Ryanair has launched Travel Agent Direct (TAD), a platform tailored to offline travel agencies that enables direct booking, transparent pricing, and reliable communication with customers across 230+ destinations.
Southwest Airlines has partnered with Priceline to offer travelers more booking options, allowing customers to book Southwest flights directly on Priceline’s platform while still earning Rapid Rewards points.
Delta Air Lines has officially clarified that it will not use artificial intelligence to set individual ticket prices, responding to recent speculation and customer concerns about AI-driven pricing strategies.
Southwest Airlines appoints Doug Brooks as its new independent chairman, signaling strategic changes for the carrier during a period of board reshuffling and operational challenges.
Cartier debuts its first Swiss airport boutique at Zurich Airport, enhancing the luxury travel shopping experience in partnership with Bucherer.
The EU is ending the 100ml hand luggage liquid rule after nearly two decades, but travelers face an uneven rollout across airports.
JetBlue and United Airlines have received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to launch their ‘Blue Sky’ partnership, promising expanded routes, enhanced loyalty benefits, and stronger competition with major airline alliances.
American Airlines and Mastercard have extended their longstanding travel rewards partnership, promising enhanced benefits for frequent flyers and credit card holders alike.
Delta will roll out AI-based ticket pricing on 20% of domestic flights by year-end, tailoring fares to individual customers—a move praised for efficiency but criticized as “predatory” and invasive.
Qatar Airways has introduced ‘Privilege Club Pro,’ a loyalty subscription service offering monthly Avios and Qpoints, priority check-in, lounge access, bonus earnings, and exclusive experiences designed to accelerate elite status for frequent flyers.
iCandy’s “Little Flyers Index” reveals the top 10 airports worldwide that go the extra mile for traveling families—measuring everything from nursing rooms to play zones and dining options.
As of July 8, 2025, travelers across all U.S. airports no longer need to remove shoes during standard security screenings—a nearly 20‑year‑old policy shift following technological advancements in TSA scanners.
Flights to Europe are cheaper this summer, but Americans are spending more once they land. A weaker dollar and rising local prices are reshaping the economics of European travel.
Frankfurt Airport will open Terminal 3 in 2026 with 64 new retail spaces featuring global brands like BOSS, Montblanc, and GateZero, redefining the travel shopping experience.
United Airlines has experienced intermittent Wi-Fi outages on flights using Starlink internet, highlighting technical challenges during the early rollout phase of this in-flight connectivity upgrade.