The British Airways lounge in Seattle is open once again, following an extensive refurbishment.
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Loyalty, Legroom Drive Value at Allegiant, Sunset for Sunseeker
Allegiant continues to derive value from its efforts to move upscale, as its extra legroom and loyalty programs contribute to the carrier’s profitability.
JetBlue’s Premium Credit Card is Here
The easiest way to access JetBlue’s planned lounges in Boston and New York City (JFK) will be via the carrier’s newly announced premium credit card, issued in partnership with Barclays US. But is it worth the $499 annual fee?
JetBlue confirms EvenMore offering
JetBlue’s freshly revamped EvenMore offering will take flight from 28 January 2025, with the benefits largely matching those previously reported by PaxEx.Aero.
United updates Starlink deployment details
United Airlines says the rollout of its new Starlink-powered inflight internet service will happen faster than previously planned, with the first commercial flight in February 2025.
Alaska Airlines launches long-haul hub at Seattle, pushes premium
Tokyo will be the first long-haul market for Alaska Airlines from its Seattle hub, with a dozen new markets planned by the end of the decade.
Lufthansa launches Allegris ancillary pricing
Want a window seat in business class? If you’re flying in the new Lufthansa Allegris cabin that’s likely to cost extra.
American gets exclusive with Citi, boots Barclays from cobrand party
American Airlines and Citi are finally going exclusive. After years of a multi-party cobrand credit card relationship Barclays will be pushed out as part of a new, 10-year deal for American.
First Class, Companion Pass coming to Frontier
Frontier Airlines will launch a first class cabin in late 2025 as it continues in its efforts to reinvent itself and remain competitive in a market where premium services deliver outsized revenue.
Paid premium massively displaced upgrades, exactly how Delta wants it to be
Fifteen years ago Delta Air Lines sold just 6% of its domestic first class seats. Today that number is 75%, and the carrier has plans to keep the paid share high, while still keeping the loyalty program relevant.