Spirit, Frontier Remain at Odds Over Potential Merger
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by Joe Cortez
3d ago
  The Florida-based carrier gave the public an update on February 12, 2025, offering a behind-the-scenes look at communications between the two companies as discussions continue.   Spirit Demands Debt Considerations, Breakup Fees in Merger The opening months of February saw a flurry of communication between Spirit and Frontier about a possible merger, including entering ..read more
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Iberia Plus Now Spend-Based with Club Iberia Plus
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by Joe Cortez
3d ago
  The Spanish flag carrier announced they will rename their loyalty program to Club Iberia Plus, which will offer points based on how much flyers spend with the airline.   Club Iberia Plus Adds Third Earned Loyalty Tier, Elite Points from Spending Starting on April 1, 2025, flyers will earn Elite Points for every Euro ..read more
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Airlines Push Trump Administration to Rethink “Controllable” Delay Compensation
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by Joe Cortez
6d ago
  Reuters reports Airlines for America is asking the Trump administration to stop a review to determine if U.S. carriers should pay compensation to flyers who are delayed by carriers.   Airlines Claim Rule Would Harm Aviation Instead of Benefit Flyers The original idea was loosely based on EC261, which requires European carriers and some ..read more
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New Study Reveals Who is Sitting in First Class
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by Joe Cortez
6d ago
  A recent YouGov survey discovered the most common demographic among first class flyers is Millennial married males who call the West Coast home.   First Class Flyers Travel More Frequently with Deliberate Agendas To determine the typical first class flyer, YouGov used a profiling tool that “collected data and rolling surveys, rather than from ..read more
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Hyatt Strengthens Central America & Caribbean Position with Playa Acquisition
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by Joe Cortez
1w ago
  The hotelier announced they will acquire all the outstanding shares of Playa Hotels & Resort for $2.6 billion, purchasing the company and their property portfolio.   Playa Offers “High-Quality Resorts in Iconic Locations” for Hyatt According to Hyatt, the Playa property portfolio “includes high-quality resorts in iconic locations and strategically important markets.” The properties ..read more
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Delta Cards Offer Limited Time Offers for Spring
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by Joe Cortez
1w ago
  The airline and American Express announced new bonus miles opportunities for new cardholders of the Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card, Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, and the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card.   Earn Up to 100,000 Bonus Miles After Hitting Purchase Goals The limited time offers are available now through ..read more
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JetBlue Finds New Loyalty Reciprocity Partner with TAP Air Portugal
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by Joe Cortez
1w ago
  The New York-based carrier announced a reciprocal loyalty partnership with TAP Air Portugal. Benefits Include Reciprocal Status, Points Earning on Both Airlines The agreement is an extension of their current partnership. Through the partnership, all TrueBlue members can earn points in the JetBlue program when flying TAP Air Portugal, while TAP Miles&Go flyers can ..read more
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Alaska Lounge Improvement Program Continues with Anchorage Space
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by Joe Cortez
1w ago
  The airline announced the renovation of the airport’s Alaska Lounge, doubling the seating and adding more space for travelers to relax.   New Space Includes More Outlets, Local Coffee, and Regional Artists The new space is located at the airport’s Concourse C near gate C1. Expanded by 2,600 square feet, the lounge can now ..read more
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Lufthansa Begins Integration of ITA Airways
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by Joe Cortez
1w ago
  The moves come as Lufthansa Group begins full integration of ITA into their network starting on February 3, 2025.   Integration Includes Terminal Sharing, Code Sharing, and Lounge Sharing Lufthansa’s integration of ITA Airways is part of the minority stake it took into the carrier in 2023. After taking a $348 million stake in ..read more
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Investigators Search for Answers in American Flight 5342 Accident
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by Joe Cortez
2w ago
  On the evening of Wednesday, January 29, 2025, American Airlines Flight 5342 crashed with a U.S. Army VH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, sending both aircraft into the Potomac River and killing everyone aboard both aircraft.   Answers Could Lie with Air Traffic Control, Flight Data Recorders According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the incident occurred ..read more
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