ToP Roundup
This article series features interesting articles from all over the web. Topics range from miles and points to travel and finance and everything in-between. Hopefully this ToP Roundup series inspires you and teaches you something new. If you see anything out there that you think others may find of interest too, please feel free to share it with us at [email protected].
Interesting Articles
United Introduces More Flights To Japan — Upgraded Points
Take note for your award flight searches. United Airlines has added yet more flights to Japan, cementing its position as the U.S. carrier transporting the most passengers there. (1.8 million of them in 2025!) Starting in December, travelers can fly nonstop from SFO to Sapporo, a seasonal route that will run three times a week. It's also launching a daily, year-round Tokyo (NRT) itinerary from ORD.
Some BOS Travelers Can Now Clear TSA Before Arriving At The Airport — View From The Wing
On the heels of this spring's TSA line madness, a new program is bringing innovation to Boston’s Logan airport. Starting in June, Delta and JetBlue travelers can check their bags and clear TSA screening at a remote location in Framingham. They'll then be securely bussed to airport gates. The facility is about 40 to 80 minutes from the airport (depending on traffic). The setup is the first of its kind in the U.S., and it sounds like more locations are on the way. Would this screening approach appeal to you?
All The New Flights That Have Been Announced Since Spirit’s Departure — The Points Guy
Airlines have been racing to fill the holes Spirit left behind. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and others are adding itineraries this summer and fall in the low-cost carrier’s formerly popular destinations like Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Detroit and Las Vegas. See which airlines have added the most flights and where on this list.
Another Deval? Emirates To Change Reward Redemptions This Week — Frequent Miler
Another devalution may be looming during this gloomy, gloomy week. Emirates Skywards recently published a notice on its mileage calculator that there will be “an adjustment to the number of miles required for Classic Reward tickets and selected Upgrade Rewards” beginning Thursday, May 21. It's vague, but this type of messaging is typically not a good sign. See another analysis from One Mile At A Time.
ToP Roundup: Final Thoughts
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