[Air Canada, EasyJet Extend Cancellations Into 2026, Aegean And Air Europa Resume Service] Roundup Of Cancellations And Next Available Flights To Israel On More...
Update, 7/15: Air Canada has extended the suspension of Toronto-Tel Aviv to 10/9 and Montreal-Tel Aviv to 5/3/26. The airline writes that,
"Service was scheduled...
Another Incredible Use Of Alaska Miles: Flying On Canada’s Porter Airlines; Incredible NYC Redemptions And More!
I have long discussed the awesomeness of Alaska miles in blog posts and in podcasts.
You can earn Alaska miles on their cards:
And now there's...
The CEOs Of El Al And El Al’s Loyalty Program Will Step Down By The End Of The Year
El Al is at a crossroads.
As foreign carriers abandoned Israel en masse after October 7th, El Al recorded record profits.
There is now a class...
[Pilot Turned Off Fuel To Both Engines After Takeoff] Tragic: In First, Boeing Dreamliner Suffers Fatal Accident, Over 200 Dead In Air India Crash
Update, 7/11: The WSJ is reporting that one of the pilots manually switched both fuel control switches to off just after takeoff.
"“In the cockpit...
TSA Finally Removes Shoe Removal Rule
The TSA began requiring shoe removal to go through airport security in 2006, some 5 years after Richard Reid attempted to set off explosives...
[Spirit Rebrands Fare Options Again] Spirit Changes Mark The End Of The ULCC Model In The US
Update, 6/25/25: Spirit has updated their pricing bundles again, rebranding Go and Value, removing Go Savvy, rebranding Go Comfy as Premium Economy while eliminating...
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JetBlue 25 For 25 Promo
JetBlue is celebrating its 25th birthday with a fun 25 for 25 promo for flights taken between 6/25/25-12/31/25 and you've...
Book And Fly Southwest On A Paid Or Award Ticket By August 31st And Bring Along A Companion For Free For 2 Months!
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JetBlue Continues To Pare Back Its Network
JetBlue made 4 major rounds of cuts last year as it attempted to ditch business routes and shrink its way to profitability.
But the airline...
[El Al Closes Flight Sales Until July] El Al Cancels Flights This Week And Offers Flight Vouchers; Israel’s Airspace Remains Closed After Iran Attack
Update: Please see this post for current updates.
Update, 6/13/25 at 12am: El Al has now closed off all sales until July 1st. This is...
Goodbye To American’s Fixed Upgrade Award Charts, Hello Dynamic Instant Upgrade Awards
United announced 3 weeks ago that they would remove their upgrade award charts on 11/24 and start pricing upgrades dynamically.
And now American has announced...
Turkish Airlines Is Blocking Star Alliance Awards To And From Israel, Should They Be Kicked Out Of Star Alliance?
Before October 7th, Turkish Airlines flew between 10-16 daily flights between Istanbul and Tel Aviv, making them one of the largest airlines to fly...
El Al Is Being Sued For Price Gouging, Is That Fair?
Since 10/7/23, El Al has been a lifeline for keeping Israel connected to the outside world.
But it has also taken flak from some critics...
[Reader Responds To Virgin’s Claims, You Can Respond As Well!] After DansDeals’ Reader Formal DOT Complaint, Virgin Atlantic Tries To Justify Fraudulent Actions By...
Update: Chaim Rozen and Ben Edelman share that they have responded to Virgin's claims, which you can download here. You can comment on the...
Takeoff Nation: Another Israeli Airline Will Soon Launch Service
The Israeli aviation industry is booming, with El Al, Arkia, and Israir reporting record profits. That's no surprise, given the high demand for travel...
Was Antisemitism A Factor In Family Being Denied Boarding In The Viral American Airlines Video?
Flying while Orthodox is no joke. People look at you and treat you differently when you stand out with religious attire. It may be...
Will El Al Announce Nonstop Service On A New Record Long Route?
Israel Hayom is reporting that Argentine President Javier Milei will visit Israel on June 9th and will announce, alongside Prime Minister Netanyahu, that El...
[Updated With Comments From Both Airlines] JetBlue And United Launch Blue Sky Partnership!
Update: We asked JetBlue and United for clarification on which routes might be excluded from this partnership.
JetBlue responded that,
"The plan is that all United...
[Foreign Flag Pins Now Banned On United, But Hate Mongering Pilots Are Still Allowed] Which Airlines Allow Crewmembers To Wear Palestinian Flag Pins?
Update, 5/28: As of today, United crewmembers can only wear US flag pins. Let us know what you see on your flights!
United still employs...
WOW! Is Israel About To Get Another National Carrier?
Israel's national carriers are having a moment. El Al, Arkia, and Israir have continuously operated flights since October 7th, while foreign airlines have come...
End Of An Era: Book Southwest Tickets Tonight To Save $160 On Bag Fees And Get Free Cancellations!
Update, 5/27: Don't forget to book Southwest flights today to lock in current benefits, like 2 free checked bags, free standby, free changes, and...
United Adding Fresh Kosher Meals On Flights From Chicago And Los Angeles, Can We Get Other Airlines To Fix Their Kosher Meals?
Yael Milobsky of Dimensions Kosher shares some great news out of Chicago, that United is now offering fresh, chef-prepared kosher meals from Dimensions Kosher...
With Limited Competition, El Al Reports Another Quarter Of Record Profits
The war between Israel and Hamas continues to limit the flight options available to Israel.
In Q1, United flew to Israel for 2 weeks and...
El Al Will Add Restrictions To Lite Tickets Tomorrow
El Al offers Lite fares for tickets outside of North America, which is how it brands basic economy.
Lite fares don't include checked bags or...
Race To The Bottom: Delta’s New Fare Display Hides Non-Basic Pricing, Prepares For Basic Premium Cabin Fares
Delta is changing how it displays and brands fares on its website for travel as of 10/1.
They claim this will add "clarity," though I'm...
What Is Happening With Delta And United’s Flights To Israel; A Lookback At US Carrier Flights Between The US And Israel This Century
Update: Delta has officially confirmed with DansDeals that they will resume flying to Israel on 5/20!
When United merged with Continental in 2010, they inherited...
[AMEX Transfers End Next Month!] WOW! DOT Approves Alaska-Hawaiian Merger, On Condition That Miles Combine At 1:1 Ratio!
Update, 5/16/25: The fun times are coming to an end. The final day to transfer AMEX points to Hawaiian will be 6/30. The Alaska...
El Al Receives First Dreamliner In Updated Livery, Named Acheinu Kol Beit Yisrael, Via Air China
El Al currently has 24 737NGs (consisting of 16 Boeing 737-800s and 8 Boeing 737-900ERs), 5 Boeing 777-200ERs, and 16 Dreamliners (consisting of 4...
After 9 Year Hiatus, SAS Will Return To Tel Aviv
Scandinavian carrier SAS left Tel Aviv in March 2016, citing political instability and a lack of profitability on the route.
Since then, the airline has...
El Al Will Consolidate South Florida Operations To Miami, Ditching Fort Lauderdale
El Al launched holiday service to Fort Lauderdale in September 2023, working up to twice weekly service in April 2024.
That was great news for...
[Full Details With Video And Pictures] Is This United’s Next Generation Polaris Business Class Seat?
Update: United's new 787-9s delivered later this year will feature the new "United Elevated" interior with Starlink WiFi. The 8 bulkhead seats will be...
[Lawyer From Previous Lufthansa Antisemitic Incident Will Represent Passengers From This Week’s Incident] Deja-Vu: Lufthansa Accused Of Antisemitism Again
Update, 5/9: Lufthansa has failed to respond to our multiple requests for comment.
Meyer Tauber shares that Mark Goldfeder, the director of the National Jewish...
Phased Real ID Enforcement Begins Today, Do You Have A Real ID?
Update, 5/7/25: TSA Real ID enforcement begins today, though it will be phased in through 5/5/27.
During the 2 year phase-in period, travelers without a...
American’s New 787 With Business Class Flagship Suites Launches Next Month, Here’s Where You Can Find And Book Them From Just 20K Miles!
American's newest 787-9 Dreamliner features the airline's new Business Class Flagship Suites with doors. The airline has received 2 of them and will start...
El Al Quietly Raises 2nd Checked Bag Fee Between US And Israel
Not too long ago, tickets to Israel included 2 free checked bags. The US carriers reduced that to 1 free checked bag, with a...
Will A JetBlue-United Partnership Emulate The Continental-United Partnership Path?
I've been saying for a while now that a JetBlue-United partnership or merger is inevitable, and Reuters now confirms that a partnership is being...
[American Suing JetBlue After Refusal To Revive Partnership] Judge Orders American And JetBlue To End Northeast Alliance, Is This The End Of The Road,...
Update, 4/29/25: American announced that JetBlue has turned down all partnership proposals, including a "very attractive proposition," and that they are now suing JetBlue...
Virgin Atlantic Announces That It Won’t Return To Israel Post-October 7th; Book Flights Now To Get Rebooked On El Al?
Update, 4/28/25: Virgin Atlantic's final flight to Israel was October 6th, 2023. It announced today that it will cancel all service to the country.
For...
Will The NYC-Tel Aviv Market Become More Competitive Than It Has Ever Been?
Until recently, El Al had a virtual monopoly on nonstop flights between the US and Israel that dated back to 10/7/23, except for some...
American Will Finally Launch Free WiFi Next Year, But It Won’t Include Flights Where You Want It The Most
American will offer free WiFi to AAdvantage members, sponsored by AT&T, starting in January 2026.
Unfortunately, that will only cover the 90% of its fleet...
