WHY IT RATES: New craft beers, tacos for breakfast, United Airlines’ dining and beverage options are expanding in many notable ways.—Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer. Beginning May 1, United Airlines will offer customers several new dining, snacking and beverage options in its Choice Menu including egg and chicken chorizo tacos for breakfast and a barbecue…

American Airlines is facing a wrongful death lawsuit from the family of a woman who died after suffering a medical emergency during a flight two years ago. According to NBC Dallas, 25-year-old Brittany Oswell was on American Flight 102 from Honolulu to Dallas when she suffered an embolism that’s caused her to lose consciousness in…

Officials from Southwest Airlines expect bookings to take a hit in the second quarter of 2018 due to the investigation of the carrier’s engines following the death of a passenger earlier this month. According to Reuters.com, Southwest revealed in its quarterly earnings report that the airline believes second-quarter unit revenue will drop by 1-3 percent,…

To mark its two decades in business, Air Tahiti Nui has gotten a makeover. The airline’s new look includes a revamped logo and new brand identity focused on the ubiquitous Tiare flower, which has been long synonymous with Air Tahiti Nui and the islands of Tahiti themselves. Now more sophisticated and modern looking, the flower…

High-tea is typically a fairly formal affair. An afternoon tradition arguably made most famous by Britain’s upper class, it often includes the presentation of a variety of plated items ranging from cold meats to tarts, homemade bread, teacakes and fruitcake. MORE Airlines & Airports In other words, it’s not your usual airline fare. But that…

WHY IT RATES: Eurowings will provide a new way for travelers to reach Dusseldorf, which is a European hub and an economic center in Germany. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Senior Writer MORE Airlines & Airports On April 28, 2018, Eurowings will begin its new, nonstop service between New York (JFK) and Dusseldorf, Germany. The airline operates…

WHY IT RATES: For travel agents with clients looking to travel in the lap of luxury, the United Polaris lounge opening at the San Francisco airport is an ideal selling point.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. Beginning April 30, customers traveling in United Polaris, the airline’s international premium cabin travel experience, will be able to…

Delta Air Lines and Korean Air have announced the expansion of their codeshare program following government approval. The new codeshare flights will include a connection between Seattle and Seoul-Incheon, which brings the total number of Delta and Korean Air journeys to 16 peak-day codeshare flights between the United States and Seoul. For travelers taking advantage…

JetBlue announced Wednesday it is adding new routes and new destinations to further expand the airline’s footprint along the West Coast. After the successful launch of JetBlue’s Mint class in markets such as San Diego, Las Vegas and Seattle, the carrier has announced several network enhancements designed to provided travelers with a viable alternative to…

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents with clients who love safari adventures will have a new airline consideration to make when booking itineraries.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. This year, Singita will completely evolve the safari industry by partnership with Federal Airlines and Grumeti Air to provide direct access between guests and the thousands of acres…