In travel news for October 27, 2023 we talk about United Airlines ambitious 2024 european schedule, JetBlue expands transatlantic routes to airports in Ireland, and an old Air Travel tradition is making a welcome return.
United's 2024 Expansion: New Routes to Europe Unveiled!
United Airlines is gearing up for summer 2024 with an ambitious European flight schedule. Starting May 24, travelers can journey from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Faro, Portugal, an exquisite destination likened to California. Additionally, the airline will reintroduce a daily flight from Newark to Reykjavik, Iceland, starting May 23. Reacting to a 30% increase in spring bookings, United is launching its 2024 summer schedule two months early. This will include flights connecting Washington Dulles (IAD) to cities such Lisbon, Barcelona, and Rome starting February 15. Routes from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to European cities such as Rome and Milan are also in the pipeline. This expansion solidifies United's commitment to providing diverse travel options, meeting the rising demand for European destinations.
JetBlue's 2024: Dublin, Edinburgh & Paris Flight News!
JetBlue is expanding its horizon with new European routes in summer 2024. The airline will initiate daily flights to Dublin from Boston and New York JFK between March 13 and September 30. Additionally, daily connections between Edinburgh and New York will be available from May 22 through September 30. Following its successful transatlantic services, JetBlue is introducing year-round daily service between Boston and Paris Charles de Gaulle starting April 3. Moreover, a second daily flight between Paris and New York will commence on June 20. These new offerings underscore JetBlue's commitment to providing travelers with affordable yet high-quality transatlantic services, challenging legacy carriers that have dominated these routes for years.
U.S. Airports Revive Non-Traveler Post-Security Access!
Several major U.S. airports are reviving the tradition of allowing non-travelers to accompany or greet passengers right at the gate. Airports such as Philadelphia International and Orlando International are introducing programs that permit non-flyers to access post-security areas. For instance, the PHL Wingmate Pass, starting on November 1, 2023, will grant non-ticketed guests post-security access. Orlando's Experience MCO Visitor Pass Program focuses on Terminal C access. Other airports, such as Seattle-Tacoma International and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, have established programs with specific visitor limits. These programs combine heightened security measures with the sentimentality of traditional travel experiences, allowing for more touching moments between travelers and their loved ones.