Ben Mutzabaugh

DOT launches formal probe of big airline frequent flyer programs. TPG's @David_Slotnick has the big news: bit.ly/3Z8QPTd #airlines #avgeek #frequentflyer

A' shining star' for JetBlue: What's next for the carrier's Mint cabin, now 10 years old? TPG's @SeanCudahy talked to @JetBlue president @martysg to find out bit.ly/3VKsLm3 #avgeek #airline

After regulators squashed its pact with American, @jetblue is now looking to British Airways to grow its footprint. bit.ly/4brO6ra #avgeek #airlines

Big news in the travel space today: @Southwest's fares now displaying in Google Flights bit.ly/3QVvhEC #avgeek

Who will get the 5 new long-distance routes from DCA? Southwest joins the fray, alongside (for now) American and Alaska bit.ly/3ytnBmJ #avgeek

On board the first Lufthansa Allegris flight — was the new cabin worth the wait? TPG's @David_Slotnick flew the airline's new revamped cabin. Here's what it was like: bit.ly/3UH9uCL #airline #avgeek

New routes: Delta adds Boston flight that will be the longest domestic one in its network. Also a transcon from Miami: bit.ly/4bCUDjn #airlines #avgeek

It's a rough travel day in the Northeast. Snow, sleet, rain around nor'easter has led to 1,200+ cancellations and another 1,200 delays as of noon ET ... bit.ly/48aDkDr #airlines

LAX, Knoxville among big winners as Allegiant announces 10 new routes across 14 cities bit.ly/3uB4yFp #airlines #avgeek

Delta's plane interiors could be getting an updated new look. @ByERussell has all the details for TPG bit.ly/4bFcIxk #airlines #avgeek

Budget carrier @AveloAir lands at world's busiest airport (@ATLairport) as part of 4-route expansion from its base at New Haven (@FlyTweed) bit.ly/3SsV86Y #airlines #avgeek

Speaking of @FlyFrontier's expansion, the carrier announced a whopping 54 routes across 38 airports. TPG's @SeanCudahy writes that it could hint at a shift in strategy. bit.ly/3UlzHaa #airlines #avgeek

Budget airline turf war? One appears to be brewing after Frontier Airlines expanded at Sun Country's main base bit.ly/3SwdpRL #airline #avgeek

Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets expected to begin their return to flying in the coming days, reports @SeanCudahy bit.ly/47Tk9Oa

Phoenix to Paris, no stops. Air France gives @PHXSkyHarbor a long-coveted new international route: bit.ly/3HxdVZu #airlines #avgeek

Hoping to see Delta's new domestic first-class seats on more flights? They're coming ... bit.ly/495rE5D #avgeek #airlines

Breeze adds 3 new cities to its route map in 11-route expansion bit.ly/3Ub9g7l #airlines #avgeek

New nonstop flights from Washington Dulles to Alaska and Vancouver are among 4 interesting new options for @united flyers bit.ly/3OgkJyt #avgeek #airlines

Breaking #airline news from @David_Slotnick: bit.ly/3tURQkH

. @Delta adding Airbus A350-1000s to its fleet, with CEO Ed Bastian saying the jet would be the "largest, most capable aircraft" in the carrier's fleet. #avgeek #airlines bit.ly/48LkZ08