American Airlines has recently announced a significant long-haul expansion for summer 2026. This expansion includes six “new” routes, although only one of them is technically brand new. The airline is expanding beyond their usual transatlantic destinations such as London and Paris, which is exciting news for travelers. New Route: The only truly new route announced […]

American Airlines has announced the launch of a new daily flight to Athens, Greece from Dallas-Fort Worth starting on May 21, 2026. This will mark the airline’s fifth daily flight to Athens, further expanding its presence in Greece. This news comes after American Airlines inaugurated a new route connecting Athens with Charlotte in 2025, which […]

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has recently published their latest World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) report, which gathers statistical data from the year 2024. One significant finding from the report is that international premium class travel, including business and first class fares, increased by 11. 8% in 2024, surpassing the 11. 5% growth in […]

Flight Delays and Cancellations Plague United Airlines On Wednesday, FlightAware, a website that tracks flight disruptions, reported that 35% of United Airlines flights were delayed and 7% were canceled. By Thursday morning, the numbers had improved slightly, with 4% of flights delayed and 4% canceled. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also issued an alert on […]

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has begun construction on a project to expand the truck parking facility at JFK Airport. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, Aug. 5 and was attended by representatives of PANYNJ, community leaders, and elected officials including Teresa Rizzuto, general manager of JFK, Queens Borough […]

Discover the Connoisseur’s Collection: A Premium Tasting Experience at 20 US Airports Avolta, a leading global travel retailer and F&B operator, has recently launched the Connoisseur’s Collection in 20 US airports. This exclusive tasting program is designed to showcase a carefully curated selection of the world’s most distinguished and limited-edition spirits. Available at selected Avolta-owned […]

Alaska Airlines is set to launch its first narrowbody service to Europe in May of next year. The oneworld member will fly from its top airport, Seattle, to Keflavik using a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. While the flight will not offer seat-back TVs, passengers will be able to stream entertainment on their personal devices. […]

Regional Airport in Northeast Arkansas Moves Closer to Reality Plans for a regional airport in Northeast Arkansas are progressing as Phase II of the project has officially begun, according to officials. In recent years, there has been significant effort to assess the potential benefits and drawbacks of a regional airport in the area. During a […]

The Growing Demand for Business Travel in Africa Anita Ashiru, a production designer in Nigeria, has seen a significant increase in cross-continental business travel within Africa. As the sole production designer in the country, Ashiru frequently travels to South Africa for work, often at the beck and call of Nigerian-American singer-songwriter Davido, who frequently shoots […]

Tips for Successful Business Travel Business travel is a skill that is learned over time, rather than something that comes naturally. Those who travel frequently for work often wish they had known certain things when they first started. While some aspects may seem obvious, such as the importance of joining a points and miles program, […]