Southwest Has New Checked Bag Fees, Basic Fare Options

Southwest Airlines, aiming to boost revenue and align with industry practices, will begin charging for checked bags on flights booked after May 28th. They’re also introducing a new, lower-cost basic fare tier on the same date. While loyalty program members Read More …

Germany Strike Causes Flight Cancellations

A widespread strike by German airport ground staff and security personnel demanding better wages has caused significant disruption to European air travel, particularly affecting flights between Spain’s Barcelona and Girona airports and major German hubs like Munich and Frankfurt. Hundreds Read More …

Delta To Anchor New Airport Terminal In Tampa

Delta Air Lines will get top billing when Tampa International Airport opens its long-anticipated Airside D in 2028. The Atlanta-based carrier has signed a 20-year deal with the airport to use at least six gates and operate one of two Read More …

Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic Latest To Offer Apple AirTag Location Feature

More airlines are getting onboard with Apple AirTag’s location feature for baggage processes. Lufthansa Group airlines – including Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings – are integrating the Apple AirTag location feature into their baggage tracing, effective immediately. Read More …

Getting There: Frontier To Add First Class As It Continues Transformation

Frontier Airlines is excited to announce the next phase of its game-changing transformation, The New Frontier. Rolling out in 2025, these enhancements deliver more comfort, value, and rewards for travelers. Key features include First Class seating, free seat upgrades into Frontier’s premium Read More …

United Airlines To Add Free Starlink Service

 United today set a new standard of inflight connectivity by signing the industry’s largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s fast, reliable Wi-Fi service to the airline’s mainline and regional aircraft fleet, for free. United customers will soon enjoy the Read More …