Lufthansa First awards still missing from partner programs

For weeks, I hoped the disappearance of long-haul Lufthansa First award availability through partner programs that began on June 1 was temporary. But about a month later, it still hasn’t returned — and it now appears to be the new reality. Granted, even before June 1, it was difficult to book Lufthansa First through partner…

American Airlines brings commercial flights back to Naples, Florida

American Airlines is bringing commercial service back to a tiny airport on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Over the weekend, American filed plans to launch nonstop service later this year from Naples, Florida. The move would give travelers in Southwest Florida an alternative airport to the region’s main hub, and mark the return of commercial service back…