United Airlines Rejoins JFK with New JetBlue Partnership Plan

Thursday, May 29, 2025, 8:22 am

United Airlines is set to make a comeback at JFK International Airport after a two‐year hiatus under a new partnership with JetBlue. This strategic deal allows customers to earn and redeem miles across both airlines, hinting at a fresh competitive era for East Coast air travel.

theepochtimes.com / United Airlines Partners With JetBlue, Paving Way for JFK Return and Shared Perks

foxbusiness.com / United and JetBlue unveil partnership with cross-airline perks

oann.com / JetBlue, United tie up to let passengers book on both websites

cnbc.com / United Airlines plans to return to JFK — again — in new partnership with JetBlue

go.com / United Airlines will return to JFK with several daily flights in a deal with JetBlue

cbsnews.com / JetBlue, United announce points partnership

cbsnews.com / United Airlines and JetBlue strike deal, swapping routes and impacting points

bloomberg.com / United, JetBlue Deal Lets Travelers Use Loyalty Points and Seats Across Carriers - Bloomberg

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Southwest Airlines ends free checked bag policy

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 11:22 am

Southwest Airlines has ended its beloved free checked bag policy, now charging fees for every bag. This long-awaited policy reversal marks a shift in an industry trend, leaving nostalgic travelers grumbling over the loss of complimentary luggage.

oann.com / Southwest Airlines ends free baggage policy, to charge $35 for first bag

cbsnews.com / Southwest becomes last major U.S. airline to set new checked bag fee

cbsnews.com / Here's how much checked bags will now cost on Southwest as airline implements new policy

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Southwest Airlines Ends Free Bags, Charges Passengers New Fees

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 9:23 am

Southwest Airlines has tossed aside its decades-long free-checked-bag policy in favor of new fees, sparking confused outrage among travelers. The airline’s sudden policy flip has left many scratching their heads—and wallets—as they brace for a more expensive boarding process.

nypost.com / Southwest Airlines ending free baggage policy — this is how much it’ll cost

cbsnews.com / U.S. airlines made over $7.2 billion in checked bag fees in 2024

cbsnews.com / Southwest announces its new baggage fees for checked bags

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Massive Memorial Day Air Travel Delays Due To Weather Disruptions

Monday, May 26, 2025, 1:22 pm

Travelers nationwide faced significant flight delays on Memorial Day as adverse weather wreaked havoc at major airports. The unexpected conditions disrupted holiday itineraries, leaving passengers frustrated while officials worked to manage the widespread travel chaos.

foxbusiness.com / Memorial Day travelers face flight delays across multiple US airports due to weather

nypost.com / Grapefruit-sized hail, thunderstorms put a damper on Texas Memorial Day

cbsnews.com / Memorial Day travelers face thousands of flight delays across U.S.

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Memorial Day Travel Surge Under New Real ID Scrutiny

Monday, May 26, 2025, 10:53 am

Multiple reports describe a bustling Memorial Day travel rush—with airports and highways teeming as Americans head home for the holiday—compounded by the introduction of tougher Real ID compliance checks. Bureaucratic hurdles now add irony to an otherwise predictable seasonal exodus.

cbsnews.com / Millions travel home from Memorial Day Weekend

cbsnews.com / Eye Opener: Americans prepare for Memorial Day travel rush

cbsnews.com / Millions of Americans head home from holiday weekend in test of new Real ID compliance

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Unruly passenger forces Tokyo flight diversion to Seattle

Sunday, May 25, 2025, 7:21 pm

An unruly passenger’s attempt to open an exit door mid-flight forced a Tokyo-bound international flight to divert to Seattle. Authorities intercepted and detained the offender upon landing, adding another chapter to the growing list of in-flight security mishaps that continue to unsettle air travel protocols.

cbsnews.com / Passenger arrested after forcing international flight to divert

cnn.com / Flight from Tokyo diverted to Seattle after passenger tries to open exit door in flight - CNN

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Delta Air Lines Celebrates Its 100th Year of Flight Innovation

Sunday, May 25, 2025, 9:21 am

Delta Air Lines marks its centennial by reflecting on its origins as an aerial crop-dusting pioneer in the Mississippi Delta. The airline, which has overcome mergers, recessions, and bankruptcies, is celebrating this historic milestone with commemorative initiatives that honor its long, storied past.

cbsnews.com / Delta Air Lines' 100th year takes flight

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