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O’Hare moved past Atlanta for having the most “flight operations” in 2018, according to the full-year figures released by the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday. It was the first time since 2014 that O’Hare beat Atlanta in the category. So, what’s the catch? Atlanta is expected to remain both the USA’s and the world’s busiest… Continue reading Chicago Overtakes Atlanta As USA’s Busiest Airport Sort Of

Southwest Airlines announced the addition of two weekend-only seasonal routes to its schedule. It also confirmed the return of seven seasonal routes that will resume in August. The full schedule details are below. Dallas Love-Corpus Christi, Texas Begins Aug. 10. One daily round-trip flight each Saturday. Richmond, Virginia-Tampa, Florida Begins Aug. 10. One daily round-trip… Continue reading Southwest Airlines Extends Schedule, Adds New Seasonal Routes

Allegiant Air will begin flying to Alaska for the first time, adding flights to Anchorage as part of a broader 16-route expansion announced by the carrier on Tuesday. Routes are discussed follow: Anchorage, Alaska Bellingham, Washington: Seasonal service begins May 22 with two flights a week Charleston, South Carolina Cleveland: Seasonal service begins June 6… Continue reading Allegiant: 16 New Routes Include First-Ever Alaska Flights

The golf and beach resort will become the 330th destination served by Delta and its Delta Connection partners. Service starts May 23, when Delta begins offering three daily round-trip flights to its hub in Atlanta. The flights will be operated by Delta Connection partner Republic Airlines on 69-seat Embraer E170 jets. Delta also will offer… Continue reading Delta Air Lines’ Newest Destination: Hilton Head, South Carolina

Singapore Airlines has launched an in-flight meal pre-ordering service that allows passengers in suites, first class, and business classes to pre-select their main courses. The service is to be available on all flights within the airline’s network. Singapore Airlines previously soft-launched it in August 2018, but only for trips departing and arriving in North Asia.… Continue reading Pre-Ordering Of Inflight Meals Now Available For All Singapore Airlines Flights

Delta Air Lines will add nonstop service to Mexico City from its Minneapolis/St. Paul hub. Daily service will begin June 8, with Delta offering one daily round-trip flight on 132-seat Airbus A319 aircraft. Delta says the flights will be operated “in conjunction” with joint-venture partner Aeromexico. As part of the partnership, the airlines can share… Continue reading Delta Adds Mexico City Route from Minneapolis/St. Paul hub

Airline passengers may pay a pretty penny for priority boarding, but Alaska Airlines will let flyers wearing ugly sweaters board early on Dec. 21 in honor of National Ugly Holiday Sweater Day. This is the second year in a row the airline has celebrated the viral day. Passengers are encouraged to tweet photos and videos… Continue reading Alaska Airlines to Give Priority Boarding to People in Ugly Sweaters