Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan confirmed on July 23, 2026 that airport lounge development is “work underway,” with a confirmed pipeline covering at least five cities Honolulu, Nashville, Denver, Austin, and Dallas Love Field. Southwest has never operated a passenger lounge in its 55-year history, making this the most consequential shift in the airline’s identity…
Delta Air Lines leads for domestic business travel with the best airline lounge network and free Wi-Fi, United Airlines tops for global reach with 1,000+ Star Alliance lounges and Starlink Wi-Fi rollout, JetBlue Mint wins best business class satisfaction (JD Power score: 759/1,000), Southwest dominates economy reliability, and American Airlines anchors Oneworld corporate programs. The…
In spring 2026, Southwest Airlines shipped 12.6 million gallons of jet fuel from Houston to Los Angeles via the Panama Canal a first in the airline’s history. The move was a direct response to the 2026 Iran war–driven fuel crisis, which caused jet fuel prices to spike over 100% and is now pushing domestic airfares…
KM Malta Airlines (formerly Air Malta) baggage allowances depend entirely on your fare type. Economy Basic passengers receive only a small under-seat bag. Economy Plus and above include a 10kg carry-on and at least 20kg checked luggage. Pre-booking extra baggage online saves significantly compared to airport rates. Planning a trip through Malta and wondering exactly…
Croatia Airlines allows Economy Class passengers one carry-on bag (max 8 kg, 55x40x23 cm) plus one personal item (40x30x10 cm). Checked baggage depends on your fare type FlyEasy includes none, while FlyOpti and above include 1–2 bags. Fees start at €30 for a first checked bag on international routes. Flying into Croatia for the Adriatic…
Bulgaria Air’s baggage allowance depends on your fare class. Economy passengers on paid-baggage fares get one 23 kg checked bag and one 10 kg carry-on. Business class passengers receive two 32 kg checked bags and two carry-on bags up to 15 kg total. Economy LIGHT fares include hand baggage only no free checked bag. Planning…
Alaska Air Group announced on July 22, 2026, that Hawaiian Airlines will replace its aging Boeing 717 fleet with Hawaiian-branded Boeing 737-800s on all interisland routes. The new aircraft bring free Starlink Wi-Fi, twice as many First Class seats, larger overhead bins, in-seat power, and reclining leather Recaro seats. A near-term capacity boost on HNL–OGG…
Qantas Project Sunrise is the airline’s plan to operate the world’s longest nonstop commercial flights, connecting Sydney and London Heathrow in approximately 19–20 hours aboard a custom Airbus A350-1000ULR. Commercial services launch in October 2027. Tickets go on sale in February 2027. Sydney–New York follows shortly after. On July 23, 2026, an Airbus A350-1000ULR departed…
JetBlue is discontinuing 7 routes primarily from JFK, Boston, and Providence effective September and October 2026, while simultaneously scaling Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to over 150 daily departures by winter 2026. The cuts free up aircraft to support JetBlue’s largest-ever FLL expansion, triggered by Spirit Airlines’ collapse in May 2026. JetBlue’s latest network move is…
On July 22, 2026, Ryanair announced it will remove 5 aircraft from Brussels South Charleroi Airport and cut 2 million seats across Belgium (Charleroi and Brussels Zaventem) covering winter 2026 and summer 2027. The cause: Belgium’s decision to raise its aviation departure tax from €5 to €7 from January 1, 2027. Affected passengers may be…
As of February 27, 2026, United Airlines requires all passengers to wear headphones when playing audio or video on personal devices. Failure to comply is now listed under the airline’s contract of carriage as a safety violation one that can result in removal from the flight or a permanent ban from United Airlines. Playing TikTok…
LEVEL airlines includes two free carry-on bags on all fares a cabin bag (56×40×25 cm) and a small personal item (40×30×15 cm), up to a combined 10 kg. Checked baggage is not included in the cheapest Economy Light fare but is bundled in higher fare tiers. Extra checked bags start from €50 at the time…
Tarom’s baggage policy varies by fare type. Economy LIGHT tickets include no checked baggage. Economy SAVER includes 1 piece up to 23 kg. Standard Economy includes 2 pieces up to 23 kg each. Business Class gets up to 2 pieces at 32 kg each. Carry-on is capped at 8 kg total across all fare types….
Smartwings offers four fare tiers with different baggage allowances. The Lite fare includes one 8 kg cabin bag only. Plus and Flex fares add a 23 kg checked bag and a 3 kg personal item. Business Class passengers receive two checked bags up to 32 kg each. Extra baggage starts at €40 if booked online…
Nok Air’s baggage policy depends on your fare type. Nok Lite tickets include no free checked baggage, while Nok X-Tra allows 15 kg (domestic) or 20 kg (international), and Nok MAX allows 25 kg (domestic) or 30 kg (international). All fares include carry-on baggage up to 7 kg across two items. Flying Nok Air for…
US-Bangla Airlines allows economy class passengers 20 kg of free checked baggage on domestic routes and most international flights, with carry-on limited to 7 kg. Allowances vary by route some international sectors permit up to 40 kg while excess baggage fees start at BDT 150/kg domestically and USD 5–20/kg internationally. Knowing exactly what you can…
Royal Brunei Airlines (BI) allows Economy Class passengers 20–30 kg of checked baggage (depending on fare type) and 7 kg of carry-on. Business Class passengers receive 40 kg checked and up to 12 kg cabin baggage. Excess baggage fees range from USD 9/kg to USD 46/kg, depending on the destination. Planning a trip on Royal…
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The best airlines flying to Mexico in 2026 are Aeromexico, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, Southwest, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus. Round-trip fares start from $172, with direct US-to-Mexico routes available from over 30 US cities. Note: Spirit Airlines permanently ceased all operations on May 2, 2026, removing one of the most popular budget options from…
The best airlines flying to Italy in 2026 include ITA Airways, Delta, United, American Airlines, and budget carriers like Ryanair and easyJet. ITA Airways leads on direct US–Rome frequency (~69 weekly flights), while Delta, United, and American have all added new nonstop routes to regional Italian cities. Round-trip fares from the US start around $350…
Emirates, flydubai, and Air Arabia are the top airlines flying directly to Dubai (DXB) in 2026. Round-trip fares from the US start around $1,154, with October being the cheapest month to fly. Emirates operates from Terminal 3, most international carriers from Terminal 1, and flydubai from Terminal 2. Always verify schedules directly regional disruptions in…
JetBlue leads US domestic airlines with economy seats up to 18.25 inches wide and 34-inch pitch. Internationally, Emirates and Singapore Airlines top premium economy, while ANA’s “The Room” is widely regarded as the widest business class seat. Singapore Airlines holds the best first class, with 50-square-foot private suites on select A380s. Seat size is one…
The best airlines for food in 2026 are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Emirates each excelling across different cabin classes. Singapore Airlines leads with its Book the Cook pre-order program, Qatar Airways dominates business class with dine-on-demand and Do&Co catering, and Emirates stands out for its route-specific regional menus and caviar-grade first class service. Airline…
The best first class airlines in 2026 are Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and ANA, based on suite design, service quality, dining, and redemption value. Singapore Airlines leads with its A380 Suites featuring a separate full-flat bed and armchair. Emirates follows with its Boeing 777 enclosed suites and iconic onboard shower. For domestic US routes, Delta One…
In 2026, seven major airlines fly to Hawaii Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, Delta, American, Southwest, and JAL. Hawaiian and Alaska now operate under one company after merging in 2024. Nonstop routes serve Honolulu, Maui, Kona, and Kauai from 20+ U.S. mainland cities, with baggage fees ranging from $30 to $55 per checked bag depending…