Frontier Adds 4 New Routes, Including DEN-FLL and DTW-LAX, to Fill Spirit Void
Frontier Airlines announced four new routes launching in November and December 2026, targeting cities where Spirit Airlines previously had a strong presence
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Frontier Airlines announced four new routes launching in November and December 2026, targeting cities where Spirit Airlines previously had a strong presence
Brazilian carrier Gol has launched its first flights to New York JFK from Rio de Janeiro and announced upcoming long-haul routes to Lisbon and Orlando with specific start dates in 2026
Delta One lie-flat business class seats are available to 10 European destinations for 115,000 SkyMiles plus $5.60 in taxes and fees, with availability extending through July, August, and September 2026
Delta is adding new nonstop leisure service to Fort Myers and Glacier Park from its Austin focus city, alongside a 85% increase in departures over three years and a new terminal Sky Club
American Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Chicago (ORD) and Tokyo Narita (NRT) starting March 27, 2027, operating a Boeing 787-9 with 305 seats
Delta Air Lines is launching three new routes: EWR-LAX in April 2027, and seasonal AUS-RSW and LGA-MLB flights this winter
Avelo Airlines will launch five nonstop routes from McKinney National Airport (DTX) in November, including service to four Florida cities and Las Vegas
American Airlines will launch nonstop service from Naples, Florida (APF) to Charlotte (CLT) on December 2, 2026, with AAdvantage redemptions starting at 8,500 miles one-way
United Airlines will launch seasonal nonstop service from Denver (DEN) to Providenciales (PLS) starting Dec. 19, 2026, operating Saturdays through April 24, 2027, on Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft
Boutique carrier JSX launches up to three daily ATR 42-600 flights from Santa Monica (SMO) to Oakland (OAK) on Sept. 14, 2026, with earning options for United MileagePlus and Club JSX
Delta will launch twice-daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Newark (EWR) starting April 12, 2027, operating with Airbus A321neos
Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholders can activate a complimentary one-year Apple TV subscription through December 31, 2026, by linking their Apple ID via the Chase app or website
Delta Air Lines will end daily service from Austin to Memphis (Nov 1) and New Orleans (Nov 16), while adding new daily service to San Jose (Oct 6)
British Airways and Porter Airlines have launched a new codeshare agreement effective June 24, 2026, allowing BA customers to book 17 Porter destinations across Canada under a BA flight number
British Airways and Porter Airlines have announced a new codeshare agreement effective July 8, 2026. BA customers can now book 17 Porter destinations in Canada, with BA Club members earning Avios and tier points
Alaska Airlines will not resume five seasonal Mexico routes this winter, exiting service from Las Vegas and San Francisco to Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, and Cancun to add Hawaii flights
Lufthansa Group pushes its Dubai restart to October 24, 2026, while confirming Tel Aviv service begins in June-July across Austrian, Lufthansa, and SWISS, with Eurowings adding Hamburg and Düsseldorf
Porter Airlines has nearly tripled in size over three years, adding US routes to Austin and Nashville and opening a new base at Montreal's MET airport
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) will open its new $1.3 billion replacement terminal on October 13, 2026. The 335,000 sq ft facility features 14 gates, a central TSA checkpoint, and retains the airport's signature ground boarding without jetways
Qantas has announced the launch timeline for its new nonstop Sydney to London service, which will operate on the Airbus A350-1000ULR starting in late 2027
Iberia is offering 40% off Avios economy awards on non-stop flights between Madrid and New York, Boston, and Washington. Booking window is June 18–29, 2026, with travel through September 30, 2026
Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop service between Austin (AUS) and San Jose (SJC) on October 6, 2026, marking its second Bay Area route from the Texas capital
Qantas appears to be reallocating its Airbus A350-1000ULRs, using only six for ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise routes (Sydney-London/New York) while deploying the other six for network diversification, potentially sidelining Melbourne
Qantas will launch nonstop Sydney-London flights in October 2027 using A350-1000ULR aircraft, cutting travel time by four hours compared to one-stop services
Porter Airlines and Pascan Aviation have inaugurated Montreal's new secondary airport, MET (YHU), on June 16, 2026. Porter will operate nonstop flights to 11 Canadian destinations using Dash 8-Q400 and E195-E2 aircraft
Qatar Airways resumes operations to 26 destinations effective June 16, 2026, marking the final major date in its restart plan following the Iran War. Additional destinations are scheduled for July and August
Thai carriers are cancelling and reducing flights across domestic, regional, and intercontinental routes due to soaring Jet A-1 fuel costs. Thai Airways has suspended specific Bangkok routes through September 2026, while Thai Lion Air suspends or cuts frequency on multiple…
This week's digest covers major Chase Sapphire Preferred changes, the October opening of St. Regis London, Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 opening, and various airline route and status updates including Delta, United, and American Airlines
Southwest Airlines offers double Rapid Rewards points on revenue fares for travel June 12–Nov 18, 2026. Members must register and book by June 15, 2026
Qatar Airways will begin daily Airbus A350-900 service from Philadelphia (PHL) to Doha (DOH) on August 1, 2026, replacing American Airlines on the route
Japan Airlines is deploying its new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to five destinations: New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, London, and Paris, with specific flight numbers and frequencies identified
Qatar Airways will resume daily Doha-Philadelphia service on August 1, 2026, using Airbus A350-900 aircraft, taking over the route from American Airlines
Frontier Airlines is launching nonstop service from Oakland (OAK) to Las Vegas on August 20 and from Boise (BOI) to Las Vegas on September 10, filling routes vacated by Spirit Airlines
Riyadh Air opens ticket sales for five new destinations (Cairo, Dubai, Jeddah, Madrid, Manchester) and accelerates its London launch to June 10, 2026, following the arrival of its first three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Philippine Airlines accepted an invitation to join the oneworld alliance, becoming its 16th member. Full integration is expected in 2027, allowing Mabuhay Miles members to earn/redeem across the alliance and access oneworld Priority lounges
American Airlines is reportedly considering launching flights to Manila, Philippines, potentially replacing canceled Doha service, as Philippine Airlines joins oneworld in 2027
Riyadh Air is receiving its first new-build Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on June 5, 2026, marking the start of its public operations ahead of the July 1, 2026 launch to London
Delta is accelerating its LAX hub strategy with new routes to Seoul Incheon (ICN) and Manila (MNL), a launch to Hong Kong (HKG), and increased frequency to Shanghai (PVG) and Auckland (AKL)
BermudAir is launching new winter seasonal routes from multiple US cities to Belize City, Guatemala City, Turks & Caicos, and Anguilla, including service from St. Petersburg
United Airlines is launching four new routes from IAD, EWR, and IAH to John Wayne Airport, Los Cabos, St. Croix, and Tuxtla Gutierrez, with service starting in August and October 2026
Italy's Ministry of Infrastructure is considering allowing long-haul flights from Milan Linate Airport, restricted to all-premium aircraft with no economy seats, potentially benefiting carriers like La Compagnie
Delta announced plans to open a second Delta One Lounge at LAX in Terminal 2 in 2027, joining the existing lounge in Terminal 3. Access will be for Delta One flyers and Delta 360 members
Delta Air Lines will launch seasonal nonstop service from New York JFK to Liberia (LIR), Costa Rica, beginning December 19, 2026, with weekly Saturday flights through April 10, 2027
Lufthansa operated its final flights between Stuttgart and Frankfurt on May 31, 2026, permanently discontinuing the route in favor of Deutsche Bahn ICE rail service
American Airlines appears to be restricting access to saver award fare buckets (U and T) for nonstop domestic flights within approximately six days of departure, a change that primarily impacts partner redemptions
The Thai government has proposed that Thai Airways increase domestic service to secondary airports like Krabi and Ubon Thani, and open new international routes from Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong to these regional destinations
Delta Air Lines is adding twice-daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Vancouver (YVR) using Airbus A319s, effective November 21. This marks Delta's return to the route after suspending it in 2018
Air Canada Aeroplan elite members can earn double Status Qualifying Credits (SQC) on eligible flights between Billy Bishop (YTZ) and Chicago (ORD), Washington (IAD), or Boston (BOS). Book by June 30, 2026, for travel through August 31, 2026
American Airlines announced it will install free Starlink Wi-Fi on over 500 Airbus A320-family aircraft, with installation beginning in early 2027. The service will be complimentary for all passengers, marking a significant upgrade from its current Viasat and Panasonic systems
Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop service from Salt Lake City to Sonoma County Airport (STS) on October 6, 2026, operating daily with an Embraer 175 regional jet
Qantas has pushed back the delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 by four months to April 2027 due to fuel tank certification and supply chain issues. This delay likely pushes the debut of nonstop Project Sunrise flights from Sydney and Melbourne to New York and London into…
Saudia has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR featuring new VantageSOLO flat-bed business class suites. The aircraft, configured with 24 business and 120 economy seats, will enter service in early June 2026 on routes to Europe, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent
Emirates is ending its special flight flexibility waiver for travel affected by the Iran conflict on May 31, 2026. Passengers with tickets booked between Feb 28 and May 31 must rebook or request a refund by this deadline
Alaska Airlines has launched new nonstop service between London Heathrow (LHR) and Seattle (SEA), effective May 22, 2026. This adds Alaska to the oneworld alliance's presence at LHR, operating out of Terminal 3
United Airlines is launching nonstop service from Cleveland (CLE) to Las Vegas (LAS) on Sept. 24 and to Miami (MIA) on Dec. 3, marking its largest CLE schedule in a decade
Qantas is offering 20% off Qantas Points for domestic Classic Flight Rewards. Bookings must be made by May 25, 2026, for travel between June 1, 2026, and May 9, 2027
Following Spirit Airlines' collapse in May 2026, JetBlue, Allegiant, and Breeze are rapidly expanding routes to capture market share, particularly at Spirit's former hubs like Fort Lauderdale
Riyadh Air begins selling public tickets for its Riyadh-London service on July 1, 2026, ending its employee-only operational phase. Business class fares start around $4,930 roundtrip
JetBlue is ending service from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) effective July 8 and cutting 11 other routes, primarily affecting Caribbean and Central America connections from Newark, Hartford, Orlando, and Providence
JetBlue is cutting five of its 12 year-round routes from Newark (EWR) effective July 8, 2026, including services to Aruba, Cancun, Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, and Tampa
Allegiant Air announced 8 new routes launching from Florida in October and November 2026, including service from Fort Lauderdale to Boston, Omaha, Pittsburgh, and Kansas City
Israel's Ministry of Transportation has proposed that Emirates launch seventh freedom flights from Tel Aviv to New York (JFK) and Bangkok (BKK), allowing transport between those cities without connecting in Dubai
United Airlines is launching seasonal nonstop service from San Francisco to Sapporo starting December 11 and adding daily year-round service from Chicago O'Hare to Tokyo-Narita beginning October 24
Landline and Massport open a remote TSA screening terminal in Framingham, MA, for Delta and JetBlue passengers starting June 1, with bus service to Boston Logan
W Sardinia has officially opened with 157 rooms, starting at 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night. The opening coincides with Delta's first nonstop JFK-Olbia flights beginning May 20, 2026
Qatar Airways has updated its travel schedule through September 16, 2026, confirming restart dates for Helsinki and Tokyo Haneda (July 15), Bogota (July 22), and Caracas (July 26)
Porter Airlines is launching a new dedicated terminal at Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU) on June 15, 2026, with plans to serve a dozen routes from this hub
United Airlines will launch a 3x weekly seasonal flight between San Francisco (SFO) and Sapporo (CTS) from December 17, 2026, through March 26, 2027, operating on a Boeing 787-9
Lufthansa Group has pushed its Dubai restart to September 13, 2026. Austrian Airlines resumes Tel Aviv service June 1, while Lufthansa, SWISS, and ITA Airways target July 1. Most other Middle Eastern routes resume late October
Major US carriers including American, Delta, United, and JetBlue have added new flights and increased frequencies on routes formerly served by Spirit Airlines since its May 2 shutdown
United Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Houston (IAH) and Caracas (CCS) starting August 11, 2026, ending a nearly 10-year hiatus. Service is pending final government approval
United Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Houston (IAH) and Caracas (CCS) on August 11, 2026, using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, ending a nine-year service gap
Qatar Airways launches a new route to Bogota and Caracas starting July 22, 2026, operating twice weekly on Boeing 777-200LR to manage payload constraints
American Airlines AAdvantage members can earn up to 25,000 bonus miles on eligible nonstop flights to Australia and New Zealand. Registration is required by May 31, 2026, with travel completion by March 31, 2027
Alaska Airlines launches three seasonal Sonoma routes to Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Boise on Nov 1, and returns to Long Beach on Sept 8
Southwest Airlines is launching four new routes from Las Vegas (LAS) to Boston, Knoxville, Miami, and Philadelphia in March 2027, while increasing service on dozens of other LAS and Orlando routes
Breeze Airways announced 11 new routes launching between July 2026 and Jan 2027, including 4 from Atlantic City replacing Spirit and 7 to Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean
Air Canada is suspending four seasonal US routes earlier than expected due to rising fuel costs, with specific suspension dates ranging from late July to October
Spirit has refunded most cash-ticket holders but points and voucher holders face an uphill climb for reimbursement via bankruptcy court. Competitors are adding routes to fill the gap
Porter Airlines is adding four new winter sun destinations (Aruba, Montego Bay, San Jose, Los Cabos) with 15 new routes launching between Oct-Dec 2026, including first international service from Alberta
JetBlue is offering a status match to TrueBlue Mosaic for eligible Spirit Free Spirit Silver and Gold members. Simultaneously, JetBlue is expanding its Fort Lauderdale hub with 6 new destinations and increased frequencies following Spirit's shutdown
United Airlines launched its first-ever nonstop service from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) in Puglia, Italy, on Saturday
JetBlue is launching 11 new routes from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to replace service lost by Spirit Airlines' collapse, including new markets like Baltimore, Charlotte, and Barranquilla
Following Spirit Airlines' immediate cessation of operations, American, Delta, United, Southwest, and Frontier have announced rescue fare programs for stranded passengers. Delta and Frontier have capped discounted fares valid for five days, while American and Southwest have…
United has rebranded its forward cabin on select domestic transcontinental and Hawaii flights as Polaris business class, effective immediately. This change grants eligible passengers access to United Polaris Lounges
Cabo Verde Airlines resumes US service to Providence, RI, launching May 4, 2026, with a Praia-Sal-Providence route. Service increases to twice weekly in June
Iberia Club offers up to 30% off Avios award flights from Madrid through May 10, 2026, for travel until September 15, 2026. Discounts apply to the Avios portion only, excluding taxes/fees and partner flights
Qatar Airways has updated its schedule effective June 16, 2026, bringing forward the restart of flights to Bahrain, Kozhikode, and Goa, while delaying the Damascus relaunch to that same date
Fiji Airways is suspending its nonstop Nadi-Dallas route effective September 7, 2026, citing high fuel costs and changing demand patterns
Qatar Airways is resuming daily flights to Dubai and Sharjah starting April 23, 2026, and launching daily service to Damascus on May 1, 2026, as part of its phased operational restoration
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, with 30 on order. The aircraft features 182 seats (14 business, 168 economy) and will be deployed on transatlantic and transcontinental routes from Toronto and Montreal
Airelles Palladio Venice has opened in April 2026, marking the French luxury group's first property outside France. Located on Giudecca Island, the 45-key hotel features multiple dining options, a Guerlain spa, and three pools
Air France and KLM are offering 10,000 bonus Flying Blue miles on paid economy tickets booked from Canada to Europe. Booking window is April 22 to May 3, 2026, with travel valid through September 30, 2026
Qatar Airways has moved its Dubai and Sharjah restarts forward to April 23, delayed Los Angeles service to June 7, and extended flexible rebooking/refund policies through September 15, 2026
Qatar Airways is expanding its network, resuming service to over 150 destinations by June 16, 2026. Specific new or resumed routes include Alexandria, Kinshasa, Luanda, Marrakesh, Port Harcourt, and Seychelles with defined start dates
Lufthansa Group is canceling 20,000 short-haul flights through October, driven by the Lufthansa CityLine shutdown and rising fuel costs. The cuts affect hubs in Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna, Brussels, and Rome
GOL Airlines will launch 3x weekly nonstop flights between Rio de Janeiro (GIG) and New York (JFK) starting July 8, 2026, operated by Wamos Air using an Airbus A330-200
Starting October 25, 2026, British Airways shifts its Tampa service from London Gatwick to Heathrow, replacing the Boeing 777-200ER with a Boeing 787-10 featuring First Class and Club Suites
American Airlines will resume daily nonstop flights from Miami (MIA) to Caracas (CCS) starting April 30, 2026, operating via Envoy Air on Embraer E175s
Qatar Airways is expanding its network with new services to San Francisco (June 11), Seattle (April 16), and several European and Asian destinations, bringing total destinations to over 120 by mid-June