JetBlue is known for its excellent Mint business class experience, though the catch is that it’s only available on select premium routes. Fortunately some time ago, JetBlue announced plans to introduce a premium product throughout the rest of its fleet, more comparable to domestic first class.

Scott Kirby’s July 4th message to United employees mixed patriotism, corporate pride, and his usual claim that United Airlines is not just the biggest airline, but “the best airline in the history of aviation.” Scott Kirby: United Airlines Plays A Pivotal Role In Exporting American Values (And Of Course, Is...

Delta Air Lines’ once laser-focused obsession on operational reliability earned it the moniker of ‘the on time machine,’ an accolade that the carrier’s executives were more than happy to boast about. In recent years, however, Atlanta’s hometown airline has struggled to deliver the industry-leading performance it became famous for, and...

Delta Air Lines’ pilot union has set up a website to apologize to customers for the carrier’s declining operational reliability. The site is genuinely useful and comes across as just being intended to help, but the undertone here is very clear. I must say, this is very well played on...

Marriott and United are offering targeted summer bonuses for elites enrolled in their partnership, Hunter Biden says a business class Bloody Mary cart triggered a relapse, and United’s app now shows how many passengers have boarded. Also: Frontier and Barclays renew their cobrand deal, Flying Blue promo awards include U.S.–Europe...

Delta Air Lines is expanding its onboard digital experience through a new partnership with…

We’re increasingly seeing airlines introduce business class seats with doors, which is something that most travelers are happy about. Of course we all have different preferences when it comes to seating arrangements, and there’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Some people even prefer older generation business class seats, especially if traveling...

Last week, a small plane crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper — obviously this wasn’t an accident, and that’s a chilling reality, which has had implications for aviation throughout the country. There’s now an update, as the government claims it has completed its investigation, and has released more information about the...

It’s summer, which means the airports are full, the air is thick, the patience is thin, and a fair number of us are about to stand at a Delta Air Lines baggage carousel watching the same three unclaimed suitcases lap the belt while yours reconsiders its commitment to the trip....

Delta’s pilot union has launched a passenger-advice site that points travelers to delay tips, DOT complaints, compensation rules, and Elliott Advocacy, but the real message is aimed at management. As Delta struggles to recover from disruptions, pilots are trying to frame cancellations as a management failure of staffing, scheduling, technology,...

Elite status has never been more expensive to earn, but for frequent flyers like…

A reader’s complaint about a post-rental damage charge in Germany raises a broader issue: when rental car companies have financial incentives to find damage, the return process starts to feel like a shakedown. Are European Car Rental Companies Incentivized To Find Damage? A reader recently wrote to me after being...

Alaska Atmos Rewards offers the Global Getaways promotion, whereby members can save on award tickets in select regions. While this promotion used to be quarterly, it’s now offered monthly, so there are more frequent offers, but a shorter booking window.

It’s common for airlines to offer some sort of status challenge or status match program, in order to lure frequent flyers who are loyal to competing airlines, but are considering a switch. In the United States, most major airlines offer some sort of a status match challenge opportunity, including Alaska,...

Its common for airlines to offer some sort of status challenge or status match program, in order to lure frequent flyers who are loyal to competing airlines, but are considering a switch. In the United States, most major airlines offer some sort of a status match challenge opportunity, including American,...

This week’s Marriott Bonvoy Escapes are now available for booking for stays at select hotels Worldwide. With Marriott Bonvoy Escapes members can save up to 20% on last minute stays through to July 26th that are booked by this Sunday. If you are unfamiliar with Marriott Escapes, they are last...

What better way to celebrate Canada Day — which is today, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 — than by highlighting Province House National Historic Site in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island, where Canada was officially founded? The Canadian Confederation occurred...

The best points rewards programs, in our opinion, are those that allow points to be transferred to many different airline and hotel loyalty programs. In this way, it’s often possible to get outsized value from your points. For example, suppose you want to fly lie-flat business class to Europe. Prices...

For years, the proposed return of Coco Palms on Kauai has felt like one of those hotel projects that was always coming soon, but never quite arriving. That may finally…

As I wrote about earlier today, American Airlines is expanding its international network with…

American Airlines appears to be offering domestic first class upgrades for as little as $35, a new low that makes sense for casual passengers but stings for loyal customers waiting on complimentary upgrades. The shift shows how little traditional elite upgrades are worth now that airlines would rather sell the...

For the last few years, IHG has been offering a 15% discount on award stays at new and recently refreshed properties, with different hotels being added each month. The eligible new properties were previously bookable for three months ahead of time. Since March 2026 though, IHG has extended the booking...

Hyatt is offering a bonus on points if you buy points for the next few weeks. But does it make sense to purchase Hyatt points?