Southwest Airlines refused San Antonio Airport’s new lease agreement, kept sending rent checks at old rates, and lost in court. Now, the airport won’t cash their checks, stripped Southwest’s branding from gates and counters, and is demanding $20 million. Could this battle risk the city’s air service?
After Years Of Devaluations, United MileagePlus Quietly Cut Business Class Award Prices—Are They Ready To Compete Again?
After years of relentless devaluations, United Airlines has quietly reversed course by cutting MileagePlus business class award prices—sparking fresh hope they might finally be ready to compete for customers again. But can travelers trust United’s latest pivot, or is it just another fleeting promise?
Inside The Exclusive Leaked American Airlines Employee Briefing That Reveals The Carrier’s Fight To Turn The Business Around
A leaked internal employee briefing, obtained exclusively by View From The Wing, shows how American Airlines leaders are mapping out the carrier’s fight to turn the business around — from new routes and retrofitted cabins to a renewed premium focus.
‘We Were Not the Happiest’: Southwest COO Reveals Morale Cratered, Activist Pressure Mounted, and Even Bigger Changes Come Next Year
Southwest’s Chief Operating Officer spoke with unusual candor about a bruising year for the airline — from cratered morale and activist investor pressure to a sweeping transformation that could soon include first class, lounges, and long-haul flights.
It’s Official: Southwest Airlines Airport Lounges Are Happening—First Ever Lease Approved In Honolulu
Southwest Airlines is officially entering the airport lounge business, with its first-ever lounge lease approved for Honolulu Airport. This strategic move signals a major shift, as Southwest aims to attract premium customers and bolster its co-brand credit card appeal. Here’s what we know so far.
Investor Note: Two-Year Window Now Open for Airline Mergers — A Railroad Deal Decides Who Buys JetBlue
Airline mergers may be back on the table — but the surprising green light could come from an $85 billion railroad deal. J.P. Morgan’s latest note explains why the next two years could decide who ends up buying JetBlue.
Senate Staffer Who Earns $220,000 Claimed $44,000 in Tax-Free Commuting Costs—Thanks to a Loophole [Roundup]
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Leak: Delta’s Long-Awaited Asia Comeback Brings Flights To Singapore, Manila
Delta Air Lines is reportedly preparing a long-awaited return to Singapore and Manila, according to a new leak. The move would revive routes dropped years ago and mark the latest expansion of Delta’s Asia network, reconnecting cities once central to its post-Northwest Pacific strategy.
Government Shutdown Forces TSA To Suspend Delta Air Lines Business Class Security Lanes at JFK and LAX
The government shutdown is now hitting premium travelers. TSA has suspended Delta Air Lines’ private business-class security lanes at JFK and LAX as unpaid screeners thin out, limiting access even for Delta One flyers.
You Can Get 75% Back Booking Hotels—But If You Miss the Hidden 100% Markup, You’ll Lose It All
Rove’s 75% hotel rebates are buzzworthy. But I finally understand how it’s sometimes funded – one booking carried a 100 percent markup that wipes out your gains. Here’s what’s really going on—and how to spot when a “too-good-to-be-true” travel deal actually is.











