Air Travel
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Convert Southwest Travel Funds to Rapid Rewards Points at 1.282¢
Southwest has added the ability for Rapid Rewards members to convert eligible travel funds into points. The option is already live and appears at the top of your account when you log in. The conversion rate is 1.282 cents per mile.
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American Airlines Pauses Mile Expiration Through End of Year
American Airlines paused mileage expiration in March as the coronavirus pandemic stopped virtually all air travel. Then on July 1, expiration resumed for those over the age of 22.5 years old. Now American Airlines has once again paused mile expiration.
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Alaska Airlines Gets Tough on Masks, “No Mask? No Travel”
Alaska Airlines is taking a tough stance on masks. The airline will strictly enforce its rules for masks on board and if you do not wear one, you simply cannot travel.
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Virgin Atlantic Files for Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Protection in the US
Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic airline filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York on Tuesday as the coronavirus pandemic is still restricting global travel.
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Newark Airport’s New Terminal One to Open in 2021
When completed, Terminal One at Newark Airport in New Jersey will have a total of 33 gates. It will be able to serve airliners as large as the Boeing 777.
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Qatar Qmiles No Longer Expire With Activity
Qatar Airways has made a positive change to its miles expiration policy. Instead of a fixed expiration date, Qmiles will now be valid for three years after the last activity on the Privilege Club members’s account.
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Global Air Travel Will Recover by 2024, IATA Predicts
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released an updated global passenger forecast showing that the recovery in traffic has been slower than had been expected
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Emirates Wants You to Fly, Will Cover COVID-19 Treatment and Even Funeral Expenses
Emirates want to give customers peace of mind when it comes to flying during the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline is offering to cover medical expenses, quarantine costs and will even cover up to $1,750 for your funeral.Â
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Change Southwest Flights Without Paying Fee or Price Difference
Southwest once again is letting travelers change flights for free, up to 14 days before, or after the flight date. What makes this incredibly generous is that they are also waiving not just the fee, but also the fare price difference. The new policy applies to both paid and award flights.
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JetBlue Schedule Extended Through April 2021
JetBlue has extended its flight schedule through February of 2020. You can now book JetBlue flights as far out as 4/27/21. This opens up the schedule for two more months that include early spring, a great time to travel.
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Alaska Airlines to Join OneWorld Alliance Earlier Than Expected
Alaska Airlines announced in February that it would join the oneworld alliance as a full-fledged member in the summer of 2021. But it seems that it will happen earlier, and most likely this year.
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JetBlue and American Airlines Announce Strategic Partnership
JetBlue Airways and American Airlines announced today an unexpected strategic partnership that will create seamless connectivity for travelers in the Northeast and more choices in domestic and international networks.
