The next Oneworld alliance airline? Canada’s Porter Airlines says it would be ‘obvious’ choice

Could a once-niche Canadian airline be the next member of the Oneworld alliance? Porter Airlines seems to be pondering the idea. Over the past two years, the Toronto-based carrier has struck up partnerships with both Alaska Airlines and, most recently, American Airlines — the two Oneworld carriers based in the U.S. Those tie-ups allow Atmos Rewards and American Airlines…

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10 luxury hotels that go all-out for the holidays

Ready or not, the holidays are here, and that means twinkling lights, garlands, hot cocoa, decorated trees, menorahs and — for many people around the world — travel. If you’re looking to travel somewhere this year that really gets into the holiday spirit, consider heading to a hotel that takes the season seriously by decorating every square inch in…

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Are you overpaying? 9 ways to minimize credit card surcharges

You may have noticed a growing trend at checkout: credit card surcharges. These small add-on fees might not seem like much, but they can quickly chip away at the value of your rewards — and your wallet. Often called convenience or service fees, surcharges help businesses offset rising processing and interchange costs. But knowing when they apply (and how…

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Delta CEO: Airlines trying to ‘copy us’ as flyers embrace upscale seat options

Executives at American Airlines and Delta Air Lines see more premium opportunities 2026. Both carriers expect the strong demand for premium air travel — think everything from premium economy seats up to the new Flagship Suites on American’s new Boeing 787-9P planes, where the “P” stands for “premium” — to continue into next year. “We’re going to have a…

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Turkish Airlines and South African Airways Sign Codeshare Agreement

Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, has signed a codeshare agreement with South African Airways, the national flag carrier of South Africa. The agreement, which will take effect on 1 March 2026, was signed in Geneva by Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Ahmet Bolat and South African Airways Prof. CEO John…

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Korean Air and Hanjin Group airlines to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi powered by Starlink fleetwide

Korean Air, alongside Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul, will introduce Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi to its entire fleet. This marks the first time a South Korean airline will adopt Starlink for in-flight connectivity, an initiative that aims to significantly elevate the passenger and crew experience ahead of the airlines’ full integration. Starlink, SpaceX’s low Earth…

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