Air Travel
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TSA Scraps Gold+ Airport Security Privatization Program
TSA is ending its Gold+ airport security initiative, but plans to continue expanding private airport screening through an updated program.
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JetBlue BlueHouse Airport Lounge to Open Second Location at Boston Logan
JetBlue has announced that its second BlueHouseâ„¢ airport lounge will officially open at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Terminal C at 5 a.m. ET on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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New United Club at Seattle Airport Gets Green Light
A new two-story United Club at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is moving forward, with an opening planned for late 2027.
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Alaska Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service to Athens and Paris
Starting today, tickets to Athens International Airport (ATH) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) are available at alaskaair.com.
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American Airlines Bringing Back Seatback Screens on Domestic Flights
American Airlines plans to bring seatback entertainment screens back across its domestic fleet as part of a broader investment in its cabins.
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Allegiant Announces Nine New Nonstop Routes, Expanding Spring Travel Options
Allegiant has added nine new nonstop routes, expanding its network with additional affordable travel options to popular leisure destinations across Florida.
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Delta Launches New Atlanta-Riyadh Flights Starting October 23
Delta is launching its first nonstop service to Saudi Arabia, with Atlanta-Riyadh flights beginning October 23 and a limited-time SkyMiles award deal.
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Delta Launching New Nonstop Austin to Paris Flights in 2027
Delta is expanding internationally from Austin with a new daily seasonal nonstop to Paris beginning in March 2027.
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American Airlines Ends Economy-to-Business Upgrades on Some Domestic Routes
American Airlines is changing how complimentary upgrades work on select transcontinental and Hawaii flights, and the update will not necessarily be an improvement.
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American Airlines Raises Admirals Club Membership to $1,400
American Airlines will raise Admirals Club membership prices to as much as $1,400 beginning August 23, while adding a cheaper single-member tier.
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FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 After Years of Delays
The Federal Aviation Administration has finally certified the Boeing 737 MAX 7, clearing the smallest member of the 737 MAX family for production.
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Sapphire Lounges Leave Priority Pass, Extend Layover Access From 3 to 5 Hours
Beginning August 15, 2026, Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club locations will no longer participate in either the Priority Pass or LoungeKey networks.
