Grenada is readying for the return of direct flights from Frankfurt, Germany via Condor Airlines. Thus far, bookings for the flights from Germany have “been going great,” according to Tourism Minister Alexandra Otway-Noel. That has led Condor to move up the date of the inaugural flight.

Air France has nabbed a couple of quality awards for the excellence of its La Premiere VIP lounge at the Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris, a distinction that underscores its position as the world’s finest facility of its kind.

Upcoming air service to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, includes Southwest Airlines' daily flights from Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas Love Field, Washington National and Chicago Midway, beginning Nov. 2. Beginning Dec. 20, United Airlines will offer year-round Saturday service from Houston.