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This Airline Just Made It Easier to Earn Status—and It's Already Rated the No. 1 Domestic Airline Loyalty Program

Courtesy of Alaska Airlines It just got easier to experience the perks of frequent flier airline status. This means that it is now faster than ever to achieve benefits and perks by flying with the airline. Alaska previously had a minimum of 20,000 miles to achieve its lowest status, called MVP. An Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 plane in flight.Credit:Courtesy of Alaska Airlines The next tier was 40,000, then 75,000, and finally 100,000 for the highest tier....

This Airline Just Posted $21 Flights to Las Vegas, New Orleans, and More

Dozens of new flight deals are available around the U.S. Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure It’s a summer of savings for a popular low-cost airline.Spirit Airlines, based in Fort Lauderdale, recently published dozens of new flight deals, with fares starting at only $20 to popular destinations such as Charlotte, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando, and Portland.Travel + Leisurespotted fares available including: Travelers looking to save the most amount on their next flight should visit Spirit’s"Flights" pagewhich has a section for popular deals on the airline’s site....

This Airline Just Unveiled a Super Mario-inspired Airplane—What to Know

A beloved character is getting a sky-high spotlight. Mario and Luigi are the first two characters located above the wing, and deliver big smiles to onlookers. The design also features different stars and yellow stripes, as a nod to the iconic video game. The new JetBlue Airbus A320 Nintendo livery design Cloudtop Cruiser.Credit:Jeffrey Moustache/Courtesy of JetBlue Airlines The airline says they dubbed the plane “Cloudtop Cruiser,” as another connection to Super Mario....

This Airline Launched 3 New Routes to a Stunning Caribbean Island — and It's Offering a Discount to Celebrate

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. The deals end February 13. To utilize the sale, travelers can enter the promotion code FEB15 while booking. The famous Flatt’s Village sitting above the turquoise water in Bermuda.Credit:Ashley Hense/Getty Images The aircraft feature several classes of service, including business and economy options. The family-friendly vacation destination is popular with spring break and summer travelers, as well as cruise ship passengers....

This Airline Pours 400,000 Bottles of Champagne a Year — Here's How It Picks Its Wines

Singapore Airlines has long distinguished itself with a top-flight Champagne selection. How the carrier picks its bottles is just as impressive. (In business class, guests are offered 2015 Piper-Heidsieck Brut Vintage.) Vineyards near Reims, France.Credit:Courtesy of Piper-Heidsieck All in, the airline pours about 400,000 bottles of bubbly a year, according to a spokesperson. Gathering up that quantity of high-end wine is no small task. Then theres the question of sourcing wines that will pair well with the onboard food, Cho Lee says....

This Airline Was Named the No. 1 Low-cost Carrier in the World

VietJet came in at top. Greg Bajor/Getty Images Vacationing isexpensive. No matter how you slice it, going on an adventure will cost you some cash. Commercial airplane in the air.Credit:Greg Bajor/Getty Images However, there are ways to save like considering a budget airline. In February, Airline Ratings released its rankings for the World’s Best Airlines of 2025. The team selected their airline “based on a set of stringent criteria.” Finally, the airline must have a seven-star safety rating and offer a consistent range of in-flight product....

This Airport Control Tower in Colorado Is Now a Brewery — With 6 Bowling Alleys and a Wright Flyer Aircraft Inside

Welcome to the intersection of aviation and craft beer fandom. Courtesy of FlyteCo Brewing Setting foot in an airport control tower is a dream held bytravelers and aviation fanaticsalike. Add abeer and a mountain view, and youre golden. Credit:Courtesy of FlyteCo Brewing Its all on tap atFlyteCo Brewingin Denver, which opened its second location in a defunct airport control tower. The tower couldnt ask for better tenants. The opportunity to occupy the former air traffic control tower of an international airport could not be passed up....

This Airport Hack Can Save You Up to 2 Hours in Travel Time When Flying Home From Europe

The process requires passengers go through a security screening from the TSA and Customs. Passengers present both their passport and boarding pass. You just pick up your bags and go. Credit:Getty Images The Dublin Airport reported a total of 28.1 million passengers in 2022,according to airport data. Getty Images

This Airport Just Took the Top Spot for Cleanest in the World — See the Ranking

The top 10 includes nine airports in Asia and one in Europe. Noriko Hayashi/Getty Images Tokyos Haneda Airport has managed to snag the top spot as world’s most cleanest airport. Haneda which also was named the No. Credit:Noriko Hayashi/Getty Images The list was rounded out by Hong Kong in eighth place and Taiwan Taoyuan in ninth. The tenth spot went to the only non-Asian airport, Switzerlands Zurich. The World Airport Awards also named the top cleanest airport in each region....

This Airport Was Just Named the Most Expensive in North America

Get ready to spend a bundle at San Diego International Airport. ullstein bild/Getty Images The airport experience isn’t exactly one many people look forward to. It often includes some stressful periods getting checked in, through security, and finding your gate. Credit:ullstein bild/Getty Images But some airports are way,wayworse on your wallet than others, andCasino.cais calling them out. “Looking to bunk nearby? Need a parking spot? Thatll be $30 for the night....

This Airport Was Just Named the Most Luxurious in the U.S.

The research even accounts for if an airport has a caviar bar. Angus Mordant/Getty Images As any frequent traveler can tell you, flying can sometimes be a drag. Not thecruising comfortably at 35,000 feetpart, but the getting through the airport part. Credit:Angus Mordant/Getty Images This pales in comparison to the No. 1 pick,Dubai International Airport(DXB), which scored 83 out of 100. See all the other airports to make the top 20 list atallcleartravel....

This Airport Was Just Named the No. 1 in the World (Again) for 2025

Singapore’s iconic airport topped the list. kitzcorner/Getty Images Travelers generally aim to minimize time in the airport. Istanbul Airport ranked No. Jewel Changi Airport is a nature-themed entertainment and retail complex surrounded by and linked to one of the passenger terminals of Changi Airport, Singapore.Credit:kitzcorner/Getty Images South Korea’s Incheon International Airport ranked fifth globally.

This Alaskan Cruise Has an Adults-only Top-deck Retreat Perfect for Whale Watching — Plus Dogsledding on a Glacier, Ziplining Through a Rainforest, and a Train Journey, Too

On our final turn, pine forests gave way to an almost blinding blanket of white. This was oursecond trip to Alaska, but our first cruise together. Off the ship, we were testing ourselves and trying new things. Dogsledding on a glacier in Skagway.Credit:Nina Ruggiero/Travel + Leisure On the ship, there were familiar comforts for both of us. Discovery Princesstook its maiden voyage in 2022 and holds up to 3,660 passengers in its 1,830 staterooms....