Mark Reif

Yesterday, Frontier Airlines debuted its “Thank You Sale,” offering up to 100% off base fares. Through November 20, customers can use the code SAVE100 for 100% off base fares for flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, and 50% off base fares for trips on Mondays and Thursdays. The deals are good for travel through February 26, 2025. To take advantage of the sale, customers must book on FlyFrontier.com.

Last week, Icelandair announced service between Iceland and Instanbul, beginning September 5, 2025. The route to Istanbul will embark four times weekly, with a flight time of around five hours and 30 minutes. Also included in the announcement was the expansion of the codeshare agreement between Icelandair and Turkish Airlines, initially formed in the summer of 2023.

Starting today and continuing through November 21, Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines are offering special fares from the Pacific Northwest to Australia and New Zealand. The flights from Portland and Seattle are the most direct route to the Southern Hemisphere, and include a stopover in Honolulu. Fares start at $390 one-way for travel dates through April 30, 2025, for Auckland, New Zealand, and February 1 through September 30, 2025, for Sydney, Australia. The post Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines are offe

Frontier Airlines will introduce 16 new routes in February and March 2025. The flights will serve 21 airports across the U.S. and Caribbean, and to celebrate, the airline is offering fares starting at $19.

Business Travel News, a reputable source of information for business travelers, has named Delta the top airline for business travelers for the 14th year in a row. The award commemorates a strong run as the airline marks its centennial celebration. The recognition follows Delta’s other accolades, including J.D. Power naming it the best for First/Business and Premium Economy passenger satisfaction and for the finest airline staff.

In a move sure to please cheeseburger aficionados, Delta Air Lines will begin serving Shake Shack burgers in-flight. The collaboration begins on Dec. 1 on flights out of Boston, with the airline planning expansion to additional markets through 2025. First-class customers on 900-mile-plus routes will be able to pre-select a Shake Shack burger as their meal.

Last month, American Airlines introduced technology to prevent passengers from boarding before their assigned group. Initial testing occurred at Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), Tucson International Airport (TUS), and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

The first Emirates World Retail Store just debuted in Manila, Philippines. The store offers an immersive Emirates experience and reimagines the travel retail experience. Located at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, the store comprises 221 square meters, with highlights like an Emirates A380 onboard Lounge display and a curated selection of Emirates-branded merchandise.

The first Emirates World Retail Store just debuted in Manila, Philippines. The store offers an immersive Emirates experience and reimagines the travel retail experience. Located at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, the store comprises 221 square meters, with highlights like an Emirates A380 onboard Lounge display and a curated selection of Emirates-branded merchandise.

Today, Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Rights fined five low-cost airlines $179 million Euros ($186 million). The fines resulted from reported “abusive practices” such as extra fees for cabin luggage. The fines could test budget airlines’ business model, which offers lower ticket prices but charges extra for things like larger carry-on bags, which are typically free.