Southwest’s fight at San Antonio escalated this week, with the carrier filing an official Complaint with the FAA about terminal reconstruction and gate allocations.
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British Airways opens revamped lounge in Seattle
The British Airways lounge in Seattle is open once again, following an extensive refurbishment.
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?
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.
A Tale of Two Turks: Flight-testing the 777 and A350 Business Class on Turkish Airlines
The varied fleet of Turkish Airlines means passengers can have a significantly different experience on board, especially in business class. Here’s a look at the A350 and 777 side-by-side.
JetBlue launches lounges in premium push
JetBlue spent the better part of the past decade arguing its on-board premium experience was so good it made travelers forget about the lack of a lounge on the ground. That changes late next year.
Avianca brings business class back to single-aisle fleet
Just over a year after completing the renovation of its A320s to remove business class seating, Avianca is bringing business class back to a subset of routes served by its fleet.
Delta softens the blow for Medallion, SkyClub changes
As promised by CEO Ed Bastian, Delta is adjusting the SkyMiles and SkyClub changes it announced just four weeks ago. The revised rules lower the spend requirements and boost long-term loyalty value, among other updates.
Delta’s SkyMiles shakeup hits Medallion status, SkyClub access rules
Is the updated Delta SkyMiles program actually a simplified scheme for earning status? That’s debatable. But at least the company didn’t call it enhanced this time.
Boston Logan opens Terminal E expansion
Just six years after its prior expansion, Boston’s Logan International Airport is growing once again. Terminal E now has an additional four gates, supporting the recovery of international air service in the region.