Ben Mutzabaugh

Senior Aviation Editor at The Points Guy. Travel lover. College sports fan (go Penn State!).

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DOT launches formal probe of big airline frequent flyer programs. TPG's @David_Slotnick has the big news: https://t.co/hsJ9FKrVri #airlines #avgeek #frequentflyer

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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

https://t.co/CS7wbt3hrC #avgeek #airline

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After regulators squashed its pact with American, @jetblue is now looking to British Airways to grow its footprint. https://t.co/guJURISgjc #avgeek #airlines

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Big news in the travel space today: @Southwest's fares now displaying in Google Flights https://t.co/HPnhka6a6h #avgeek

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Who will get the 5 new long-distance routes from DCA? Southwest joins the fray, alongside (for now) American and Alaska https://t.co/0S2EuV3zBc #avgeek

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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: https://t.co/uVkiAxp8XM #airline #avgeek

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New routes: Delta adds Boston flight that will be the longest domestic one in its network. Also a transcon from Miami: https://t.co/UG8PcifXc4 #airlines #avgeek

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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 ... https://t.co/gU6ruLDMuy #airlines

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LAX, Knoxville among big winners as Allegiant announces 10 new routes across 14 cities https://t.co/xIg8jr471I #airlines #avgeek

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Delta's plane interiors could be getting an updated new look. @ByERussell has all the details for TPG

https://t.co/jLaixCXBui #airlines #avgeek

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Budget carrier @AveloAir lands at world's busiest airport (@ATLairport) as part of 4-route expansion from its base at New Haven (@FlyTweed) https://t.co/uBMEC0o7tD #airlines #avgeek

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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. https://t.co/cLhbvCKy9c #airlines #avgeek

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Budget airline turf war? One appears to be brewing after Frontier Airlines expanded at Sun Country's main base https://t.co/MH2Dy7i7UG #airline #avgeek

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Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets expected to begin their return to flying in the coming days, reports @SeanCudahy https://t.co/7FlWiolbT6

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Phoenix to Paris, no stops. Air France gives @PHXSkyHarbor a long-coveted new international route: https://t.co/oKGnIj5Zsp #airlines #avgeek

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Hoping to see Delta's new domestic first-class seats on more flights? They're coming ... https://t.co/2oVygr19TP #avgeek #airlines

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Breeze adds 3 new cities to its route map in 11-route expansion https://t.co/mz4tJeFG2w #airlines #avgeek

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New nonstop flights from Washington Dulles to Alaska and Vancouver are among 4 interesting new options for @united flyers https://t.co/PCqku2wbNS #avgeek #airlines

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Breaking #airline news from @David_Slotnick: https://t.co/SvZMp40rhg

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. @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 https://t.co/YFZNIngeyw