Airlines expressed economic concern. Should online travel giants be worried?
Airlines including Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines cut their earnings forecasts in recent weeks amid a shifting economy and tensions around trade policies coming to a head. Consumer confidence has also become an issue, dropping significantly last month and marking the “largest monthly decline since
Frontier Airlines Is Offering Free Flights for Friends—What to Know
Frontier Airlines recently launched a Friends Fly Free promotion. Members of the airline’s Discount Den program can get free round trips for companions on bookings made through March 23, 2025. The discount airline has been rolling out deals to welcome new customers. A friendly getaway just got cheaper. Frontier Airlines
Less than 10% of airlines have invested in startups
Airlines are focused on sustainability and artificial intelligence when it comes to startup investing, according to a report from the Lufthansa Innovation Hub (LIH), but generally they are conservative when it comes to spending their money in this way. The report, based on LIH’s tracking of airline startup investment deals, found that
Spirit Airlines Is Having a Flash Sale With Deals Across the Country Starting at $43
Spirit Airlines is having a sale to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with deals hitting major destinations including Orlando, New Orleans, New York City, and more. The airline is offering deals across the country starting at $43. The sale ends March 18. You’re in luck this St. Patrick’s Day, as new
Southwest Airlines to end free checked bags policy
Bags will no longer fly free on Southwest Airlines — unless you’re willing to pay up for a high-priced fare, boast elite status, or carry one of its cobranded credit cards. In an announcement that figured to shake the foundation of its relationship with customers, the Dallas-based carrier on Tuesday
Spirit Airlines Just Announced a Major Expansion With Dozens of New Flights
Spirit Airlines is emerging from the shadow of bankruptcy and route cuts by adding dozens of new routes. Major airports including Nashville, Charlotte, Detroit, Dallas, and Baltimore/Washington are getting significant route additions. Get ready for many more options for low-cost flights coming this spring. Starting in May, Spirit Airlines will
What deregulation could mean for U.S. airlines and the payment industry
It’s 2025, Donald Trump’s second term as president of the United States is about to commence, and the signs are clear that the new administration will be on the side of deregulation. Many U.S.-based travel technology industry executives are optimistic about the bigger picture. For airlines and travel payment providers,
Member milestone: Singapore Airlines is offering 20% off some KrisFlyer redemptions
Singapore Airlines has just reached 10 million members joining its KrisFlyer loyalty program, and to celebrate, it is offering discounts and bonuses across its network. For new flight redemptions made between March 7 and 23, KrisFlyer members can enjoy a 20% discount on the miles needed for economy flights across
Getting to Guatemala and Nicaragua Is About to Get Easier Thanks to This Airline’s New Routes
Avianca is offering new direct routes between Miami and Guatemala City, and Fort Lauderdale and Managua. The news follows an earlier announcement of new routes between Tampa and Bogotá, Medellín and Fort Lauderdale, and San José (Costa Rica) and Miami. Avianca is opening up two new direct routes to Central