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Route launches, fleet orders, airline strategy, airport expansions, and loyalty changes — the intelligence layer for frequent flyers and aviation professionals.

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One of Canada’s largest airlines grounds flights as crews strike

WestJet cabin crew strike over pay.

2 Aug 2026The Points Guy
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One Night Only: Emirates To Operate Rare Airbus A380 Flight To Jakarta Next Weekend

The charter service is being deployed specifically to transport a select group of European football clubs.

2 Aug 2026Simple Flying
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Quieter But Thirstier: The Engineering Compromise Built Into 3 Boeing Jets

Why Boeing added engine chevrons to the 787, 747-8 and 737 MAX—and why the quieter design comes with a hidden fuel-efficiency trade-off.

2 Aug 2026Simple Flying
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5 Airlines With The World's Quietest Business Class Cabins In 2026

These carriers offer exceptional premium products.

2 Aug 2026Simple Flying
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Spirit Built A Brand-New $250 Million Corporate Campus — Bankruptcy Values It At Just $88 Million

Spirit opened its new $250 million “Spirit Central” corporate campus in 2024, complete with training facilities, employee housing, and space for more than 1,000 workers. Now, in bankruptcy, a stalking horse bidder is offering just $88 million for much of the nearly brand-new headquarters complex — a

1 Aug 2026View from the Wing
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American Airlines Is Emailing Passengers To Announce They’ll Be Flying To Donald J. Trump Airport

American Airlines is emailing passengers booked to West Palm Beach to explain that their flights will soon show as going to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with the airport code changing from PBI to DJT on August 18.

1 Aug 2026View from the Wing
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How (and why) you should earn transferable credit card points

Transferable points offer versatility for award travelers. Learn how to transfer rewards from American Express, Bilt, Capital One, Chase, Citi and Wells Fargo.

1 Aug 2026The Points Guy
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Starlux launches first European route with Prague flight - Taipei Times

Starlux launches first European route with Prague flight Taipei Times

1 Aug 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Hyatt Tells Investors It’s Getting Better At Charging More — Here’s How Guests Will Feel It

Hyatt’s earnings call revealed several things frequent guests should care about: AI-powered revenue management, faster World of Hyatt membership growth than room growth, stronger luxury pricing, more cobrand revenue, and a growing development pipeline. The program should remain stronger than Marriot

1 Aug 2026View from the Wing
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Sephora Beauty Insider, explained: How I accidentally earned Rouge status — and what it's worth

I didn't plan to earn Sephora Beauty Insider Rouge status, but the perks changed how I shop. Here's what I love, what I'd skip and who should try to earn it.

1 Aug 2026The Points Guy
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I’m a Native New Yorker—This Sailing Is One of the Best Ways I’ve Seen the City

Sailing beneath the bridges, past Lower Manhattan, and toward the Statue of Liberty gave me a fresh perspective on the city I call home.

1 Aug 2026Conde Nast Traveler
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Flying Long Haul But Can't Swing Business Class? These Premium Economy Seats Are the Next Best Thing

These are our 16 favorite international premium economy products—for when coach just isn't cutting it.

1 Aug 2026Conde Nast Traveler
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The Hypnotic World of Water Therapy: 7 Places to Experience Wellness' Next Big Obsession

From ocean floor meditation to sound-bowl soaks, water-based treatments are taking on new forms.

1 Aug 2026Conde Nast Traveler
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Why It Took The X-59 Nearly A Year Of Flights To Finally Break The Sound Barrier

Breaking down the careful, forward march of supersonic engineering.

1 Aug 2026Simple Flying
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Why F-35 Squadrons Cannot Reprogram Their Own Mission Data Files Without US Approval

Pulling back the curtain on the Joint Strike Fighter.

1 Aug 2026Simple Flying
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800 Feet Apart: American Airlines 737 & E175 Nearly Collide At Washington Reagan

An American Airlines regional jet's mistaken acceptance of runway clearance meant for another aircraft led to a near-miss at DCA.

1 Aug 2026Simple Flying
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July routes roundup: Condor to launch flights to Chicago in 2027 - Flightradar24

July routes roundup: Condor to launch flights to Chicago in 2027 Flightradar24

31 Jul 2026Google News: Route Launches
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FAA Grants Trump Tower Permanent No-Fly Zone — Even After Trump Leaves Office

The FAA is creating a permanent prohibited airspace area over Trump Tower, requiring Secret Service permission to fly within roughly one nautical mile and up to 1,000 feet. That may be defensible while Trump is president, but making the restriction open-ended creates a lasting federal privilege for

31 Jul 2026View from the Wing
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Why Jackson Hole should be your next mountain town weekend getaway

Here's how to plan an ideal weekend getaway to Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park

31 Jul 2026The Points Guy
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Here are the 5 exciting first-class seats I want to fly and how I plan to book them using miles

These are five of the most exciting, most exclusive first-class airline seats in the world and how I plan to book them using points and miles.

31 Jul 2026The Points Guy