Please confirm you are human
This browser or connection looks automated. Press and continuously hold the control for 3 seconds to enable Google-hosted web results and, when separately allowed, AI-assisted answers.
A successful check enables 100 search requests. Interactive access does not authorize scraping, systematic collection, or reuse of search output.
News
China’s J-50 fighter ditches tail fins for software control
46+ min ago (161+ words) insideflyer.com China’s J-50 fighter ditches tail fins for software control China’s J-50 sixth-generation fighter has flown without vertical stabilizers, relying instead on advanced flight software and thrust vectoring. This design prioritizes stealth and aerodynamics over traditional stability. Its public…...
Delta ends Boeing 717 flights from Minneapolis
46+ min ago (165+ words) Delta Air Lines retired its last Boeing 717s at MSP in May 2026. The move ends six decades of DC-9 family operations at the airport. Northwest Airlines began using DC-9s there in the 1960s; Delta inherited and later replaced them with 717s. Aug 16 · 5:00 AM · 1 min Delta…...
Last chance for boosted hotel card sign-up bonuses
46+ min ago (185+ words) Multiple hotel loyalty cards offer elevated sign-up bonuses through mid-September. IHG, Hilton, and Marriott debit cards each have limited-time point boosts. Travelers must apply before deadlines to claim bonuses and elite status perks. Aug 16 · 4:00 AM · 1 min Through September 15, the IHG…...
New boutique hotels now join major loyalty programs
45+ min ago (194+ words) insideflyer.com New boutique hotels now join major loyalty programs Twelve newly affiliated boutique hotels across the U.S. now let travelers redeem points from Marriott, Hilton, or Hyatt. Properties include RESET Hotel near Joshua Tree and Hilton Key West Resort. Rates…...
IHG now matches Chinese OTA rates with login
46+ min ago (187+ words) IHG updated its Best Rate Guarantee to accept logged-in rates from Chinese OTAs like Ctrip and Meituan, provided they’re publicly accessible. Claims must match currency and be verifiable. The policy still excludes hotels in Greater China from eligibility. Aug 16 · 10:36 AM…...
Refurbished Nice hotel reopens under Hyatt Unbound
46+ min ago (137+ words) insideflyer.com The Hotel Palais de la Méditerranée in Nice has reopened after a year-long renovation. Formerly a Hyatt Regency, it now operates under Hyatt’s Unbound Collection. Guests can book suites using World of Hyatt points, with updated interiors and…...
New boutique hotels join major loyalty programs
46+ min ago (170+ words) Twelve recently affiliated U.S. boutique hotels now accept major hotel points. Properties range from desert retreats to coastal resorts, with rates starting at 15,000 points per night. Travelers can book character-rich stays while earning or redeeming rewards. Aug 15 · 8:00 PM · 1 min Properties include…...
Avios seats open for Christmas travel
46+ min ago (176+ words) insideflyer.com Avios seats open for Christmas travel British Airways and Iberia have released reward seats for December 2026 and January 2027. Short-haul routes to Berlin, Madrid, and Vienna show strong availability in both cabins. Long-haul options to New York, Singapore, and…...
British Airways adjusts Avios for Japan Airlines flights
46+ min ago (172+ words) British Airways updated its Avios earning rates for Japan Airlines-coded flights, effective retroactively from 2021 and 2025. Earnings drop sharply if flights are operated by non-Oneworld carriers. The change affects members booking JL-marketed routes flown by other airlines. Aug 16 · 11:44 AM · 1 min From…...
Pratt & Whitney retrofit nearly doubles A320neo engine life
46+ min ago (171+ words) Pratt & Whitney’s 35-part Hot Section Plus kit boosts Airbus A320neo engine durability to near GTF Advantage levels. Installed during routine shop visits, it cuts downtime and improves thrust and fuel efficiency. Airlines gain operational parity without replacing entire engines. Aug 15 · 5:00 PM…...