United-JetBlue Blue Sky alliance redemption options

The new United and JetBlue Blue Sky partnership began this morning. TPG aviation reporter Sean Cudahy wrote a story overviewing the new United-JetBlue Blue Sky partnership, including the earning rates you can expect and other upcoming changes. But, in this article, I’ll dive into what we’ve found while searching for United-operated award flights through JetBlue…

Air Canada to begin US flights from downtown Toronto airport

Air Canada is doubling in size at Toronto’s convenient downtown Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) with four new U.S. routes. The expansion begins March 29, 2026, with the Star Alliance carrier’s first U.S. nonstop from YTZ to New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on a De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400. The route is possible thanks…

American Airlines sets debut for brand-new Airbus A321XLR plane

At long last, American Airlines has set a date for the debut of its newest, premium-heavy plane. Just before the holidays, the Fort Worth-based carrier will inaugurate service on its first-ever Airbus A321XLR, a single-aisle aircraft that will sport its newest-generation Flagship Suites — along with a bona fide premium economy cabin and the fuel…

United Airlines’ 10-destination Chicago expansion deals blow to American Airlines

The folks at American Airlines’ Fort Worth headquarters are probably shaking their heads right about now. That’s because United Airlines just announced 10 new destinations from its O’Hare International Airport (ORD) hub in Chicago, all launching next year. Six of the 10 destinations are new to travelers from ORD, while four will compete against American….

American will update its oldest long-haul planes with spiffy new seats

American Airlines will bring its swankiest new business-class suites to its oldest long-haul planes. The Fort Worth-based carrier on Thursday announced plans to give its Boeing 777-200ERs a “nose-to-tail” cabin face-lift. That includes outfitting its workhorse long-haul planes with the airline’s fancy new Flagship Suites — the spiffy lie-flat product that debuted this past summer…