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United Airlines’ expansion at San Francisco International Airport strengthens SFO’s role as a major gateway for Asia-Pacific travel. More flight options are set to benefit U.S. leisure and business travelers connecting to Asia Pacific destinations.
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Reports of hantavirus linked to cruise ships have drawn attention from travelers and health officials. Current evidence suggests risk remains low, with preventive measures in place.
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Alaska Airlines Starts Daily Direct Flights from Des Moines to Seattle in 2027
Des Moines International Airport will have daily nonstop flights to Seattle operated by Alaska Airlines starting June 2027. The National Speech and Debate Tournament will return to Des Moines in 2028 and 2031, after hosting in 2024 and 2025.
Alaska Airlines Adds Five New Seattle Routes in 2027 Including Guadalajara
Alaska Airlines will add five new nonstop routes from Seattle in 2027, including seasonal flights to Guadalajara, Mexico. New domestic routes to Charlotte, Norfolk, Jacksonville, and Des Moines will also begin.
Air New Zealand Launches Hamilton-Queenstown Direct Flights in 2027
Air New Zealand will begin direct flights between Hamilton and Queenstown in late June 2027 with three weekly return flights operated by Airbus A320 aircraft. The airline also plans a 4% increase in international capacity during the Northern Hemisphere summer of 2027 across several key routes.