Air France to launch new route from Las Vegas to Paris in 2026

Starting in 2026, the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas will be just a flight away from the real thing. On Wednesday, Air France announced nonstop service between Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). The new flights will begin April 15, 2026, connecting Vegas to its fifth European…

Delta Air Lines unveils meals by celebrity chef José Andrés

When Delta Air Lines’ CEO Ed Bastian and celebrity chef José Andrés met up in Texas for the SXSW festival last year, they launched an idea. Now, after months of fine-tuning menus and several recipe iterations, Delta One and domestic first-class passengers are in for a treat. Starting Nov. 4, Delta will roll out menu…

Get a 25% bonus when you transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Southwest

Here at TPG, we often recommend that you earn transferable credit card points so you can transfer them to hotel and airline partners. This not only gives you maximum flexibility, but it also allows you to take advantage of valuable transfer bonuses like the current transfer bonus Chase is offering when you transfer points to…

Delta Platinum vs. Delta Reserve: Credit card showdown

Delta Air Lines offers one of the most comprehensive credit card portfolios of any major airline. It features entry-level, mid-tier and premium cards for consumers and businesses. When it comes to considering benefits and value, some Delta flyers may be stuck between the mid-tier Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card at a $350 annual fee…

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…

JetBlue drops one of its newest international destinations

JetBlue filed plans to exit one of its newest international destinations as it continues to tweak its route map as part of a broader effort to return to profitability. The New York-based carrier will cease flying to Bonaire’s Flamingo International Airport (BON) on Jan. 3, 2026, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed…