1+ hour, 38+ min ago   (165+ words) Scott Kirby is targeting Miami International for United expansion, citing available gates and Latin American growth. American Airlines faces razor-thin margins and heavy debt despite record revenue. A direct challenge there could pressure American’s fortress hub strategy. Sep 13 · 7:39 PM · 1 min…...

3+ hour, 56+ min ago   (105+ words) insideflyer.com American Airlines reports a 30% year-over-year jump in AAdvantage signups, largely driven by free Wi-Fi access requirements. New members are treated as credit card leads, though many join only for internet. Loyalty conversion remains low without meaningful engagement beyond…...

5+ hour, 56+ min ago   (182+ words) American Airlines will deploy its Airbus A321XLR on up to nine-hour routes to South America, starting from Miami. The move targets underserved markets and leverages seasonal demand shifts. Fleet expansion allows reallocation between Europe and Latin America based on peak travel…...

6+ hour, 59+ min ago   (198+ words) American Airlines AAdvantage miles offer high-value redemptions on partner flights and off-peak routes. Business class to Europe starts at 57,500 miles one-way; Japan first class costs 80,000. Short-haul U.S. flights can cost as little as 5,000 miles. Sep 13 · 5:00 PM · 1 min Redeeming AAdvantage miles for…...

9+ hour, 39+ min ago   (165+ words) Carnival overhauled its rewards program with airline-style rules. Hilton’s top card now offers 200,000 bonus points. Delta and Hyatt will let members earn dual rewards on stays and flights. Sep 13 · 2:08 PM · 1 min Carnival’s new loyalty system, effective September 1, ties status to…...

22+ hour, 9+ min ago   (166+ words) Delta Air Lines will discontinue four U.S. domestic routes starting this autumn. The airline also added service to a California airport. Meanwhile, Breeze Airways retired its last Embraer jet, becoming an all-Airbus A220 carrier. Sep 13 · 1:43 AM · 1 min Delta’s route adjustments include dropping…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (175+ words) Doug Parker, ex-CEO of American Airlines, recalled how carriers united to secure federal aid after 9/11. He credits that cooperation for later pandemic bailouts. Critics note his narrative omits factual discrepancies and downplays worker impacts. Sep 10 · 8:34 PM · 1 min Parker described post…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (169+ words) Frontier Airlines will begin nonstop service to Bogota, Medellin, and Cartagena in December. These routes previously operated by Spirit Airlines fill a gap left after its collapse. Flights vary from daily to weekly, starting between Dec. 10 and 19. Sep 10 · 4:36 PM · 1 min…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (176+ words) Air Canada launched basic business class fares in July 2026 with fewer perks than standard tickets. But Aeroplan elites and credit card holders bypass most restrictions. That makes these cheaper fares surprisingly valuable for frequent travelers. Sep 9 · 7:00 PM · 1 min Basic business…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (173+ words) Southwest Airlines is building two airport lounges in Austin, one in the West Infill area and another near future gates. The first may convert to a Chase Sapphire Lounge after Southwest relocates. Access details remain unconfirmed but could tie to…...