Alaska Airlines shipped hops 2,700 miles so a brewery in Hawaii could make a specific kind of beer
In an industry first, Alaska Airlines delivered 1,287 pounds of farm-fresh Pacific Northwest hops to Maui and Anchorage so local breweries could make West Coast IPAs. Transportation25 new airlines have launched globally since the pandemic rocked the industry in 2020 — see the list
Airline entrepreneurs sensing industry fear and dread have seized on the opportunity to take advantage of the worst crisis in commercial aviation history. TransportationA new Canadian airline with a smiling emoji logo just launched in September and is coming to the US next year — meet Jetlines
Canada's Jetlines launched in September with a single plane running between Toronto and Calgary. TransportationFlights just before Christmas cost 39% more this year and it might only get more expensive
Not all travel days during Christmas and New Year's are created equal – but there are better days to fly if you are flexible. TransportationSee how Singapore Airlines' chefs develop meals for the world's longest flights in a luxury spa test kitchen
Singapore Airlines first partnered with Golden Door on a business class menu for nonstop flights from the US in late 2021. TransportationLow-cost airline Sun Country is launching 15 new non-stop routes to New York, Charlotte, and Atlantic City from its Minneapolis hub — see the list
The nonstop routes run from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to new and returning destinations like Detroit, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Louisville. TransportationTake a look at the planes upstart airline Northern Pacific plans to use to connect Japan and Korea with major US cities through Alaska
Northern Pacific plans to start flying from NYC, LA, Orlando, and Vegas to Japan and South Korea starting in 2023. TransportationJetBlue is launching service to Paris from JFK and Boston
JetBlue joins United and Delta in the rush to reconnect US cities to Europe after pandemic-induced route reductions. TransportationLow-cost startup airline Breeze is launching 3 new routes from North Carolina
The addition of Raleigh-Durham will bring Breeze Airways' national footprint to 35 cities – more than double what the rapidly-growing startup carrier launched with in May 2021. TransportationAllegiant and Spirit among the worst airlines in the world, behind only one other carrier, according to a new study
Spirit tied for 59th place in the study and Allegiant finished 61st out of the 62 largest airlines in the world based on departures. TransportationLow-cost startup airline Breeze is launching 2 new routes from Southern California
Breeze is adding John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California to its map with new nonstop routes to Orlando International Airport and Provo Municipal Airport in Utah. SportsTexas Tech football team practices on the airport tarmac during 8-hour flight delay en route to TCU game — see photos
The Texas Tech players lined up opposite each other on the tarmac and ran through plays in sweatsuits and sneakers during the lengthy delay. TravelAirbnb is listing castles where you can sleep like royalty for less than the cost of a cheap hotel — see inside
Turns out there's a castle for every traveler's budget, with plenty of Airbnb listings under $100 per night. Of course, digs most fit for a king can run upward of $5,000. TransportationTSA screened 15 million passengers last week, surpassing 2019 levels as travel demand continues to rise
Pent-up demand by US travelers, additional global routes, and relaxing COVID-19 restrictions worldwide have led to an increase in international travel. TransportationI went inside Delta's new LAX Sky Club and found a luxurious space full of passenger-friendly touches — take a tour
Take a tour of Delta's 30,000-square-foot Sky Club at LAX, part of Delta's recent multi-billion-dollar investments in improving customer . TransportationA new report reveals the best — and worst — days to book a flight
Crunching the data reveals some interesting trends that can save you money the next time you fly. TransportationThere's a 50% higher chance your flight will be delayed if it leaves after 3 p.m., a new report says
The new 2023 Air Travel Hacks Report may confirm some travelers' long-held suspicions. TransportationSee inside the Wisk air taxi backed by Boeing that has no onboard pilot
Wisk Aero was the first in the US to successfully fly an autonomous air taxi and wants to stay ahead of eVTOL competitors backed by Delta, United, and American. TransportationLufthansa just revealed its new first class suites with closeable doors where passengers can dine at a restaurant-style table on caviar
Lufthansa is investing nearly $2.5 billion in premium products and services as part of the largest fleet modernization effort in the company's history. TransportationDisney restored Walt's Mickey Mouse One Gulfstream private plane that was left to rot in Florida's heat and humidity – take a closer look at the vintage plane
The abandoned and neglected historic Gulfstream plane was left in mothballs in a Disney World field until "shame" forced the company to take action.ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7o8HSoqWeq6Oeu7S1w56pZ5ufonyiwdOhpqtnkqeupcWMppicZZSku6K4ww%3D%3D