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British Airways Axes Airbus A380 Flights From Heathrow To 3 Cities: See Full List Now
BA's superjumbo services are down by 27% this winter. Find out more here!
How Alaska Airlines Wants To Build America's Next Global Carrier
Alaska Airlines is changing its business model. Will the company succeed as the US' next global airline?
Here's How Much A Private Jet Charter From New York To Miami Actually Costs In 2026
Private jet travel costs vary widely based on aircraft type, timing, and demand, especially on busy luxury routes like New York to Miami.
Philippines crowned Asia's leading beach destination for 3rd consecutive year - VnExpress International
Philippines crowned Asia's leading beach destination for 3rd consecutive year VnExpress International
What Is a Neuro-Wellness Spa Retreat—and Why Are Travelers Flocking to Them?
A travel writer with a family history of Alzheimer’s disease grapples with the wellness trend of neurological optimization that aims to make the mind sharper—and perhaps less disease-prone.
The best credit card welcome bonuses of October 2026
Make sure these elevated and limited-time credit card offers are on your radar this month, or you could end up missing out.
Earn up to 200,000 points with these IHG card welcome bonuses
If you have upcoming travel to any of IHG’s brands, a IHG cobranded card can save you hundreds of dollars every year. Here are the details.
Airline Wi-Fi Has a Lie-Flat Seat Problem
United has a real lead with Starlink and is smart to make as much noise about it as possible. Travel history suggests the lead won't last nearly as long as the enthusiasm around it.
Elon Musk Is Helping American And United Poach Delta Flyers—With Offers To Match Elite Status
Elon Musk is now promoting American and United offers to match frequent flyer status, giving unhappy Delta customers a way to switch without starting over at the bottom. After declaring that Delta CEO Ed Bastian would lose his job over the Starlink dispute, Musk is helping advertise the competition.
Deidesheim Is the Tiny German Wine Town You’ve Never Heard Of—And It Now Has a Three-Star Michelin Restaurant
Deidesheim is the quaint German hamlet you're unlikely to have crossed paths with—until now, that is.
Report: American Airlines Expands Starlink Plans To Full Boeing Fleet—Could It Become More Premium Than Delta?
American Airlines’ Starlink plans now appear to include Boeing 737s, 777s and 787s, expanding beyond the Airbus rollout announced in May. Getting the best wifi in the sky onto its long haul aircraft would fix one of American’s worst product weaknesses—and help it challenge Delta’s premium reputation
New United card bonuses: Best-ever offers on 2 of the personal cards
If you're considering opening a United credit card, you want to apply at the right time. Let's look at the welcome offers on the six cobranded cards from Chase.
‘The P&L Doesn’t Lie’: Hotels See More AI Costs Than Bottom-Line Gains
Hotel tech investments keep climbing, but profits aren't keeping pace. Can hotels promise that AI will mean no job cuts and a payoff on the P&L at the same time?
Air France KLM’s $89 Card Offers 70,000 Miles—And A Strategy For Cheaper Business Class And First Class Access
The bonus includes 100 status credits, and annual spending can add 160 more at the card anniversary. Combined with a Gold status match, that puts Platinum—and its better award availability—within reach.
Allegiant Air Launches 7 New Routes In Only 2 Days: See Full List Now - Simple Flying
Allegiant Air Launches 7 New Routes In Only 2 Days: See Full List Now Simple Flying
No Starlink? United Airlines Targets Rivals With Status Match Offer
United is betting that Starlink will become one of its biggest selling points as it ramps up rollout of the in-flight Wi-Fi. Meanwhile, its chief rival, Delta, is receiving pushback online for not choosing the internet provider.
Delta adds new nonstop service from Salt Lake City to Flagstaff, gateway to Arizona’s iconic outdoor destinations
Delta is giving customers in Salt Lake City a new way to explore the American Southwest with the launch of nonstop service to Flagstaff, Arizona (FLG), beginning June 7, 2027. A new gateway to the Southwest The new route will operate twice daily, year-round, providing convenient access to Flagstaff,
The newest first-class airfare comes with an unexpected catch - USA Today
The newest first-class airfare comes with an unexpected catch USA Today
Asia’s best: here are the 2026 winners for Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards - travelweekly-asia.com
Asia’s best: here are the 2026 winners for Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards travelweekly-asia.com
$36 million and counting: Delta expands its commitment to breast cancer research
For more than two decades, Delta and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) have flown side by side, raising $36 million to advance research and support people impacted by breast cancer. This year, Delta is doubling down on that commitment, providing even more opportunities for customers and e