The holidays are just around the corner, and travelers are wondering if their travel expectations will be met or not. During busy holidays like Christmas, airports get crowded, flights get canceled, and unexpected events—like bad weather— happen. But how can travelers be prepared or take precautions? A new study has relevant information for American travelers. …
IATA Says Airlines Return To Profit In 2023
As airlines continue to reduce losses brought on by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) anticipates a return to profitability for the global airline sector in 2023. IATA estimates airlines are projected to have a meagre $4.7 billion nett profit in 2023 or a nett profit margin of 0.6%.…
Consumer Commission Puts On Notice Aussie Airlines To Lower Fares
Qantas anticipates a summer of tremendous demand that will test its service and dependability, while Australia’s consumer watchdog has warned airlines about rising domestic airfares. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has stated that it will “watch the airlines closely” to check that airlines like Qantas and Virgin aren’t deliberately holding back seats to…
American Airlines Will Relaunch 7 Popular Long Haul Routes In 2023
We know winter has barely started, and we’re only just getting cozy in our homes as we impatiently wait for the holidays, but there’s enough reasons already to look forward to July 2023. Months ahead of time, American Airlines (AA) has unveiled its long-awaited summer schedule, which includes the relaunch of 7 popular long haul…
JetBlue And American Airlines Launch New Nonstop Flights From New York
Flight times are getting shorter for travelers going to and from New York and Boston with 11 new direct routes from New York’s La Guardia Airport (LGA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in 2023. JetBlue and American Airlines have added new direct routes through its Northeast Alliance, which was…
This Is What 10 Major U.S. Airlines Will Give You For Delayed And Canceled Flights
It’s every traveler’s worst nightmare: you’re at the airport waiting for your flight to board when the dreaded announcement comes. Your flight has been delayed — or worse, canceled. Flight delays and cancellations can wreak havoc on your travel plans, from being late for an important event to missing a connecting flight. What compensation are…
Airlines Start Limiting Who Can Enter Airport Lounges Giving Exclusivity To Business Class Travelers
Airport lounges are like an oasis in a desert when navigating crowded airports. Here travelers can find comfortable seats, relaxing music, and exclusive services away from stressful and busy halls. Business class passengers, people willing to pay, frequent fliers and many elite credit card holders are packing lounges beyond capacity. Now airlines are taking steps…
Alaska Airlines First To Issue Electronic Bag Tags So Passengers Can Skip Check-In Lines
Passengers traveling on Alaska Airlines will soon have the option to skip lengthy check-in lines. This week, the company announced the launch of its electronic bag tag program, which will be the first of its kind in the United States. People traveling with the new bag tags will have the ability to tag their own…
IndiGo enters codeshare with Turkish Airlines launches 19 new connecting flights to Europe
Indian private carrier IndiGo on November 23 launched 19 new connecting flights to Europe, under a codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines. Under the codeshare pact – which allows two different carriers to market the same flight under their identification codes – IndiGo would be launching connecting flights to Portugal and Switzerland. The flights, which would be originating from India,…
Turkish Airlines launches direct flights to Kirkuk
National flag carrier Turkish Airlines has announced new direct flights to Kirkuk, starting from 27 October, as one weekly flights between Istanbul Airport and Kirkuk International Airport. The flights will be operated as four weekly flights starting from December 1 and will be operated as daily flights starting from March 1, 2023. Kirkuk is the…
