United Sees Nearly 30% Surge in Travel to European Christmas Markets

United today reported bookings to European destinations are up nearly 30% compared to 2019 and up almost 10% versus last year, as more Americans opt to spend their holiday dollars on experiences. According to a recent Deloitte survey, consumer spending on Read More …

From Santa’s Workshop to the Emirates Official Store: the 2024 Christmas Collection has Landed

 The 2024 Emirates Christmas Collection has landed in the airline’s Official Store. Whether you’re buying for your-elf or looking to bring a little holiday magic to the aviation-lover in your life, have yourself a merry little Christmas with the six-piece capsule collection, Read More …

Study: Weather-Delayed Airports During the Holidays

Upgraded Points’ newest survey reveals the U.S. airports most impacted by weather-related delays, based on historical data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). Examining delays from November through January, the study helps holiday travelers prepare for potential weather disruptions and Read More …

American Airlines AAdvantage Members To Enjoy TSA Partnership

American Airlines AAdvantage® members will soon enjoy a streamlined process at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport security checkpoints through TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID. In the months ahead, eligible members who choose to enroll will be able to move through security Read More …

American Airlines Customers Stand Up To Cancer

Through this year’s annual fundraising campaign with Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C), American Airlines raised more than $4.3 million for innovative and life-saving cancer research, the most successful fundraising campaign the airline has completed since joining forces with SU2C in 2016. Stand Up Read More …

The “Breast” US Airports in 2024

As air travel adapts to the needs of modern families, select airports are leading the way with more welcoming environments for breastfeeding and pumping parents. Mamava, the leading innovator of lactation spaces, has just released its 2024 rankings of the top Read More …

United Helps Customers Match Aircraft To Wheelchair

More than 20,000 customers who travel with wheelchairs have already used United’s industry-first digital sizing tool since it launched in March 2024, with feedback from those customers helping contribute to a nearly four-point improvement in customer satisfaction scores compared to a year earlier. Read More …

Projected 2025 Travel Trends From Expedia, Hotels.com, VRBO

Expedia Group unveiled Unpack ’25, the annual data-driven outlook for what’s motivating travelers and where they will go next year. Expedia Group analyzed first-party travel data, insights from 25,000 travelers, and the latest industry innovation to “unpack” the eight noteworthy travel Read More …

United Plans Largest International Expansion Ever

United Airlines announced the largest international expansion in its history with service to eight new cities. Starting in May 2025, United will launch five new nonstop flights* from its hub in Newark/New York to destinations no other U.S. airline serves including Nuuk, Greenland; Palermo, Italy; Bilbao, Spain; Read More …