European Union’s long-delayed Entry/Exit System (EES)or European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) has now been...

Lounges got better, access expanded, and banks taught travelers to treat “free” as something to maximize at all costs — so now people wait in long lines to enter crowded rooms, hoard food, and turn what was supposed to feel premium into something closer to wartime siege.

A lot of people know not to make a reservation at a hotel when it’s brand new. There are just too many things that can go wrong. Construction might not…

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is working toward improving accessibility with the introduction…

The German flag carrier Lufthansa is now facing a major crisis after flight attendants announced yet another strike… The walkout is slated to start just as a seperate walkout by pilots finishes, bringing four days of flight chaos to the airline. The latest strike was announced with little more than...