Updated Nov 2, 2026, 1:21 PM. Headlines link out to their original publishers.
Global Travel & Aviation
Airline, airport, route and industry news from around the world.
- Travel1m ago
Ouch: Flying Blue Makes Earning XPs Through SAF 50% More Expensive
Flying Blue now charges €15 per XP for sustainable aviation fuel contributions, up from €10, making this route to elite status 50% more expensive and less forgiving.
One Mile at a Time
- Travel1h ago
Save On Etihad Flights With Amex Offers (Targeted)
A new targeted Amex Offers deal gives a $200 statement credit when you spend $1,000+ on Etihad flights by December 31, 2026. Here's how to maximize it.
One Mile at a Time
- Travel1h ago
Adani Expects ‘One or Two’ Foreign Airlines to Pause Mumbai Flights Rather Than Move Airports
Adani says a few airline exits would barely dent passenger numbers, but that’s not the only measure of a new airport’s success. If well-known long-haul carriers refuse to fly to M…
Skift
- Travel2h ago
Flying Around Russia Is Testing Airlines’ Climate Targets
Avoiding Russia has become a climate problem for airlines heading from Europe to Northeast Asia — and a competitive disadvantage. Finnair, one of the most affected airlines, says…
Skift
- Travel2h ago
Save On Air France-KLM Flights With Amex Offers (Targeted)
A new targeted Amex Offers deal gives you a $250 statement credit when you spend $2,500+ on Air France-KLM flights, though it's less lucrative than past offers.
One Mile at a Time
- Travel2h ago
Is airline elite status still worth it?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines overhauled their loyalty programs, and status is becoming more about spending than flying. Here's what we think about elite status.
The Points Guy
- Travel2h ago
Travel’s Next Dollar: Aircraft Orders and Hotel Sales Lead October’s Deals
Skift Intelligence is built on a framework designed to track every decision that determines where the next dollar in travel is going. Capital Moves, a new feature updated daily, t…
Skift
- Travel2h ago
Buy Finnair Plus Avios For 50% Off (1.06 Cents Each): Best-Ever Price Worth It?
Finnair Plus is selling Avios at up to 50% off through November 16, 2026, and paying in yen brings the cost down to 1.06 cents each. Here's the math.
One Mile at a Time
- Travel3h ago
Singapore Airlines’ New First & Business Class Cabins Will Be Unveiled This Week
Singapore Airlines is retrofitting 41 A350s with new first and business class cabins, but the rollout has slipped again — here's the updated timeline.
One Mile at a Time
- Travel3h ago
Willie Walsh Wants IndiGo to Go Long-Haul Without Losing Its Low-Cost Core
Many airlines have learned the hard way that building short-haul networks around long-haul ambitions can backfire. Walsh believes IndiGo’s scale can generate connections without a…
Skift
- Travel11h ago
Don't make these time-change mistakes when planning travel
When you travel, follow our tips to avoid common daylight-saving snafus and other time-zone mistakes.
The Points Guy
- Travel18h ago
United card bonuses: Best-ever offers on 2 of the personal cards
If you're considering opening a United credit card, you want to apply at the right time. Let's look at the welcome offers on the six cobranded cards from Chase.
The Points Guy
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