Airline Updates

Spirit Airlines is now operating nonstop service between New Orleans and Dallas/Fort Worth. In addition to nonstop service to Dallas/Fort Worth, Spirit offers connecting service from New Orleans to Chicago, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale and Houston

JetBlue Airways and Asiana Airlines now have an interline agreement to connect each other's networks and flight options.


Brussels Airlines  will operate direct flights five times per week  between Washington Dulles and Brussels Airport starting June 18.

Qantas is giving travelers an extra incentive to book an Australian getaway with savings on departures from Los Angeles, Dallas and New York as part of the “Escape to Australia” campaign in conjunction with Tourism Australia. The special fares must be booked by Feb. 4.

Fares from Los Angeles start from $1,298 round trip in International Economy on select flights to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. In Economy class departing from Los Angeles March 5 to 14 or April 2 to 30 or Nov. 1 to 30, the fare is $1,298 or up to 40 percent off. From Dallas/Fort Worth departing April 2 to 29 or Nov. 1 to 30, the fare is priced at $1,498 or up to 35 percent off. Departing from New York JFK Feb. 24 to March 18 or April 2 to 30 or Nov. 1 to 30, the price is $1,498 or up to 35 percent off. Discount fares also are available in Premium Economy from $2,414 from Los Angeles up to 55 percent off; from Dallas/Fort Worth the fare is $2,638 or up to 50 percent off; and from New York (JFK) the fare is $2,658 or up to 50 percent off.