39+ min ago   (145+ words) insideflyer.com Delta ended its final DC-9 passenger flight from Minneapolis to Atlanta in 2014. That marked the end of the last US hub where the aging jet still made economic sense. The aircraft had flown nearly 50 years in scheduled US service....

10+ hour, 52+ 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…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (153+ words) insideflyer.com United CEO aims to end flight attendant apologies United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby seeks to eliminate the need for flight attendants to apologize by improving core operations. He links staff pride to reliable tech, modern cabins, and on-time…...

3+ day, 16+ 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…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (170+ words) Delta will begin daily nonstop Austin-to-Paris service on March 27, 2027, using A330-900neo aircraft. This marks the first transatlantic route from Austin operated by a US airline. Combined with KLM’s Amsterdam flights, travelers will have up to ten weekly European options. Sep 9 · 5:00 PM…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (96+ words) insideflyer.com American Airlines declared ambition to become the premier U.S.-based global airline, directly challenging Delta and United. Executives unveiled premium cabin upgrades and a broader service strategy. Progress remains slow, but leadership is signaling a decisive shift toward competing…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (184+ words) Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop flights from Atlanta and Boston to Riyadh, bypassing New York-JFK. The airline uses Airbus A350s with premium cabins, targeting business travelers. Service begins daily, then shifts to three weekly flights as Saudi tourism grows. Sep…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (197+ words) American Airlines now calls its $12 food vouchers 'food/beverage credits' to manage passenger expectations. The change follows internal guidance noting the term 'meal voucher' implies full meal coverage. Despite this, the Department of Transportation still lists American as providing meals…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (195+ words) insideflyer.com Delta honors $17.34 upgrade to Delta One A passenger paid just $17.34 to upgrade from Premium Select to Delta One on a 15-hour Atlanta-Seoul flight. The price fluctuated wildly before settling at that amount, which Delta honored despite appearing to…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (161+ words) insideflyer.com Entry-level airline status offers limited real value Testing American AAdvantage Gold revealed minimal practical benefits beyond a free bag and preferred seating. Complimentary upgrades rarely materialize on busy routes. Credit cards often deliver similar perks without elite requirements....