Lufthansa First awards still missing from partner programs

For weeks, I hoped the disappearance of long-haul Lufthansa First award availability through partner programs that began on June 1 was temporary. But about a month later, it still hasn’t…

Is It True That Airlines Are Shrinking Economy Cabins To Chase Wealthy Vacationers Instead Of Business Travelers?

Passengers walking through the boarding door of a modern widebody aircraft are increasingly greeted by sprawling rows of massive business suites and spacious premium economy loungers, while the traditional economy…

Delta opens second Delta One Lounge at LAX Terminal 2

Earlier this month, Delta announced it would bring a second Delta One Lounge to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — making LAX the first airport where the airline would field…

Days After Banning First Officers From Landing, Russian Airline’s Boeing 737 Overruns Runway

A Boeing 737-800 operated by Russia’s S7 Airlines overran the runway after landing at Mirny Airport (MJZ) in Russia’s Sakha (Yakutia) Republic on June 30. The aircraft, operating a scheduled…

The 10 best places to visit in August 2026

Most travelers want to go somewhere to keep cool at the often sweltering end of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Maybe you want to think beyond the basic beach vacation…

Reports: China Bans GA Flying Indefinitely Days After Dramatic Beijing Skyscraper Crash

China has reportedly imposed an indefinite nationwide suspension on most general aviation (GA) flying following last week’s fatal light aircraft crash into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper. The reported restrictions were introduced…

Amex Platinum cardmembers gain hundreds of new offers

Beginning July 1, if you hold the American Express Platinum Card®, you’ll have the opportunity to save up to $475 through new exclusive Amex Offers, plus hundreds more on select…

No Regrets: Why Alaska Airlines Easily Got Rid Of The Boeing 737-900

Alaska Airlines is one of the world’s largest operators of the Boeing 737, and the carrier currently has five passenger variants of the popular narrowbody aircraft in its fleet. However,…

A guide for traveling during a heat wave

Cities across Europe are experiencing a historic heat wave, with triple-digit temperatures setting all-time records in countries like France, Denmark, the U.K. and more. Millions of Americans faced heat advisories…

Defying The Norm: How flydubai’s Tarmac Strategy Beat The Industry Average by 60%

UAE-based airline flydubai has just published its inaugural sustainability report, which it has called ‘Fly Forward.’ The Dubai government-owned carrier, which began life as a low-cost airline before transitioning to…