Air Travel
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TSA Gateside Program Shrinks From 300 Airports Back to Just 13
TSA has paused the expansion of its Gateside program, which lets PreCheck members access airport gates without a ticket. Only 13 airports remain.
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Delta Adds New Nonstop Route from Boston to Iceland
Delta’s is adding new daily nonstop service between Boston and Reykjavík (KEF) begins April 12, 2027, with flights operating through Oct. 30.
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JetBlue’s BlueFirst New Domestic First Class Now on Sale
JetBlue announced that BlueFirst, its new domestic first class, is available now for booking on select flights across more than 30 routes.
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United Is Changing How You Earn Elite Status in 2027
United is eliminating PQFs for elite status in 2027. Members will qualify with PQPs only, while Premier 1K jumps to 32,000 PQPs.
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American Airlines Cancelling Error Fares Two Weeks After Booking
A traveler says American Airlines canceled 16 ticketed award reservations nearly two weeks after booking, claiming the tickets were issued by mistake.
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Amex Delays Newark Centurion Lounge to 2027, But It Will Be Much Bigger
Amex has pushed its Newark Centurion Lounge opening to 2027, but the lounge will now be more than 30,000 square feet and the largest in the network.
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New Federal Rule Could Mean Fewer Airline Perks After Some Delays and Cancellations
A new federal rule takes effect October 19 and could mean fewer hotel stays, meal vouchers and other perks after some flight disruptions.
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Southwest Is Giving Away Up to 10,500 Rapid Rewards Points
Southwest is giving Rapid Rewards members up to 10,500 free points for uploading a notification screenshot and completing a quiz.
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American Airlines Will Let You Book Flights With a Mix of Cash and Miles
American Airlines is rolling out cash and miles bookings, letting AAdvantage members combine miles with cash when purchasing flights.
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Alaska Airlines Unveils New Lie-Flat Suites, Debit Card and More
Alaska Air Group is expanding premium travel, long-haul flying and Atmos Rewards with new Aurora and Leihōkū experiences and a new debit card.
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Chase Sapphire Lounge at Seattle Airport Delayed, Plus Some Drama Over “Leaked Details”
Seattle officials delayed the new Chase Sapphire Lounge until October 27, while also questioning how the already-public plans “leaked.” Watch meeting video.
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Qantas Will Launch Nonstop Sydney-New York Flights in 2028
Qantas has confirmed plans to launch nonstop flights between Sydney and New York-JFK in mid-2028, as part of its long-running Project Sunrise program.
