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Only 52% Full: Delta Air Lines' 10 Emptiest International Routes [Updated]

Many of them had fewer than half of the seats filled. See which were the worst here!

13 May 2026Simple Flying
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This Stunning Island Nation Is Launching a New Golden Visa for 100 Millionaires

The new golden visa comes with a long list of perks—and requirements. Here's what to know.

13 May 2026Conde Nast Traveler
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Flight Alerts: 7 Exciting New Long-Haul Nonstop Routes Launching This Week

See which notable examples made the list this week...

13 May 2026Simple Flying
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Why The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Can Suddenly Fly Routes Only The Airbus A350 Could Handle

An increased maximum takeoff weight allowance is key for Boeing.

13 May 2026Simple Flying
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Hotel Equities CEO: Here’s Which Technologies Can Actually Lift Owner Margins

Hotel owners see operating-cost inflation grinding margins. One third-party manager is publicly betting that AI and other technologies are the most promising route back to profitability.

13 May 2026Skift
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Ixigo’s CEO Says He Rebuilt His App From Scratch to Fight ChatGPT

Ixigo’s latest move comes as travel apps face pressure to do more than list fares, rooms and routes. They now have to help users make decisions faster and with less friction, without sending them elsewhere for answers.

13 May 2026Skift
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Spirit Airlines collapse: See all the new flights rivals have added since the shut down

U.S. airlines are moving quickly to fill the gap left by Spirit Airlines in the market.

12 May 2026The Points Guy
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8 Reasons Citi New Premium Card Offers Amazing Value Year One Value

Citi launched a new premium credit card into an already crowded market — and it’s getting a lot of attention. Between a 75,000-point bonus, transferable points including American Airlines, and credits that can be used twice in the first year, the value can easily exceed the card’s annual fee.

12 May 2026View from the Wing
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This Airline Launched a New Premium Onboard Experience in All Classes (Including Economy)—Here's What It's Like - Travel + Leisure

This Airline Launched a New Premium Onboard Experience in All Classes (Including Economy)—Here's What It's Like Travel + Leisure

12 May 2026Google News: Premium Cabin
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JetBlue Launches First-Ever Flights to Italy - TravelPulse

JetBlue Launches First-Ever Flights to Italy TravelPulse

12 May 2026Google News: Route Launches
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8,200 Miles: Qatar Airways Adds One Of Its Longest Flights With Bogota-Caracas Triangle Route

This new route is certainly set to turn a few heads, as the airline becomes the only gulf carrier to serve both Bogota and Caracas.

12 May 2026Simple Flying
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JetBlue launches first-ever Italy service with new Boston–Milan route - Aviation24.be

JetBlue launches first-ever Italy service with new Boston–Milan route Aviation24.be

12 May 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Amex just added ChatGPT statement credits for select business cardholders

American Express launches a perk for Amex Business Platinum and Amex Business cardmembers: up to $300 in statement credits for ChatGPT Business. What to know.

12 May 2026The Points Guy
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Readers Seeing Strong Approvals For Citi Strata Elite — $2,300 In First-Year Value

Readers are reporting surprisingly generous approvals for Citi new premium credit card. The Strata Elite currently offers an initial bonus and credits I value at $2,300 total in the first cardmember year, making it one of the most lucrative new card launches in years.

11 May 2026View from the Wing
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We're bringing back reader success and mistake stories. Tell us yours!

The Points Guy is relaunching our article series on reader successes and mistakes using points and miles. Write to us and tell us yours.

11 May 2026The Points Guy
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Routes & Networks Latest: Rolling Daily Updates (W/C May 11, 2026) - Aviation Week

Routes & Networks Latest: Rolling Daily Updates (W/C May 11, 2026) Aviation Week

11 May 2026Google News: Route Launches
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New 14-Hour US Route: Royal Jordanian Launches First-Ever Flight To Dallas

Its jets are now seen in seven North American cities. Find out all about the new Dallas service here!

11 May 2026Simple Flying
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New 14-Hour US Route: Royal Jordanian Launches First-Ever Flight To Dallas - Simple Flying

New 14-Hour US Route: Royal Jordanian Launches First-Ever Flight To Dallas Simple Flying

11 May 2026Google News: Route Launches
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El Al starts selling tickets to Buenos Aires: here’s the price for its new route - ynetnews

El Al starts selling tickets to Buenos Aires: here’s the price for its new route ynetnews

11 May 2026Google News: Route Launches
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10 Years From Now, This Is What Premium Economy Will Look Like

From wider seats and better dining to smarter tech and expanded long-haul routes.

11 May 2026Simple Flying
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Jetstar drops mega flight sale - including cheap flights to Bali and Japan - MSN

Jetstar drops mega flight sale - including cheap flights to Bali and Japan MSN

11 May 2026Google News: Flight Deals
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Boston Joins New York, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and More US Cities as Delta Air Lines Launches New Flight Route from This Month - Travel And Tour World

Boston Joins New York, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and More US Cities as Delta Air Lines Launches New Flight Route from This Month Travel And Tour World

10 May 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Delta Airlines Launches Bold Forty Four-Seat First Class A321neo: A Game-Changer for Premium Travel on Transcontinental Routes - Travel And Tour World

Delta Airlines Launches Bold Forty Four-Seat First Class A321neo: A Game-Changer for Premium Travel on Transcontinental Routes Travel And Tour World

10 May 2026Google News: Premium Cabin
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Alaska Airlines plots premium economy, luxe Seattle lounge as global expansion ramps up

After acquiring Hawaiian Airlines last year and launching its first European service last week, there is a lot of positive change on the horizon for Alaska.

10 May 2026The Points Guy
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Only 18% Full: American Airlines' 10 Emptiest Routes Revealed

American Airlines is the world's largest carrier in multiple ways, including for passenger numbers. In 2025, the oneworld member carried 224 million passengers- of these, almost 186 million people domestically. But of all the flights the airline operates, which ones were the emptiest based on 2025 d

10 May 2026Simple Flying
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Royal Jordanian launches direct route to Dallas with four weekly flights - ZAWYA

Royal Jordanian launches direct route to Dallas with four weekly flights ZAWYA

10 May 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Global Airlines Expand International Routes With New Europe, Asia, Caribbean, and South America Services for 2026 and 2027 - Travel And Tour World

Global Airlines Expand International Routes With New Europe, Asia, Caribbean, and South America Services for 2026 and 2027 Travel And Tour World

10 May 2026Google News: Asia Travel
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Why Southwest Airlines Had To Rewrite Its New Boarding System Weeks After Launch

The carrier's assigned-seating rollout exposed bin-space battles, loyalty tensions, and the cost of abandoning old habits.

10 May 2026Simple Flying
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Visa Destinations Launches in Asia Pacific: Thailand and Singapore to Offer Exclusive Travel Experiences in 2026 - Travel And Tour World

Visa Destinations Launches in Asia Pacific: Thailand and Singapore to Offer Exclusive Travel Experiences in 2026 Travel And Tour World

9 May 2026Google News: Asia Travel
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Thai Airways Has Ended Airbus A380 Flights On 8 Routes: Full List

Despite its long-haul credentials, Thai Airways mainly flew the superjumbo on regional routes.

9 May 2026Simple Flying
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Allegiant Joins Southwest, Breeze, and Major Legacy Airlines to Launch the Oklahoma City to Gulf Shores Route, Catapulting U.S. Tourism to New Heights and Offering Unmatched Access to Alabama’s Pristine Beaches in 2026 - Travel And Tour World

Allegiant Joins Southwest, Breeze, and Major Legacy Airlines to Launch the Oklahoma City to Gulf Shores Route, Catapulting U.S. Tourism to New Heights and Offering Unmatched Access to Alabama’s Pristine Beaches in 2026 Travel And Tour World

9 May 2026Google News: Route Launches
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How many first-class seats?! Delta's new plane has wildest configuration yet

Later this month, Delta will launch service on an aircraft with a massive first-class cabin. But it's only a temporary solution.

9 May 2026The Points Guy
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Avelo Airlines Has Cut 50 Routes: Inside The Massive Network Cull [Full List]

Avelo’s 50-route pullback shows how dramatically the airline is consolidating its network.

8 May 2026Simple Flying
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Delta’s New Airbus A321neos With 44 First Class Seats, Flights Launch Soon - One Mile at a Time

Delta’s New Airbus A321neos With 44 First Class Seats, Flights Launch Soon One Mile at a Time

8 May 2026Google News: Premium Cabin
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Routes & Networks Latest: Rolling Daily Updates (W/C May 4, 2026) - Aviation Week

Routes & Networks Latest: Rolling Daily Updates (W/C May 4, 2026) Aviation Week

8 May 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Langkawi International Airport Soars to New Heights, Clinching Routes Asia 2026 Award for Unmatched Service and Expanding Airline Network - Travel And Tour World

Langkawi International Airport Soars to New Heights, Clinching Routes Asia 2026 Award for Unmatched Service and Expanding Airline Network Travel And Tour World

8 May 2026Google News: Asia Travel
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Singapore Airlines delays new first-class seat launch till 2027 - VnExpress International

Singapore Airlines delays new first-class seat launch till 2027 VnExpress International

8 May 2026Google News: Premium Cabin
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United Airlines To Contest JetBlue & Delta’s Fort Lauderdale Share With New Los Angeles Route - Simple Flying

United Airlines To Contest JetBlue & Delta’s Fort Lauderdale Share With New Los Angeles Route Simple Flying

7 May 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Wine country turf war? Alaska Airlines adds 3 Sonoma routes, returns to Long Beach

Alaska Airlines is doubling down on California Wine Country with three new routes to Santa Rosa, while returning to Long Beach after a decade absence.

7 May 2026The Points Guy
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New flights coming to Pittsburgh. Destinations, dates, ticket prices - USA Today

New flights coming to Pittsburgh. Destinations, dates, ticket prices USA Today

7 May 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Alaska Airlines Launches New Routes in California - TravelPulse

Alaska Airlines Launches New Routes in California TravelPulse

7 May 2026Google News: Route Launches
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California dreaming: Alaska Airlines expands route network from Santa Rosa and returns to Long Beach with connection to Seattle - Alaska Airlines

California dreaming: Alaska Airlines expands route network from Santa Rosa and returns to Long Beach with connection to Seattle Alaska Airlines

7 May 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Singapore Airlines Pushes Back Launch Of New Travel Suites With First And Business Class Seats Now Expected In 2027 After Certification Hurdles - Travel And Tour World

Singapore Airlines Pushes Back Launch Of New Travel Suites With First And Business Class Seats Now Expected In 2027 After Certification Hurdles Travel And Tour World

7 May 2026Google News: Premium Cabin
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Rove Adds Aeroplan Transfers — With A 25% Bonus And Live Award Search

Rove Miles is not attached to an airline, hotel chain or credit card bank — but it keeps acting more like a serious transferable points program. Its newest addition is Air Canada Aeroplan, with 1:1 transfers, a 25% launch bonus, and live Aeroplan award search.

7 May 2026View from the Wing
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Breeze launches new nonstop flight from Akron to popular destination - FOX 8 News

Breeze launches new nonstop flight from Akron to popular destination FOX 8 News

7 May 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Southeast Asia Travel Warning 2026: How Myanmar Border Tensions Are Changing Tourist Routes and Safety Plans - Travel And Tour World

Southeast Asia Travel Warning 2026: How Myanmar Border Tensions Are Changing Tourist Routes and Safety Plans Travel And Tour World

7 May 2026Google News: Asia Travel
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LOT Polish Airlines Launches Warsaw–San Francisco Route - Travel Wires

LOT Polish Airlines Launches Warsaw–San Francisco Route Travel Wires

7 May 2026Google News: Route Launches
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Singapore Airlines Delays the Highly-Anticipated Launch of Revolutionary First and Business Class Seats on A350-900 Fleet to Early 2027, Due to Ongoing Global Supply Chain Crisis and Certification Challenges - Travel And Tour World

Singapore Airlines Delays the Highly-Anticipated Launch of Revolutionary First and Business Class Seats on A350-900 Fleet to Early 2027, Due to Ongoing Global Supply Chain Crisis and Certification Challenges Travel And Tour World

7 May 2026Google News: Premium Cabin
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Thailand leads Visa Destination launch in Asia - TTR Weekly

Thailand leads Visa Destination launch in Asia TTR Weekly

6 May 2026Google News: Asia Travel
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Flights to Bali for under $150 in massive flight sale just in time for winter - 9Travel

Flights to Bali for under $150 in massive flight sale just in time for winter 9Travel

6 May 2026Google News: Flight Deals