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United's first new 787-9 with United Elevate interiors (N61101) has returned to service after a Boeing repair but is experiencing recurring TCAS faults, causing another maintenance diversion and grounding
United MileagePlus members can now recover deleted travel segments in the Trips timeline; the action now hides the segment rather than removing it permanently
TSA is transitioning from the Known Crewmember (KCM) program to the Crewmember Access Point (CMAP) program between June 22 and September 30, 2026. CMAP is TSA-controlled, uses biometrics, and costs $19 per crew member
Marriott and United are offering a cross-earning promotion for elites: register to earn bonus Marriott Bonvoy points on United flights and bonus United MileagePlus miles on Marriott stays
Delta Air Lines is launching three new routes: EWR-LAX in April 2027, and seasonal AUS-RSW and LGA-MLB flights this winter
United Airlines is overhauling its co-branded credit card portfolio, adding new perks and increasing annual fees, effective March 16, 2026
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
Recurring guide detailing methods to earn airline miles on vacation rentals, including direct partnerships (e.g., Delta, Qantas) and shopping portals for Airbnb and Vrbo
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
A United Airlines flight from Shanghai to San Francisco diverted to Tokyo-Narita after a dispute with a flight attendant escalated, resulting in the passenger being removed by police
United Airlines is launching new fare buckets for its Polaris and Premium Plus cabins that come with fewer benefits than the previous versions
Delta has reached an agreement with Atlanta to build a 39,000 sq ft Delta One Lounge in Concourse E, expected to open in 2029 after 30 months of construction
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, who previously served as an executive at American Airlines, continues to fly American on unlimited positive-space travel privileges. Despite moving to United in 2016, Kirby retains these perks, allowing him to confirm seats at no cost as long…
Southwest Airlines has begun rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi for Rapid Rewards members, starting with the first aircraft in service. The airline targets having the service on over 300 planes by the end of 2026
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
United MileagePlus now lets eligible credit cardholders link up to eight children under 18 to share enhanced mileage earning rates and at least 10% off award flights
Asiana Airlines will officially depart Star Alliance on December 16, 2026. The carrier is voiding all future Star Alliance tickets issued by Asiana Club, a provision not seen with previous carrier exits
United Airlines has moved up its target for free Starlink Wi-Fi installation to 1,000 aircraft by the end of 2026, beating the previous 2027 estimate. The service is free for MileagePlus members
Chase Sapphire Preferred's welcome bonus has increased to 100,000 points for new cardholders who spend $5,000 in the first three months, a rare 25,000-point jump from the standard offer
Industry executives at the IATA AGM are speculating that former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker could return to replace current CEO Robert Isom, citing a need for cohesive vision and experience
United Airlines' first Boeing 787-9 featuring the new 'United Elevate' interiors is being sent to Boeing's Moses Lake maintenance base after weeks of reliability issues and multiple groundings
A United flight attendant cited the airline's contract of carriage to deem a passenger's 'lesbian as sh*t' shirt offensive, sparking a viral debate on the enforcement of United's dress code policy
A United Airlines flight from Houston to Newark diverted to Washington Dulies due to weather and was canceled after the pilot exceeded duty limits, sparking viral social media discussion about passenger experience and FAA rules
Alaska Airlines is expanding its Stumptown Coffee partnership by introducing Stumptown Copilot Cold Brew on select domestic routes and flights to Reykjavik. It is complimentary for First Class and Premium Class passengers and available for purchase in Economy
United Airlines is building a new 25,000-square-foot United Club at SFO Terminal 2, featuring a 4,000-square-foot outdoor terrace. The lounge is expected to open by the end of 2026
Star Alliance has updated its lounge access rules, classifying United Polaris Lounges as ultra-premium exclusive lounges. This means First Class passengers flying on non-United Star Alliance members are no longer eligible for entry
United MileagePlus has removed the restriction that pooled miles could only be redeemed for United-operated flights. Members can now use pooled miles for award travel on over 40 airline partners, including all Star Alliance carriers
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
Chase Sapphire Reserve is offering a best-ever 150,000-point welcome bonus after $6,000 spend in 3 months. The offer is ending soon, requiring immediate application for eligibility
United Airlines plans to block two economy seats on its new Airbus A321XLR jets, reducing capacity to 150 to lower flight attendant staffing requirements from four to three
United Airlines is testing a 'Eurobusiness' style seating setup on its new Airbus A321XLRs, blocking middle seats in select economy rows to offer extra elbow room on long-haul flights
Air France-KLM's Flying Blue paid status match for US and Canada residents ends June 13, 2026. Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways are no longer eligible sources
BLS data shows airfare up 26.7% year-over-year and 30% in the last five months, driven by jet fuel costs from the Iran conflict and carrier pricing strategies
Air France is rolling out free Starlink Wi-Fi to Flying Blue members, with 60% of its fleet now equipped and full completion targeted by the end of 2026
Southwest Airlines will begin offering high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi on its aircraft by the end of June, starting with a Boeing 737-800. The carrier aims to equip up to 300 planes by year-end as it upgrades its inflight connectivity
United Airlines is offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience redeemable for 40,000 miles, available to MileagePlus cardholders
Delta President Peter Carter stated the airline's goal to become the leading U.S. carrier across the Pacific, acknowledging United as a key competitor. This ambition implies significant capacity growth to close a ~$4B revenue gap
On June 6, 2026, 70 aviation enthusiasts attempted to fly to all seven United hubs in one day. United held flights for the group, resulting in approximately eight hours of collective delays across the itinerary
American Airlines is reportedly considering launching flights to Manila, Philippines, potentially replacing canceled Doha service, as Philippine Airlines joins oneworld in 2027
This week's digest covers Philippine Airlines joining Oneworld in 2027, Qatar resuming Philadelphia flights, Aeroplan award chart devaluation, and new Delta Amex welcome offers
The NTSB released a preliminary report on a United Boeing 767-400ER that struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike during landing at Newark (EWR) on May 3, 2026. The report highlights pilot approach deviations and communication issues
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
American Airlines is reportedly considering a new wide-body aircraft order, with the Airbus A330neo emerging as a likely candidate alongside the Boeing 787, potentially diversifying its fleet
American Express is offering a 25% transfer bonus when moving Membership Rewards points to Air France-KLM's Flying Blue program. The promotion is highlighted as a flash sale event
United Airlines will transition its PlusPoints upgrade system to dynamic pricing in 2027. The article also highlights World of Hyatt's Milestone Rewards, including Miraval Extra Night Awards and Guest of Honor benefits that can be shared with others
Berkshire Hathaway has re-entered the airline sector by purchasing a stake in Delta Air Lines, marking a return to airline investing after selling its stakes during the pandemic
United MileagePlus is offering a 25% bonus on hotel points transfers through June 30, 2026. Registration is required, and members can earn up to 25,000 bonus miles
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
SAS EuroBonus is offering a paid status match for elite members of Air India, British Airways, Lufthansa Group, Emirates, Qatar, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines residing in India. Tiers range from Silver to Diamond with fees from €39 to €159
Lufthansa Miles & More is increasingly aligning its award ticket fee structure with revenue fares, resulting in redeposit fees of up to €1,500 for 'flex' fares, a sharp increase from previous standards
American Airlines has started blocking last-minute domestic saver award space, reducing availability for bookings made close to departure. Other news includes United CEO dismissing a JetBlue merger and Alaska facing fines for intoxicated passengers
A trip report covering point redemptions on Iberia and Air Canada, including Avios and Aeroplan usage, alongside experiences with baggage delays and flight cancellations in Spain
United MileagePlus caps mileage earning at 75,000 per ticket regardless of spend, a rule unchanged since 2015 despite inflation, unlike American and Delta which removed caps
Spirit Airlines is auctioning its 22 slots at New York LaGuardia Airport on July 9 following its bankruptcy shutdown. The winner could add roughly 12 daily flights, with American, Frontier, JetBlue, and Southwest seen as top bidders
Aer Lingus business class awards cost 45,000–55,000 Atmos Rewards points plus taxes. The article details redemption via Alaska, American, and United partners, highlighting low surcharges and Dublin customs preclearance
United CEO Scott Kirby dismissed speculation of a JetBlue merger as 'idiotic,' confirming United will not participate in airline consolidation for the foreseeable future after its talks with American Airlines fizzled
Air France-KLM's paid status match to Flying Blue Silver, Gold, and Platinum has expanded to include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with eligibility based on elite status from over two dozen partner airlines
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby stated that buying JetBlue is the 'last thing' he would do, dismissing consolidation rumors and calling the idea 'idiotic' at a Bernstein investor conference
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
Southwest Airlines is offering a free status match for elite members of major US carriers, with fast-track requirements to extend status for 12 months. Registration is open through December 30, 2026
A former United Airlines first officer shares his perspective on the viral incident where a sports coach sat in the captain's seat, leading to both pilots' termination and a whistleblower hearing
World of Hyatt has implemented significant award pricing changes this week, with some rates increasing by up to 67%. The update affects the program's award chart and redemption values
The Points Guy outlines credit cards that accelerate elite status, including Citi's AAdvantage Executive card's Loyalty Point structure, Delta Reserve's MQD boost, and cards offering automatic status like the Hilton Aspire and IHG Premier
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
American Airlines has relaunched its AAdvantage status match offer for Spirit Free Spirit elite members, granting temporary Gold status with a path to higher tiers via Loyalty Points
JetBlue and United Airlines have activated reciprocal elite benefits for their TrueBlue and MileagePlus members, including priority boarding, free checked bags, and preferred seating on partner networks
Chase offers an additional 10 points per dollar spent on up to $1,500 per month when using Paze at checkout for eligible Sapphire and Freedom cards, valid through December 31, 2026
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
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
A viral United Airlines customer service interaction reveals that the 'Agent on Demand' chat feature allows agents' background audio to be heard by customers even when the customer is muted, raising questions about staff training and tech
United Airlines pilots received a memo confirming that Panasonic Wi-Fi is saturated and often unusable on long-haul flights over the Pacific. This is a capacity issue, not a contract termination
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
Choice Privileges has ended its partnership with Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, effective May 12, 2026. Members can no longer earn or convert points to these programs
United Airlines is offering a Buy Miles sale valid through June 24, 2026, providing discounts up to 50% or bonuses up to 100%. The offer caps purchases at 50,000 miles per 90-day period and 200,000 annually
Flying Blue's paid status match now accepts US and Canada residents, offering Silver, Gold, or Platinum tiers. The offer excludes British Airways elites and has no fixed end date
Delta chose Amazon's Leo network over Starlink for inflight Wi-Fi, citing branding control. United is rolling out Starlink to its entire fleet by end of 2027, potentially giving it a multi-year connectivity advantage
Summer domestic airfares are up 27% and award prices up nearly 25% year-over-year due to soaring fuel costs and Spirit Airlines' collapse. International fares to Europe have spiked even higher
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
BLS data shows U.S. airfares rose 21.6% in the first four months of 2026, with average fares hitting $308.53. Legacy carriers are maintaining higher prices despite potential fuel normalization
Chase is offering targeted United credit cardholders 10,000 MileagePlus miles for adding one authorized user. The offer ends June 30, 2026, with no spending or registration required
American Airlines announced that a new Flagship Lounge is coming to Miami, after which the existing Flagship Lounge will be converted into part of the Admirals Club. No specific timeline or details have been provided yet
Alaska Airlines plans to install premium economy cabins on its Boeing 787s and Hawaiian's Airbus A330s starting in 2028, alongside a new 40,000-square-foot premium lounge at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launched a privately funded reality series featuring United Airlines and Boeing, sparking conflict-of-interest debates among frequent fliers
Rove Miles has added Air Canada Aeroplan as a new 1:1 transfer partner. A 25% transfer bonus is available for transfers made through June 6, 2026
JD Power's 2026 annual rankings show JetBlue leading in first/business class, Delta in premium economy, and Southwest in economy class for customer satisfaction
Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cardholders who selected Spirit Airlines for their airline fee credit or 35% bonus must update their selection to an eligible carrier like AA, UA, or DL
American Express is offering a 10% transfer bonus to JetBlue TrueBlue, resulting in a 250:220 ratio. The offer is valid through May 11, 2026, but is considered a poor value due to the tax excise fee and lack of 1:1 parity
United Airlines launched its first-ever nonstop service from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) in Puglia, Italy, on Saturday
United flight UA169 from Venice struck a bakery delivery truck and a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike during approach to Newark Liberty International Airport. The NTSB is investigating the incident; no passengers were injured
Marriott and Bradesco have launched two new credit cards in Brazil: the Bradesco Horizon Visa Infinite (earning United miles and Marriott points) and the Bradesco Marriott Bonvoy Visa Infinite (pure Marriott earning)
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…
Spirit Airlines has officially ceased operations and canceled all flights following a failed government deal. The DOT has coordinated with major airlines to offer rescue fares and support for ticketholders and employees
Air Canada Aeroplan is adjusting award pricing for many zones effective June 1, 2026. While some short-haul and transatlantic economy awards see decreases, most long-haul and premium cabin awards are increasing in cost
