Delta Air Lines will retire its last McDonnell Douglas MD-88s and MD-90s in June, bidding goodbye to two jets that have worn the widget for more than 30 years. The June timeline comes weeks after the Atlanta-based carrier made known that both aircraft, colloquially known as “Mad Dogs,” would depart the fleet this year due […]
It’s not just mainline carriers that are shaking up their fleets in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. American Airlines has announced the retirement of a number of jet types, including the Boeing 757 and Airbus A330-300. Now the regional carriers that fly for its Eagle division are making changes of their own. Those operators are
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has some good news for the few people traveling during the coronavirus pandemic: they will not be flying out of the loathed Gate 35X for the foreseeable future. The airport is closing the north pier, where 35X is located, in Terminal B/C and moving all American Airlines flights to the
American Airlines is promising to come back at all nine of its U.S. hubs even as executives admit that they do not have a full view of the impact the coronavirus pandemic will wreak on the airline business. The promise comes as the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier unveiled deep cuts to its schedule as it
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with current information. Many hotel credit cards don’t just offer a sweet bonus when you first get the card, but also a valuable incentive to keep the card in your wallet — an annual free night award. In most cases, this annual free night can justify the card’s
If you’re a frequent flyer, choosing a carry-on bag can be a serious commitment. It is, after all, something you’re going to use for days — possibly even weeks — at a time during your travels. Even if you’re not a regular road warrior, it’s important to have a carry-on bag that will support your
While airline alliances are generally rather set in stone, the Oneworld alliance has had an exciting six months. The action kicked off with Delta poaching LATAM out of Oneworld, and carried on into 2020 with Royal Air Maroc joining Oneworld and the announcement that Alaska Airlines would join too. Royal Air Maroc represents a huge
The only news may seem to be bad news these days, but one thing that’s kept me positive is seeing how the world and the travel industry have come together. Just take a look at our favorite ways travel companies are giving back. And there’s more. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your
Earlier this month, United Airlines shared a video featuring a repatriation flight, bringing Australians home from San Francisco to Melbourne. The flight took place after the Centers for Disease Control initially recommended wearing “cloth face coverings in public settings,” so I was surprised to see that although most of the passengers had their faces covered,
Are you waiting for a refund for a canceled cruise? You’re not alone. Cruise lines have canceled thousands of departures in recent weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak, and they’re in the midst of processing full or partial refunds for several million customers. Cruise giant Carnival alone says it has been working on getting money
Every spring, we celebrate our country’s most incredible natural places during National Park Week, which stretches from April 18 to 26 in 2020. Sadly, many of us can’t commemorate the occasion by getting out and exploring these incredible landscapes, as many parks and campgrounds are closed and people are sheltering in place in an effort to
Editor’s note: At TPG, our top priority is providing our readers with the information needed to make educated decisions about travel and rewards-earning strategy. This is not the best time to travel, domestically or internationally, as airlines have cut major parts of their route networks. But we are sharing this information to provide value for
