Flight Operations So Far Are Faring Relatively Well During Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown, now nearly three weeks old, hasn’t led to an increase in flight delays or cancellations, according to an analysis by flight data provider Cirium. From Oct. 1 through Oct. 17, 82.6% of U.S. flights departed within 15 minutes of schedule, which is an “average to above-average performance,” wrote Mike Arnot, an aviation media relations specialist who works with Cirium. He said that 80% is generally the target for airports and airlines. Read More…
Wyndham Launches Travel Subscription Service
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched Wyndham Rewards Insider, a paid subscription service that offers discounts on hotels, flights, cruises and tours/activities. Wyndham Rewards Insider membership is $95 per year and automatically upgrades subscribers to Wyndham Rewards Gold status. (Wyndham Rewards loyalty program members usually achieve Gold status after completing five qualifying nights.) Gold-level guests receive late checkout and preferred room access. Read More…
Air France Is Launching Direct Flights From Las Vegas to Paris—With Fares Starting at $443
It just got easier to fly from the Las Vegas lights to the City of Light. Air France will launch new flights between Sin City and Paris next year, connecting the two major cities just in time for the summer travel season, the airline shared with Travel + Leisure. The new flights will take off starting April 15, 2026, and operate three times per week between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). Read More…
How Traveler Priorities Are Changing in 2025
Practically every week there’s a new travel industry report published issuing predictions or assessments about the behavior of consumers. Recent reports have indicated that Americans are freely spending on holiday travel (as much as $311 billion on holiday flights and hotels), while others have pointed out that tariffs are taking a big bite out of discretionary spending among Americans, many of whom are planning to stay home altogether this holiday season because of economic worries. Read More…
American Airlines Brews New Coffee Onboard And In Lounges From This Global Brand
American Airlines customers will soon have a new reason to wake up and smell the coffee. The carrier is set to switch to Lavazza premium coffee blends both onboard and in its lounges. “At American, we’re focused on looking at every aspect of the customer experience, and a quality cup of coffee is an important part of that journey,” Heather Garboden, American’s Chief Customer Officer, said in a statement. “We’re proud to team up with this iconic brand to bring a rich, satisfying coffee experience to our customers — whether they’re in the air or relaxing in our lounges.” Read More…
