​​Norse Atlantic is dealing with serious financial trouble and exploring a possible sale, merger, or partnership, complicating those ultra-cheap fares between cities like New York and London. Flights in the next few weeks are probably fine, but trips booked a few months out deserve more caution. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Air France-KLM Flying Blue are some alternatives to consider if you want to book with points, and since both are transfer partners with just about every major rewards program, you may already have the points to book through them.

Airlines are bringing the basic economy playbook to business class. United, Delta, and JetBlue now all sell stripped-down premium fares with fewer perks, and American will likely follow. We also cover a new American Airlines policy affecting elite upgrades on select premium transcontinental and long-haul Hawaii routes starting Aug. 25, 2026.

Elsewhere, The Reach Hotel, part of Hilton's Curio Collection, launched Key West's first all-inclusive package. Hilton is also selling points for 0.5 cents each through Sept. 25, 2026.

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