Airline Industry News

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Spirit Airlines Launches New Caribbean Routes

Peter Thornton - August 5, 2021
If you’re looking for a cheap flight to the Caribbean, you’re in luck as the…
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FAA Downgrades Mexico’s Safety Rating: What it Means for Flights

Peter Thornton - June 7, 2021
Flights between the U.S. and Mexico just took a major blow from the Federal Aviation…
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Avelo Airlines: Everything You Need to Know About America’s New Budget Carrier

Peter Thornton - June 3, 2021
Despite the pandemic, the U.S. now has two new airlines in 2021. Breeze Airways launched…
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No Cocktails in Coach: Ban on Alcohol in Economy Extended

Caroline Morse Teel - June 1, 2021
Flying on American Airlines or Southwest and want to relax with an alcoholic beverage? Don’t…
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12 New Routes to Europe for Vaccinated Americans

Peter Thornton - May 25, 2021
Travel restrictions are being lifted for vaccinated Americans wishing to travel to Europe this summer.…
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Win a Year of Free First-Class Flights for Two Anywhere in the World

Caroline Morse Teel - May 24, 2021
United Airlines just launched an incredible giveaway that’s a must-enter for anyone who likes to…
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New Low-cost Airline Breeze Airways Opens Booking with Fares Starting at $39 One-Way

Megan Johnson - May 21, 2021
Breeze Airways, the newest airline founded by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, has started selling tickets…
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Beware of Basic Economy: No More Free Changes

Peter Thornton - May 19, 2021
When the pandemic halted travel bookings in early 2020, airlines adapted by allowing free changes…
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The Best and Worst Airlines for 2020

Megan Johnson - May 5, 2021
Southwest has been named the top airline of 2020 and Frontier as the worst by…
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12 Pros and Cons of Working for An Airline

Peter Thornton - May 3, 2021
Have you ever sat facing the flight attendant sitting in the jump seat across from…