Delta Air Lines just did something it avoided for over a decade: order the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The airline announced today it’s buying 30 Boeing 787-10s with options for 30 more. But before you get excited about flying a new Delta Dreamliner, here’s the catch: deliveries don’t start until 2031.

Alaska Airlines is starting 2026 with its biggest announcement so far. The airline has placed a historic order for 110 new Boeing aircraft to fuel its global expansion. Alongside the order, Alaska revealed a new “Global Livery” featuring an Aurora Borealis theme, signaling its transition from a regional carrier to a global player.

If you searched for Delta flights to St. Vincent last winter, you got nothing. Same for Austin to Cancun. Or Detroit to Costa Rica. That changed on December 20, 2025. Delta flipped the switch on 13 routes that didn’t exist in its network a month ago, most to beach destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America.

American Airlines just confirmed that AAdvantage status requirements will not change for 2026. This is the third consecutive year the airline has kept Loyalty Point thresholds frozen, giving members a predictable path to earning or retaining Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Executive Platinum status.

American Airlines has announced 15 new domestic routes for Summer 2026. The expansion strengthens two key hubs: Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Phoenix (PHX), while adding Lincoln, Nebraska (LNK) as a new destination.

United Airlines has rolled out a suite of new features for its mobile app focused on transparency and reducing stress. The airline is introducing a Virtual Gate to prevent crowding, a United Club capacity tracker to help you find a seat, and a new bag tracking interface that mimics package delivery apps.

American Airlines just flew its first Airbus A321XLR revenue flight, making it the only U.S. airline operating the aircraft. The inaugural departed JFK for LAX on December 18, 2025, with over 150 passengers on board.

American Airlines has quietly gutted one of the last remaining perks of basic economy: earning miles. As of December 17, 2025, AAdvantage members no longer earn miles or Loyalty Points on basic economy tickets.

British Airways raised the cost of Avios redemptions on December 15, 2025. The increase hits both BA-operated flights and partner airlines like American, Cathay Pacific, and Japan Airlines. Most awards went up around 10%, though some routes saw hikes as high as 14%.

Finnair has officially announced its first-ever service to Australia. Starting October 25, 2026, the airline will fly daily between Helsinki (HEL) and Melbourne (MEL). The flight includes a short stop in Bangkok (BKK).

Vietnam Airlines is expanding its European network with a new nonstop route between Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Copenhagen (CPH). Starting today, December 15, 2025, this will be the only direct flight connecting Vietnam and Denmark.

TAP Air Portugal has just launched a new status match campaign, giving frequent flyers from the UK and EU a fast track into their TAP Miles&Go loyalty program. Unlike many status matches that require endless hoops, this one is refreshingly simple: match your existing airline elite status to TAP Miles&Go Silver, pay €49, and enjoy 12 months of Star Alliance benefits, plus a 2x Status Miles bonus for your first 30 days.