April U.S. Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Surpass $10 Billion

Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) has released data showing April’s U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $10 billion. This represented a 15 percent increase from April 2025. April also saw total passenger trips settled by ARC reach 26.4 million, a 3 percent year-over-year increase. Results for April 2026 showed: ARC Ticketing Metric Total Month-Over-MonthVariance Year-Over-YearVariance […]

Boston Gets North America’s First Off-Airport Security Checkpoint

Massport and transportation company Landline have launched what they’re calling North America’s first off-airport security checkpoint, giving travelers flying out of Boston Logan International Airport a new option to check in, drop bags, and clear TSA screening closer to home. The Logan Airport Remote Terminal in Framingham, Massachusetts allows Delta Air Lines and JetBlue passengers […]

Cancel For Any Reason Coverage Is the Most-Searched Travel Insurance Benefit of 2026

Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) travel insurance has become the most searched insurance benefit of 2026, surging nearly 30 percent since the Iran war began in early March, according to new data from Squaremouth. But demand isn’t translating to purchases — and advisors may be in the best position to close that gap. Squaremouth data […]

JetBlue and United Unlock Reciprocal Loyalty Benefits in Latest ‘Blue Sky’ Update

JetBlue has announced one of the most anticipated elements of its Blue Sky collaboration with United Airlines: beginning this week, eligible TrueBlue and MileagePlus members can enjoy reciprocal loyalty perks and benefits when traveling across either airlines’ networks. The integration of the airlines’ reciprocal loyalty benefits follows the successful launch of JetBlue and United’s interline […]

United Adds Nonstop Service to Sapporo, New Flight Between Chicago and Tokyo-Narita

United has announced it is expanding its service to Japan with new flights to Sapporo and Tokyo-Narita this winter. The airline will launch the first nonstop service from the continental U.S. to Sapporo, Japan and will be the only U.S. airline offering nonstop service between Chicago and Tokyo-Narita (subject to government approval). As the leading […]

Allegiant Completes Acquisition of Sun Country Airlines

Allegiant Travel Company has completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines Holdings, bringing together two complementary carriers focused on affordable leisure travel. The transaction closed following satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals and approval by the shareholders of each of Allegiant and Sun Country. The combination strengthens Allegiant’s position as […]