2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (170+ words) Several regional US airports are expanding runways this year using federal grants. Lamoni, Blair, and Grants Pass received funding for extensions of 600 to 700 feet. These upgrades aim to support local economies and accommodate larger aircraft. Sep 10 · 3:00 PM · 1 min Lamoni Municipal…...

3+ day, 13+ 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, 11+ hour ago   (191+ words) Leaders Club rewards stays at over 450 independent luxury hotels. Members earn one point per dollar spent, with bonus options via transfers or promotions. Points redeem for room rates, with no fixed chart but variable pricing based on property and date....

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (191+ words) Star Alliance will convert Asiana’s Terminal 1 Business Lounge West into a dedicated alliance lounge in Q4 2026. This follows Asiana’s December 16 exit from the alliance. Fourteen member airlines will keep serving Seoul, preserving connectivity and premium access. Sep 9 · 5:01 PM · 1 min The new…...

6+ day, 3+ 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, 8+ hour ago   (169+ words) American Airlines now lets phone agents sell Instant Upgrades even if none appear online. The change follows retirement of its old Day of Departure system. Travelers should call to check availability, especially for international tickets bought abroad. Sep 6 · 11:04 PM · 1 min…...

6+ day, 11+ 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…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (95+ words) insideflyer.com American Airlines will launch nonstop flights from New York-JFK to Amsterdam and Nice starting next year. The carrier also restores a fourth daily London flight. These moves expand its European network to ten cities from JFK, matching pre-pandemic…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (146+ words) insideflyer.com Cabin retrofits require full aircraft stripping Airlines must completely dismantle and rebuild cabin interiors during major upgrades, not just swap seats. Every new component requires certification for that specific airframe. This process takes months and involves engineering, testing,…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (195+ words) The Maldives’ $5.4 billion tourism economy relies on aging Twin Otter seaplanes, some nearly 60 years old. Island Aviation Services just signed for two new 300-G models, the first next-gen variants. This signals continued trust in the aircraft despite its vintage design…...