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Denver has just become the second United Airlines hub to enjoy a fully refreshed suite of lounges. That’s because United is taking the wraps off its long-awaited renovation and expansion at the B West United Club, which will open to passengers on Thursday. The B West United Club, located near Gate B32, has been closed since 2023 as part of a major lounge overhaul that United underwent at Denver International Airport (DEN). Travel perks: 9 domestic lounges that are worth going out of your way for The airline has already closed, renovated and expanded the B East United Club, and it also opened a brand-new outpost in the A Concourse back in 2023. Furthermore, the airline’s first-ever Club Fly opened in DEN in 2022. ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUY But as DEN continues to retain its title as United’s fastest-growing hub, the airline wanted to breathe new life into the B West outpost as well. Now that it’s ready for flyers, DEN will have four United lounge outposts — all of which are either new or newly renovated. The only other hub with entirely new or newly renovated clubs is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). In total, United now has more

A big travel time-saver is expected to launch this week at the world’s busiest airport. By July 31, Delta Air Lines expects to begin new security protocols for passengers flying in from London and then catching a connection at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The changes would allow those connecting passengers to skip the time-consuming baggage and security recheck process typically required after an international trip. It’s part of a new pilot program airlines are launching in concert with the Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, streamlining a cumbersome process that can last an hour (or more) for travelers. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY Virgin Atlantic, Delta’s SkyTeam alliance partner, is expected to soon begin “one-stop” protocols in Atlanta, too. American Airlines just launched a similar program for passengers who board in London and then connect at its Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) hub. Major travel headache eliminated At both ATL and DFW, these changes eliminate one of the biggest hassles of international travel … that is, for passengers whose trip started in London. Currently, passengers catching a connection in the U.S. after a long flight from abroad face a frustrating and

Hawaiian Airlines is getting ready to add premium economy to its workhorse fleet of long-haul planes. Last week, executives at Hawaiian’s new parent company, Alaska Air Group, confirmed the comfortable recliners are planned for the airline’s Airbus A330s — older aircraft that Hawaiian uses heavily on flights between the U.S. mainland and the Aloha State, and on international routes from Honolulu to Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. The premium economy cabin, which blends some of the comforts of business class at a lower price point, is part of a larger cabin overhaul for the older A330s, which TPG first reported in May. Expect that refresh to include more lie-flat seats and an overall nicer onboard experience — not to mention the new cabin in the middle of the plane, executives said. “We’re going to be reconfiguring the A330s and increasing the first-class cabin … we’re going to be putting premium — international premium economy — seats on [those planes],” Alaska Chief Financial Officer Shane Tackett said, speaking Thursday on the company’s earnings call. Those cabin retrofits, Tackett noted, are expected over the “next few years” with “refreshed interiors and enhanced amenities.” Aloha to more $99 flights to

Between pasta, pizza, wine, beaches, designer stores and some of the world’s fastest supercars, Italy is the perfect place for both a relaxing getaway and a jam-packed adventure, no matter your interests. You can visit the historical sights in Rome, the canals in Venice and the famous art museums in Florence. And if high fashion is your thing, you can’t miss Milan’s high-end shopping. All three of the U.S. legacy carriers fly to Italy, and there is even a cool fifth-freedom route to make your trip a little more exciting. Some U.S. airlines have also started flying to smaller Italian cities. For example, United Airlines flies to Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) and Delta Air Lines flies to Vincenzo Bellini Catania Airport (CTA) in Catania. Today, we’ll look at the best ways to travel to and stay in Italy using your points and miles. Booking American Airlines flights to Italy ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUY American Airlines serves Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), Silvio Berlusconi Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Naples International Airport (NAP) and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) from various U.S. hub airports. Italy is one of American’s largest markets in Europe, with the airline serving the