Air Travel
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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.
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JetBlue Offers Refund or Bonus Credit for Previous Schedule Changes or Cancellations
JetBlue is reaching out to some customers who were given TravelBank funds instead of cash. Those who are affected by this, are given two options, either a full cash refund or a 20% bonus if funds are kept in the TravelBank.
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United Airlines to Lay Off 45% of Frontline Workers in U.S.
The Chicago-based airline said 36,000 employees face layoffs on or around October 1st. Airlines that received government bailouts are prohibited from laying off workers through the end of September.
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More Delta Sky Clubs Reopen with COVID-19 Safety Measures
Clubs in Chicago O’Hare (E Concourse), Denver, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix and San Francisco will join Clubs that are already operating as they reopen throughout July, with additional Clubs reopening as travel increases over the coming months.Â
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Qatar Airways Now Requires Economy Passengers to Wear Face Mask & Shield
It is offered along with a complimentary protective kit, which includes a single-use surgical face mask that should also be worn, disposable gloves, and hand sanitizer.
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Memo Reveals American Airlines Needs to Cut 8,000 Flight Attendant Jobs
American Airlines needs to significantly downsize staffing at some of its bases, and plans to cut 8,000 flight attendant jobs. The information comes from a memo sent to flight attendants at the airline.
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American Airlines AAdvantage Miles Expiration Has Resumed
American Airlines paused mileage expiration in March as the coronavirus pandemic was getting started in the United States. Most airlines did the same thing, as people were not able to travel. But now that grace period is over. Mileage expiration for AAdvantage members has resumed again, and miles will begin expiring after 18 months of…
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Alaska Airlines Will Give Yellow Cards to Passengers Who Don’t Wear Masks
Starting in July, the airline will give non-compliant passengers a yellow card, a soccer reference that is a warning before the final red card that throws you out of the game.
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Airlines Pledge to Refund Passengers Who Fail Temperature Checks
Airlines for America, the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, announced that its member carriers will voluntarily pledge to refund tickets for passengers who are turned away at the airport due to temperature checks.
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JetBlue Launches Cash + Points Redemption Option
JetBlue has announced a new redemption option for TrueBlue members. You can now use Cash + Points to book travel, which would be helpful if you do not have enough loyalty points to cover the full cost.
