The World of Hyatt is getting a Hyatt Regency in Berlin next year
Hyatt has signed a deal that will bring a fourth Hyatt-branded property to Berlin, and because this is an existing hotel coming over to Hyatt rather than a new build, we already know quite a bit about what we can probably expect.
Resy reservations can now be booked inside ChatGPT
Resy has now been integrated into ChatGPT, so a user who asks the chatbot for opinions on where to dine can now see live table availability and can make a reservation without moving to the Resy app or the Resy website at any point.
You can now redeem Etihad miles on Starlux flights (but it’s not great)
A little over a year after Etihad and Starlux signed a codeshare agreement, Etihad has announced that members of its Etihad Guest program can now redeem their miles for flights in Economy Class and Business Class across the Starlux network.
Miles & More members can now redeem miles for Booking.com stays
Miles & More has expanded its long-running Booking.com partnership so that as well as earning miles through Booking.com purchases, members can now use their miles towards the cost of accommodation booked on the platform.
Emirates now offers unlimited free date changes on flights to Dubai (refund fees cut...
Emirates published a press release this morning setting out five measures it says help customers travel with greater confidence (presumably with reference to the ongoing "issues" in the Middle East which don't appear to be getting sorted out).
Unfortunately, only two of the five measures are actually new (the other three have been around for weeks or months), so I've split this article into what's actually new today and what Emirates is restating from earlier announcements.
IHG’s new Kimpton in Portugal is now open (and award pricing looks ok …...
IHG has announced that the Kimpton Quinta da Marinha, located in the Cascais region of Portugal, is now open and a little unusually for a new "luxury and lifestyle opening", the award pricing looks promising (assuming you share our IHG points valuation). The property does, however, have a few issues.
Lufthansa Group’s free Starlink Wi-Fi launches on 19 August
Back in January, Lufthansa Group told us it was tying up with Starlink and that all 850 or so aircraft across its airlines would be fitted with the service. Now we're being told that the first Lufthansa Group aircraft carrying Starlink for customers to use will fly in just a few days' time.
Hilton’s Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit is now open (use cash, not points)
Hilton has opened the Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit, the first Canopy property in South East Asia, and the seventeenth hotel that's bookable with Hilton Honors points in Bangkok. Nevertheless, more choice is always a good thing, so here is what you need to know about Hilton's latest Bangkok opening.
Be careful which Oman Air routes you book (award value is there, but it’s...
At the end of last week, American Airlines finally integrated Oman Air as an AAdvantage program redemption partner which means that we can now use American Airlines miles to book flights across the Oman Air network.
Generally speaking, that was very good news, but having now done a bit more research into what Oman Air offers, I think that a word of caution is needed.
JetBlue’s new Mint meals go live tomorrow
Back in June, JetBlue told us that it was changing the restaurants behind its Mint catering. Out were Charlie Bird and Pasquale Jones (who have been supplying the menus since late 2020) and in came Crown Shy and Birdee, but that's just about all the information we were given at the time.
Headphones charging case caused JFK-bound SWISS flight diversion
On Monday, a SWISS Airbus A330 flying from Zurich to New York JFK diverted to Bangor, Maine, after smoke was reported in the forward section of the Business Class cabin. Two days on, we now know what caused it - a headphones charging case.
Emirates now accepts crypto payments (UAE residents only, for now)
Emirates has added Crypto.com Pay as a payment option on emirates.com and the Emirates App, so select customers can now pay for flights straight from a Crypto.com wallet.
IHG now has a new hotel in Venice
When it comes to Venice proper (the islands, not the mainland), IHG has, for some time, had just one participating property and that's been quite limiting if you have a stack of IHG One Rewards points to spend and you'd like to visit Venice.
As of a few days ago, however, IHG now has two properties in Venice proper following the reopening of the Venice Times as the first Vignette Collection property in Italy.As of a few days ago, however, IHG now has two properties in Venice proper following the reopening of the Venice Times as the first Vignette Collection property in Italy.
Amex adds Leading Hotels of the World as a transfer partner
American Express has quietly added Leading Hotels of the World’s (LHW) Leaders Club to its Membership Rewards program, and this makes Amex the second major US credit card rewards currency to partner with LHW.
This is Amex's 20th travel transfer partner and as we’ll show, this is good news for cardholders.
Marriott Bonvoy to add all-inclusive resorts in Tanzania and Jamaica
Marriott has signed a deal with Spanish operator Catalonia Hotels & Resorts to open two all-inclusive resorts, an Autograph Collection property in Zanzibar, Tanzania, and a Marriott Hotels property in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
The largest ever Admirals Club is coming to Dallas-Fort Worth
American Airlines has announced a number of upgrades at Dallas Fort Worth with the central feature set to be the largest Admirals Club in the airline's network. Alongside that, a new Flagship check-in facility is on the way as well as one of the new(ish) grab-and-go Provisions lounges.
Qatar Airways keeps US flight cuts in place for winter 2026/27
Over the past week (or so) Qatar Airways has been updating its flight schedules for the coming Northern winter season (2026/27) and it looks like some of the cuts that we saw the airline make earlier in the year will be continuing on into next year.
What, if anything, is Philippine Airlines planning?
This morning, at the Farnborough Airshow, Philippine Airlines ended a two-decade gap in its Boeing order book when it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for up to twenty 787-10 Dreamliners. This is the airline's first Boeing order since 2007 and it opens up an interesting question.
Emirates has built a neck pillow into its Economy Class seat
Emirates has announced what it's calling a “world first” for Economy Class, a new adjustable headrest that's already being fitted across parts of the fleet. It's called the U-Dream, and while the press release does its best to make this sound like a technological leap, what Emirates has actually done is build a neck pillow into the seat.
Air New Zealand unveils new Business Premier and Economy Class (for its Boeing 777-300ERs)
Air New Zealand has revealed the new cabins that it will fit to its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and which will be replacing the old (and much disliked) herringbone seating that has been on board for longer than most can remember.
Hyatt is bringing a Grand Hyatt to Victoria Falls in 2027
Hyatt says that it has signed a deal to open a Grand Hyatt in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, in late 2027. It will be the second Hyatt property in the country, and it's coming to an area where miles and points fans have had very little to work with until now. Here's what we know so far, which admittedly isn't a huge amount at this stage.
Europe’s ETIAS travel authorisation has been delayed again
ETIAS, the online pre-authorisation that non-EU visitors (e.g. US citizens) will eventually need before travelling to most of Europe, has been pushed back once more. The official ETIAS website still says the system will start in the last quarter of 2026, but that is not going to happen.
Hilton opens Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes in San Sebastián (looks good value)
A 1914 landmark in the centre of San Sebastián has reopened as a hotel for the first time in four decades. Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes, Curio Collection by Hilton, is now open and taking bookings, with a restaurant from one of the Basque Country's better-known chefs attached. Here's what we know.
Air France finally gets a new lounge at London Heathrow
Air France has opened its new lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4 and finally given its flyers their own lounge in London. Originally, the lounge was set to open last month, but as with most things related to Heathrow airport, there were issues which have delayed the opening.
Qatar Airways & Doha Hamad International launch Fast Pass
Doha's Hamad International Airport and Qatar Airways have launched Fast Pass, a biometric system that lets passengers use their face instead of a passport or boarding pass at check-in, bag drop, security, and boarding. Here's what this actually covers, and what's still missing.
Iberia has refreshed its long-haul menus with a few customer favourites
Iberia has rolled out new menus across Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class on long-haul flights from Madrid and we’re told that they have been built (mostly) around dishes that have already proved popular in previous rotations. There's also a small seasonal update for the Dalí and Velázquez lounges at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas.
Delta expands Basic fares to First, Premium Select, and Delta One
As of yesterday, 8 July 2026, we now have two (out of three) of the big US legacy airlines offering a Basic Business class and Basic Premium Economy product after Delta continued its rapid race to the bottom. If you're hoping for even the smallest bit of good news in this article, be advised that you won't find it.
Hilton is now taking bookings for the Hilton Key West Resort & Marina (reward...
Hilton has opened up bookings for the Hilton Key West Resort & Marina on Stock Island, its twelfth property in the Florida Keys and its first "Hilton Resort" property in Key West. This is not a new build. This is the former independently run Ocean's Edge Resort & Marina, now flying the Hilton Hotels & Resorts flag so the only thing new here (apart from some of the refurbishment work) is the fact that this is now bookable through the Hilton website.
Hyatt has opened a new hotel in the Greek Islands (Category 6)
Hyatt has opened the Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros, the Destination by Hyatt brand's first property on a Greek island and its second in Greece overall. The hotel is bookable now with both cash and points, although it looks like the property is still loading inventory.
British Airways refreshing Business Class amenity kits on Heathrow routes (has hell frozen over?)
While airlines like Qatar Airways and Emirates seem to change out their long-haul amenity kits a couple of times a year, British Airways seems to go the other way. Its Premium Economy kits were first introduced back in 2019 and the White Company business class kits currently offered on its Heathrow long-haul routes feel like they have been with us longer than the internet (I think they debuted in 2017).
Alaska Airlines cancels five Mexico routes to prioritise Hawaii flying
Alaska Airlines has quietly dropped five seasonal Mexico routes that had been planned for late 2026 and early 2027, redirecting some of that capacity toward Hawaii. Where the rest of the capacity will go is yet to be seen.
American Airlines opens a new grab-and-go lounge at JFK (do we need these?)
American Airlines has opened a Provisions by Admirals Club space at JFK Terminal 8, a grab-and-go concept which, we're told, is designed for passengers who want quick access to food and drinks without sitting down in a traditional lounge.
This the second Provisions space American has opened, following the original version at Charlotte Douglas in August 2025.
Emirates rolls out a new lounge design, starting with Munich and Frankfurt
Emirates has unveiled a new signature lounge design that's being rolled out across several of its airport lounges in 2026 and we're told that the new look is already live in Munich and Frankfurt. The lounges in Manchester (UK), Mauritius, and Istanbul will follow later in the year.
All-suite Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur opens for reservations (95,000 points/night)
Reservations are now open for Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur, marking the brand's debut in Malaysia. The hotel is set to open in late 2026 in the city's Golden Triangle district and there's an opening offer available for stays made deep into 2027.
Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines launch their new joint business agreement
After clearing regulatory approval, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines have launched their joint business partnership (announced back in January 2026) by introducing joint fare products for travel between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
British Airways & Porter Airlines have a new codeshare deal (earn Avios & Tier...
Following on from the interline agreement they signed towards the very end of 2024, British Airways and Porter Airlines have now signed a codeshare agreement covering multiple destinations across Canada, and these codeshares are now bookable on the British Airways website for travel from next month.
Emirates refreshes its Bulgari amenity kits for First and Business Class
Emirates has rolled out a new set of Bulgari amenity kits for First and Business Class passengers, the 18th version since the partnership began over 16 years ago. The new Spring/Summer collection will be introduced gradually across long-haul routes over the coming year.
Iberia flew its first Starlink-equipped flight last night
Hot on the heels of United Airlines operating its first transatlantic flight with Starlink onboard just two days ago, Iberia has confirmed that it operated its first (of any kind) Starlink-equipped flight last night when one of its Airbus A330s (registered as EC-MAA) departed Madrid for São Paulo.
Delta and Korean Air are expanding seamless baggage transfer to Seattle and LAX
As of today, Delta and Korean Air have expanded seamless baggage transfer to two new routes from South Korea: Seoul - Los Angeles and Soul - Seattle. and Los Angeles. On the face of things, that may not sound like a big development, but for passengers on these routes, this is a genuinely useful improvement, so it's worth understanding exactly what it does and doesn't cover.
United flew its first Starlink-equipped transatlantic flight last night
United operated its first widebody transatlantic flight with Starlink Wi-Fi on board last night, when flight UA14 departed Newark for London on a Boeing 777-200. It was the first of United's widebody aircraft fitted with the satellite system to cross the Atlantic carrying paying passengers.
What the Qantas Project Sunrise ultra long-haul A350s will offer onboard
Qantas has revealed the onboard experience for the Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft that will operate Project Sunrise, the airline's non-stop Sydney-London service planned for October 2027.
Qantas abandons plans for a dedicated First Class lounge in London
Qantas has dropped its long-standing plan to build a dedicated First Class lounge at London Heathrow. Instead, the airline's existing Heathrow Terminal 3 lounge will be reconfigured and given an invitation-only premium dining room, modelled on the one Qantas recently opened in Auckland.
Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria – London Admiralty Arch opens for reservations
Reservations are now open for the Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch, the highly anticipated new luxury hotel built inside the historic Admiralty Arch monument on The Mall, directly opposite Buckingham Palace.
United Airlines partners with Chef’s Table for new Polaris business class menus
United Airlines has announced a change to its international premium cabin catering. Starting in August, the carrier will debut a new lineup of chef-curated meals developed in collaboration with Chef's Table, the creative brand behind the Emmy award-winning Netflix docuseries.
The St. Regis London is finally set to open this fall
After multiple delays spanning years rather than months, Marriott is now just a few months away from introducing its luxury St. Regis brand to the UK with the opening of The St. Regis London this fall.
Philippine Airlines to join Oneworld alliance in 2027
Over the weekend we found out that the Oneworld alliance is scheduled to add yet another new member, this time from within Asia, with Philippine Airlines expected to become a member of the alliance in 2027.
JetBlue and United Airlines roll out reciprocal frequent flyer benefits
JetBlue and United Airlines have officially activated reciprocal frequent flyer benefits marking the next phase of their "Blue Sky" partnership.
Starting this week elite members of JetBlue’s TrueBlue and United’s MileagePlus programs are eligible for a suite of priority services and cabin upgrades when traveling on either carrier's network.
United Airlines expands its services to Japan
United Airlines has announced that it plans to continue its expansion across the Pacific later this year when it adds two new services to Japan. One service will boost the airline's presence in Tokyo while the other will add a new dot on the United Airlines route map.
United Airlines unveils its new “Relax Row” (an economy class couch for long-haul travel)
Yesterday, 24 March 2026, United Airlines caught a lot of us by surprise with a rather unexpected move in the world of Economy Class travel. At a media event held at a Los Angeles hangar, the airline announced the introduction of "United Relax Row," a product that effectively turns a row of three Economy seats into a lie-flat surface.
Iberia will fly to Newark from early 2026 (count me out!)
Iberia has announced a new transatlantic route today as the airline confirmed that it aims to fly between Madrid and New York's Newark Liberty Airport from 29 March 2026.
British Airways adds Montenegro to its route map (good news if you have Hyatt...
British Airways has announced that it will launch a new seasonal summer service to a country that it hasn't served before - Montenegro, the mountainous Balkan country situated on the Adriatic coast in Southeast Europe and which was used as one of the locations for Casino Royale (part of the James Bond franchise).
Emirates is the latest airline to add Starlink WiFi to its fleet
The latest airline to jump on the Starlink bandwagon is Emirates with the airline using the first day of the Dubai Airshow to confirm that it will install ultra-fast Starlink WiFi across its entire fleet.
British Airways and Iberia will offer free high-speed Starlink WiFi to all passengers
Inflight Starlink WiFi has been described as a "game changer" by a lot of people that have had a chance to try it out so the fact that British Airways and Iberia have just become the latest airlines to announce that they plan to offer fee high-speed Starlink WiFi to all passengers is very good news.
Marriott & Lufthansa Group’s Miles & More program enter into a one-sided new partnership
Marriott Bonvoy has announced that it has entered into a "preferred partnership" with Lufthansa Group's Miles & More rewards program which, it says, will provide more ways for members of both programmes to earn and enjoy rewards through travel. So what does this mean in practice and who gets access to what?
British Airways cancels two seasonal US routes but increases transatlantic services overall
We may still be two months away from the end of the 2025 Summer season, but British Airways is already moving things around in its Summer 2026 schedules, and a few of the changes pushed through in the past few days affect the airlines routes to and from the United States.
The Hyatt Regency London Olympia will open in July 2026
The Hyatt Regency London Olympia has been in development for at least 5 years (it was in development in December 2020) and now, finally, we have an opening date for the property - 26 May 2026.
Hyatt adds another European country to its hotel map
Hyatt continues to have a noticeably smaller footprint than most of its major competitors, but recent years have seen it working hard (through acquisitions, brand conversions, and new openings) to give customers a greater number of choices when planning their next trip.
Alaska Airlines will add flights to London and Reykjavik from 2026
Ever since Alaska Airlines became a member of the OneWorld alliance and it acquired Hawaiian Airlines, its ambition to turn itself into more than just a niche West Coast carrier has been clear.
Royal Jordanian will fly its new 787-9 Dreamliner to Chicago (new Business Class)
Royal Jordanian, a member of the OneWorld alliance, has a long-haul fleet that, as things stand, is entirely made up of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners which, to be blunt, don't offer a particularly great Business Class experience.
Alaska Airlines will offer seven new SoCal routes from October 2025
The latest news out of Alaska Airlines tells us that starting this fall, it will operate seven new routes to/from Southern California. Five of the routes will be operated year-round while the remaining two will operate for the winter season only.
Boston will get the new SWISS A350 from January 2026 (new cabins expected to...
We've known for a while that the SWISS A350 would probably debut on the Zurich - Boston route and this has now been confirmed, and we can now report what flights the new aircraft (complete with new interiors) will operate.
JetBlue boosts Fort Lauderdale flying (more Mint flights this winter)
Coming on top of the ongoing 25 for 25 promotion, we we've seen JetBlue adding flights to Orlando, extending its Newark Los Angeles route, and launching a flash sale offering 25% off select bookings (ends today).
Now the airline has announced that it's adding new routes, bringing back old routes, adding more flights, and adding more Mint service out of its base in Fort Lauderdale.
Delta Air Lines will launch a Los Angeles to Hong Kong route in 2026...
It has been seven long years since Delta has offered flights to Hong Kong (the Seattle Hong-Kong route ended in October 2018), but now it looks like the airline is ready to give Hong Kong another go as it says that it will serve the special administrative region of China from Los Angeles starting in 2026.
Etihad has made a negative change to its schedule change policy
Etihad has recently pushed through a negative change to its policy which dictates the conditions under which it will permit customers to change their travel plans or request a refund following a change to the schedules.
Air France suspends Denver route for Winter (will operate summer season only)
At some point in the past few weeks, Air France has pushed through a schedule update which sees it suspending it route to Denver for the winter 2025/26 season leaving Colorado's main airport short of any non-stop options to Paris for a significant part of the year.
Postcard Cabins is now part of Marriott Bonvoy (earn + burn points and collect...
At the very end of 2024, Marriott purchased a hospitality brand called Postcard Cabins (once known as Getaway) which marked the hoteliers move into the outdoor leisure industry. Now, six months after the acquisition was announced, Postcard Cabins is part of the Marriott Bonvoy program.
JetBlue extends Newark – Los Angeles route and adds Mint service to Orlando
Following on from the earlier news that JetBlue is running a promotion in which its offering flyers up to 350,000 bonus points and 25 years of elite status, we can also report that the airline will be keeping its double-daily service on the Newark - Los Angeles route for a couple of months longer than expected and that it will bring its Mint Business Class product to Orlando later this year.
Hilton Manchester Deansgate will rebrand as the InterContinental Manchester Deansgate
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a new property in the UK and while the announcement signals a solid positive step forward for IHG, it also signals the loss of a key UK property for Hilton.
Etihad announces 10 new international routes (one is a new US route)
A few weeks ago, Etihad told us that a series of new route announcements were on the way and over the past few days, the airline has been dropping hints as to what these new routes will be. Today, the new routes have been announced with Asia being the main beneficiary but with the US getting a new route too.
British Airways elites now get benefits on Aer Lingus
It has been a long time coming (considering BA and Aer Lingus share a parent company), but as of today, British Airways Bronze, Silver, and Gold card holders now get to enjoy select benefits when they fly with Aer Lingus.
The Hyatt Place London Paddingdon will have rooms that are just 96 square feet...
The Hyatt Place London Paddington was originally scheduled to open earlier this year and as I was really looking forward to seeing what the new property would offer, I was a little disappointed when I discovered (back in April) that the property wouldn't be opening its doors until 2025.
Finnair is adding more flights to four US cities in 2025 (Business Class awards...
Finnair has confirmed that it plans to add more flights to a number of its international destinations in 2025 and four of those destinations are cities in the United States. Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Seattle will all be getting more flights from Helsinki than were originally scheduled as the airline looks to feed more passengers into the American Airlines domestic network.
United Airlines opens up reservations on 8 new transatlantic routes
Around two weeks ago, United Airlines announced a series of new routes for the northern hemisphere summer season next year. At the time of the announcement, the flights had yet to be loaded into the booking system and we didn't have all the details surrounding the flight timings and aircraft that United plans to use on these routes. Now, for eight of the new routes, bookings are open, and the schedules have been published.
You can now use Qantas Points to book awards on Oman Air
Oman Air may now not be expected to join the Oneworld Alliance before the middle of 2025, but that doesn't appear to be preventing the airline from expanding its partnerships to include more airlines from within the alliance.
Update on US CBP preclearance in Abu Dhabi (good news)
A little over two weeks ago, we wrote about the news that passengers on two of Etihad’s US bound flights would, for a transitional period, not be able to use the US CBP preclearance facility in Abu Dhabi and would have to clear immigration upon arrival in the United States just as passengers on most other flights have to do. Well, there's now some good news to share.
Aer Lingus will add flights to Indianapolis from 2025
In the past month, we've seen Aer Lingus confirm that it's adding more flights to Denver and Minneapolis/St Paul next year and that it will launch a new route to Nashville from April 2025. Now we have confirmation that the Irish flag carrier will add yet another US destination to its route map in 2025 - Indianapolis.
Hyatt is losing one (possibly two) of its properties in Los Angeles
Even though we have a home in Los Angeles, a need to get some work done to our home means that I have to move out for a few days, and because hotel loyalty programs can still make me do irrational things, those few days were meant to see me staying at two of Hyatt properties in the city.
Marriott Bonvoy and Aeroplan now offer reciprocal elite status
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Alaska Airlines is now operating four new California routes
Alaska Airlines has recent history of bolstering its presence in California and that presence is soon going to be bolstered even further when the airline introduces three new SoCal routes later this year.
Aer Lingus will fly to Nashville from April 2025
In the past couple of years, Aer Lingus has been making a concerted effort to boost its transatlantic presence with new routes to the US, more flights to the US, and closer ties to its biggest US airline partner, and now its continuing that trend with the announcement that from April 2025, Nashville will appear on its route map.
Air France is the latest airline to sign-up for Starlink wifi
Recently, we had Hawaiian Airlines confirm that it now offers a 'fast and free' Starlink wifi service across all of its aircraft and we've seen United Airlines announce that it will start rolling out free Starlink wifi to its customers from next year, and now Air France says that it will be joining in.
SkyTeam & Eurostar have announced a partnership (will we earn & burn miles/points on...
SkyTeam (the alliance which includes the likes of Delta, Air France, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic) and Eurostar (the European high-speed train operator) have announced that they have signed a partnership agreement that will see the airlines of SkyTeam and Eurostar working closely together.
British Airways delays the introduction of Club Suites on its Singapore route
At 6,765 miles, the London - Singapore route is one of BA's longer routes and the schedules have, up until now, told us that the airline was planning to swap out the A380 that currently operates one of this route's two daily flights for a Boeing 777-300ER (complete with the new Club Suites) from the end of March next year.
Hyatt has plans for a new property in the Maldives
Hyatt currently has two hotels in the Maldives. There's the Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa (a name that never fails to make me think of someone laughing) and the Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, but going forward, there may be a third.
SAS makes cuts on select routes to/from the United States
SAS has recently joined the SkyTeam alliance and since then, we've started to see the airline building up a hub in Copenhagen and we've seen it bringing back routes between Europe and the United States that haven't operated for years. It's not, however, all expansion, expansion, expansion, at SAS HQ
Hyatt is bringing the Andaz brand to Australia
Australia doesn't really offer World of Hyatt fans a lot of options as at the time of writing, there are just nine open Hyatt properties across the whole country, there are no Hyatt's west of Melbourne, and because Mr & Mrs Smith properties offer minimal benefits to guests with Hyatt status, they're not much help either.
Cathay Pacific will add Dallas Fort Worth its route network next year
Cathay Pacific has announced that it will fly to eight North American cities next year after it adds another US city to its route map in April 2025.
These are Delta’s five new summer routes to Europe (+ two route resumptions)
Over the weekend, Delta Air Lines updated its schedules for summer 2025 to include five new routes to four different countries and the resumption of two European routes that the airline hasn't operates since 2016 and 2020 respectively. This is what all of those routes look like (including the newly published schedules).
Hyatt’s newest Los Angeles property is now part of the World of Hyatt
The newest Hyatt in LA county is the Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica and while the property has been bookable through Hyatt for a few weeks, it was only added to the World of Hyatt on Wednesday 18 September. Don't, however, rush to book the property just yet. It's a Hyatt in name, but it probably has a little way to go before it's a Hyatt in the way that most Hyatt fans would expect and want it to be.
SAS will bring back two routes between Europe and the United States
When it comes to its US routes, it looks like SAS is keen to feed traffic to SkyTeam's biggest North American Airline (Delta) as a recent set of schedule updates have seen the Scandinavian carrier bring back two routes that it hasn't operated for years, and both routes are to key Delta hubs.
JetBlue will introduce airport lounges and some new frequent flyer perks
JetBlue has just announced that in an attempt to offer a more premium offering, it plans to open airport lounges at New York JFK and at Boston Logan, and that alongside a soon-to-be-released new premium credit card, it will also boost some perks that it offers to its more frequent flyers.
Emirates adds Premium Economy and new Business Class to six US routes
Since August, Emirates has been gradually rolling out its reconfigured 777s on several of its routes, but up until now, its transatlantic routes have missed out. Not, however, for much longer as the airline has now confirmed that it plans to bring the upgraded aircraft to six of its transatlantic routes starting in November.
Norse Atlantic will bring back its New York – Athens route in 2025
In many ways, Norse Atlantic was created in the image of the Norwegian Airlines that we remember before the pandemic, so it's no surprise to find the airline offering a low-cost transatlantic product out of a variety of European cities.
Etihad’s expansion continues with 3 more weekly flights to Sydney
Towards the middle of last week, Sydney Airport broke the news that Turkish Airlines is launching a new service to New South Wales (which will go non-stop in 2026), and it has now broken the news that Etihad will be adding more daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Sydney from next year.
Hilton is adding the final 102 SLH properties to its booking engine
Back in July, Hilton confirmed the rumors that had been circulating for some time when it announced that it would be adding almost 400 SLH properties (Small Luxury Hotels of the World) to the Hilton Honors program and that in time, all these properties would be bookable via Hilton.com.
Qatar Airways is the latest Gulf carrier to add more flights to Europe
Last week we read about Etihad bringing back First Class to Paris and adding more flights to the French capital, and we read about Etihad adding two new routes to Europe and increasing flights to Zurich. Now, we're hearing that Qatar Airways is about to add more flights to one of its European routes for winter 2024/25.
British Airways boosts flights to the US. These are the new schedules
British Airways has announced that it will operate more flights across the Atlantic next summer than it has ever operated before with cities like Miami, Austin, Las Vegas, and Vancouver amongst those getting boosted service. Here's what you need to know about BA's plans for North America in summer 2025.
United Airlines confirms Starlink will supply its passengers with free inflight wifi
While this has been rumored for some time, we now have official confirmation from United Airlines that it had signed a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX for the provision of inflight wifi across its entire fleet.
Etihad brings back First Class to Paris and adds flights
It was only a few days ago that we heard that Air France was suspending its service between Paris and Abu Dhabi from the end of October, and yet we're already seeing Etihad responding to this schedule change and it's responding strongly.
This is the new Turkish Airlines Sydney service (it will go non-stop from 2026)
Sydney Airport has confirmed that Turkish Airlines will launch a new service between Istanbul and New South Wales from this winter (northern hemisphere) to compliment its existing route between Istanbul and Melbourne. What's a little more interesting, however, is that this new route is expected to operate non-stop from 2026.
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