It’s worth splurging for first class on this flight—Delta One passengers transiting through LAX will have access to the newly opened Delta One Lounge, complete with private TSA screening, a sit-down restaurant, a full service spa, and more.
Shanghai is gearing up for an exhilarating 2025: The highly anticipated Legoland Shanghai Resort and Shanghai Grand Opera House will open this summer, and the city will also welcome a second Waldorf Astoria hotel in the New Bund district.
JetBlue’s transatlantic expansion to Scotland and Spain
On May 22, 2025, JetBlue will launch its first-ever flight to Spain, kicking off daily nonstop seasonal service between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). On the same day, the New York-based carrier will also introduce daily seasonal flights between Boston and Edinburgh, joining JetBlue’s existing summer service from JFK Airport. Both transatlantic routes will be serviced by the Airbus A321LR and operate from late May to October.
JetBlue has updated its onboard experience this year as well. Travelers who book their lie-flat Mint Studio seats can enjoy a new menu available from April through July, featuring dishes from New York City-based restaurant Charlie Bird and wine selections curated by NYC’s Parcelle. For those of us stuck in economy, Jetblue’s “core” product offers the most legroom in coach out of any US airline. Pro tip: For extra perks like early boarding, free drinks, and dedicated overhead bin space book the new “EvenMore” bundle introduced earlier this year.
From Nashville to Iceland, and beyond
On April 11, 2025, Icelandair inaugurated its new route from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Reykjavik’s Keflavík International Airport (KEF). The seasonal service will operate through October with four flights per week on the Boeing 737 MAX.
In addition to providing convenient access from the southern US to Iceland’s awe-inspiring landscapes, the route also serves as a gateway to continental Europe with over two dozen connecting destinations. Transatlantic passengers can take advantage of Icelandair’s popular stopover program to stay in Reykjavik for one to seven days en route to their final destination in Europe.
Detroit to Dublin with Delta
On May 7, 2025, Delta will introduce a four-times-weekly service from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Dublin Airport (DUB), operating on the A330-200 aircraft. This new route enhances Delta’s existing Dublin services from Atlanta, Boston, New York-JFK, and Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Getting to the Irish capital has never been easier. Upon arrival, history and literature lovers should pay a visit to the National Museum of Ireland and the Old Library at Trinity College, home to the ancient Book of Kells. Summer is the perfect time to visit Phoenix Park, one of Europe’s largest enclosed urban parks, and beer enthusiasts shouldn’t miss the Temple Bar district to hop between some of the best bars in Dublin, or the Guinness Storehouse for a pint of the world-famous stout.
TAP Air Portugal connects Los Angeles and Lisbon
TAP Air Portugal is expanding its North American network with the introduction of a new Lisbon to Los Angeles route, previously the largest unserved city pair between Portugal and the US. The new route will commence on May 16, 2025, with flights operating three times per week and an additional Saturday service beginning on May 26.
The best things to do in Lisbon include a visit to storied landmarks such as the Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Alfama district, with its narrow alleys and tradition of Fado music. A visit to the world-famous Pastéis de Belém bakery is also a must. For breathtaking city vistas, head to São Jorge Castle, the Miradouro da Senhora do Monte viewpoint, or a rooftop bar such as Lumi at The Lumiares Hotel. Luxury accommodations in Lisbon are a mainstay; the Six Senses Lisbon and MACAM, Europe’s first combined museum and luxury hotel concept, is scheduled to launch this year, as the latest addition to the city’s impressive hospitality scene.
