Air Travel
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Alaska Lounge at SFO Returns to Priority Pass, But It’ll Cost You
The Alaska Airlines Lounge at SFO (Terminal 1) has officially rejoined the Priority Pass network, but with a catch.
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Alaska Airlines Hikes Checked Bag Fees: Extra $5 for 1st Bag, Extra $10 for 2nd
Fees are increasing $5 for the first checked bag and $10 for the second checked bag. The new fees apply to flights booked on or after Friday, April 10, 2026.
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American Express Card Members Will Lose Access to Lufthansa Lounges
American Express told us today that card members will no longer have access to Lufthansa Lounges effective October 1, 2026.
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American Airline Cuts More Perks on Basic Economy Fares
For Basic Economy tickets purchased May 18 and beyond, all customers, including those with status, will have to pay for seat selection and will not be eligible for complimentary and systemwide upgrades.
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American Airlines Raises Bag Fees and Adds New Basic Economy Surcharge
American Airlines has joined most other U.S. carriers in increasing prices for checked bags. Bag fees have been updated effective for tickets issued on or after April 9, 2026, with Basic Economy getting hit with an extra $5 increase.
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Southwest Joins Other Domestic Carriers in Raising Baggage Fees
Effective for travel booked on or after April 9, 2026, Southwest is increasing fees for checked luggage by $10.
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Delta Is Next! Checked Baggage Fees Go Up By $10 Tomorrow
Effective for bookings made on or after April 8, 2026, the cost for the first checked bag will rise by $10 for the first and second bag and by $50 for the third.
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JetBlue Premier Card New and Enhanced Benefits: Annual Credits, 15% Redemption Rebate and 25-Tile Bonus
JetBlue today announced new and enhanced benefits, including statement credits for companion passes and TrueBlue Travel, for the JetBlue Premier World Elite Mastercard.
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Massive Delta One Lounge Coming to MSP?
The airline is in talks with Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to build a 20,000-square-foot Delta One Lounge above Concourse G.
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United’s New Basic Business Fares: A Cheaper Ticket or Just Fewer Perks?
United Airlines increased checked bag fees today, but it also revealed that select business class passengers will soon have to start paying for some perks.
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First JetBlue, Now United: Why Your Next Flight May Be $10 More Expensive
For United Airlines tickets purchased on or after April 3, 2026, fees will go up by $10 for your first and second checked bag and by $50 for your third checked bag in most markets.
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Checking Bags with JetBlue? You Have to Pay Up to $9 More Now
JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 per bag, citing “rising operating costs”. The higher fees took effect this week, just two years after the last round of price increases.
