Airlines
Airline news that changes how you fly: routes, seats, status and loyalty programs.
BMO VIPorter Mastercard: Split 50 Million Porter Points
New BMO VIPorter World Elite Mastercard holders who spend $2,000 in 50 days split a 50 million point pool, on top of up to 70,000 points.
Read the post →Etihad Pulls the A380 From Toronto Pearson in 2027
Etihad's early 2027 schedule removes the Airbus A380 from Toronto and Singapore and cuts frequencies on about two dozen routes.
Read the post →United Club at Washington Dulles: New 600 Seat Lounge
United is opening Concourse E at Washington Dulles with a nearly 40,000 square foot United Club that seats more than 600 people.
Read the post →Air Transat Adds Five Europe Routes for Summer 2027
Air Transat adds five nonstop Europe routes for summer 2027, including Geneva and Birmingham.
Read the post →Air Transat Staria: New Loyalty Program With Shared Points
Air Transat has opened Staria, a new loyalty program that earns 3 to 7 points per dollar and lets up to nine people share points.
Read the post →What If the Airline Cancels My Business Class Award?
You still get a seat or your points back, and the change is usually free when the airline caused it.
Read the post →Flying Blue Promo Rewards: 25% Off Business Class Awards
Air France KLM Flying Blue is taking 25% off select business class awards to the Americas in November 2026.
Read the post →United Basic First Class: No Refunds, No Redeemable Miles
United Airlines now sells basic domestic first class fares with no refunds, a $199 change fee, no free seat selection and no redeemable miles.
Read the post →Aeroplan Now Books Harbour Air Seaplane Flights
Since October 28, 2026, you can use Aeroplan points on eligible scheduled Harbour Air flights on the BC coast.
Read the post →WestJet Rewards 2027: Platinum Now Takes $15,000 TQS
From January 1, 2027, WestJet Rewards Silver, Gold and Platinum need up to 50% more Tier Qualifying Spend.
Read the post →Southwest Airlines Lounges: 11 Clubs Coming in 2027
Southwest Airlines plans to open 11 airport lounges, with the first ones starting in 2027.
Read the post →Aer Lingus Adds Free Starlink WiFi on All Long Haul Jets
Aer Lingus has finished installing free Starlink WiFi on all 12 A330s and 14 A321s in its long haul fleet.
Read the post →United Club Houston: Largest Airline Lounge in the Americas
United has opened a 54,000 square foot United Club in Houston's new Terminal B North Concourse, with seating for 800.
Read the post →SAS Status Match: Buy SkyTeam Lounge Access Once
SAS EuroBonus will match your airline status to Silver, Gold or Diamond for a one time fee, and Gold and Diamond bring SkyTeam Elite Plus lounge access.
Read the post →JetBlue BlueFirst: New First Class, Less Economy Legroom
JetBlue's BlueFirst first class rolls out fleetwide from December 2026, and economy seat pitch drops from 32 to 30 inches.
Read the post →Air Canada Montréal to Seville Nonstop on the A321XLR
Air Canada is adding nonstop Montréal to Seville flights on the Airbus A321XLR, the only nonstop between Seville and North America.
Read the post →How Do I Book Air Canada Business Class With Aeroplan?
Find the seat on the Aeroplan search first, check who flies it and what cash it adds, then move your points and book.
Read the post →United MileagePlus 2027: 1K Now Takes 32,000 PQPs
United is dropping the flight count path to elite status for 2027 and raising Premier 1K to 32,000 PQPs.
Read the post →Air Canada A350-1000: Why It Matters at Toronto Pearson
Air Canada's aging 777-300ERs leave weight behind on hot Toronto days, and the new A350-1000 could fix that and open new routes.
Read the post →Air Canada Embarq: 50% More Aeroplan Points on Work Trips
Air Canada Embarq is a free booking platform for Canadian businesses, with 50% more Aeroplan points and up to 5% off fares at launch.
Read the post →Porter's $450 Million Montreal YHU Airport: Worth It?
Porter Airlines is building a $450 million second airport for Montreal at YHU, focused on domestic travel.
Read the post →Can a Family of Four Fly Business Class on Points?
Yes, but most airlines show only one or two seats, so search the airlines that release four or more.
Read the post →British Airways A380: 106 Business Class Seats
British Airways unveiled new A380 cabins with a new first class suite and a 106 seat business class cabin, the largest in the world.
Read the post →Alaska Atmos Rewards Points on Sale: Worth 1.88 Cents?
Alaska Atmos Rewards is selling points with up to a 100% bonus in a targeted sale, about 1.88 US cents each at the top tier.
Read the post →How Many Points for Business Class to Europe?
Plan on about 60,000 points one way at the low end, and Aeroplan partner flights are often the cheapest and steadiest way to get there.
Read the post →Air India's New Boeing 787 Now Flies Toronto to Delhi
Air India's new Boeing 787 now operates most of its Toronto to Delhi schedule from Toronto Pearson.
Read the post →Capital One Miles to JAL: What the 30% Bonus Was Worth
The September bonus ended on the 30th. Here is what it paid, and how to be ready when the next one lands.
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