In The Know - Short's May 2026 News
- May 28
- 3 min read
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INDUSTRY NEWS​​​​​​​​​​​​Key Travel Advisories Announced in May
May was a busy month for officials at the U.S. State Department, which issued more than two dozen updated travel advisories for destinations around the world.
From sun-kissed Caribbean islands to culturally rich Middle Eastern locales, the past month has seen a wide range of new guidance.
Here are some of the most consequential travel advisory updates announced in May…read more   American to add Starlink Wi-Fi to its planes beginning in 2027
American Airlines is upping its inflight Wi-Fi game in a big way.
Just months after making its on-board internet free for most passengers, the Fort Worth-based airline on Tuesday announced plans to upgrade its connectivity with satellite service from Starlink. Installations will begin early next year.Around 500 of the airline's single-aisle planes will get the ultra-fast service. That's far from American's entire fleet, but it will certainly allow the airline to offer an improved browsing experience for passengers on a sizable portion of its jets.​​..read more   Delta cuts food and beverage service on short flights
Delta Airlines will stop providing any food or beverage service on short flights of 349 miles or less, affecting roughly 450 daily flights (about 9% of its schedule) starting May 19, while keeping full service on longer routes and for Delta First customers.
The airline said it's making changes to its in-flight food and beverage service, including removing the offering from around 450 daily flights, or about 9%.
"Beginning May 19, Delta is adjusting onboard beverage service to create a more consistent experience across our network," a Delta spokesperson told USA TODAY on May 4.
The Atlanta-based airline carrier will no longer provide any food or beverage service on flights of 349 miles or less, including routes such as Los Angeles to San Francisco. Delta will also offer full food and beverage service on flights of 350 miles or more for Delta Comfort and Delta Main Cabin passengers, which is about 14% of its daily flights...read more  ​​​​​ Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer fares
Users of credit cards that accrue airline miles and points toward various travel perks are likely to find their balances won’t take them as far this summer.
As jet fuel prices have jumped during the Iran war, so have the cost of airline tickets and fees for checking bags. Airfares in April were 21% higher than a year earlier, the Labor Department reported last week. Flights already are more expensive during the summer since there’s more demand.
That means travelers who wanted to use an airline-branded credit card or a travel rewards card from a bank with a specific trip or a first-class seat in mind may have to shell out some cash, choose a different destination or fly at inconvenient times to get the most out of their accounts, travel experts say..​​​​​..read more ​​​​​ |
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TRAVEL TIPSDon't overpay for summer travel: When to fly and where to go
Higher airfare. Increased checked bag fees. Reduced flight schedules. Many travelers are wondering how to go about planning their summer trips.
As airlines work to offset a global fuel shortage caused by the war in Iran, travelers are anticipating more disruptions and surging prices this summer, especially if they're hoping to go abroad.
According to Skyscanner's Smarter Summer report, nearly 25% of the 2,000 surveyed Americans said they're unsure when summer flights are cheapest...read more  |