Amtrak flies into Google Flights search
Amtrak trains are now listed as options in Google Flights, listed in the same search as airlines
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TSA chief's goal: 75% of travelers in PreCheck lane
PreCheck has been growing rapidly, but its administrator wants even more travelers to sign up
Eurostar, SkyTeam teaming up connections
Travelers will be able to switch between trains and planes on a single itinerary
Alitalia returns (sort of)
Italy's new flag carrier, ITA Airways, is partially reviving the name and logo of its predecessor
Senate gets 'Protect Your Points' act
A new bill would provide consumer guardrails around loyalty programs and offer new options
TSA moving on easier international connections
TSA's administrator says the agency is within a year of testing no-recheck baggage arrival at U.S. ports of entry
Hawaiian Airlines has free Starlink WiFi
Hawaiian Airlines becomes the first major U.S. airline with free Starlink
Southwest, Icelandair set international deal
Southwest is staking a claim on flights to Europe in a new partnership with Icelandair, a tactic it tried once before
New study: Airlines most likely to bump you
A study by Upgraded Points of Department of Transportation data yields interesting insights into overbooking and bumping
Alaska Airlines takes big loan on loyalty
In the aftermath of its takeover of Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines is using its loyalty program as collateral for a big loan
Air France, KLM: Bring your own snacks
The two airlines plan to shift passengers from free food to a buy-on-board menu
JetBlue to open its first lounges
JetBlue, which has been skeptical of lounges as a strategy, is now planning to open two of them
JAL adds free flights to stopovers
Japan Airlines adds free domestic flight to its Japan stopover offer
Online passport renewal open after testing
The U.S. State Department has opened its online passport renewal window on a permanent basis and expects it to handle 50% of applications
Book Your Car Parking In Advance At Melbourne Airport To Save
A big mistake that many travelers make is not organizing your parking arrangements before you travel. As a result, there’s last moment panic, confusion, stress and finally settling for whatever is available, no matter how expensive it might be (sponsored content)