Airline travel to New York this year is more expensive than usual. A war in Iran that broke out in late February choked off roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply, sending jet fuel prices soaring. Spirit Airlines, which had built its restructuring plan around fuel costs of roughly $2.24 a gallon, watched prices surge past $4.50 — and couldn’t survive it. On May 2, Spirit ceased all operations, and with it went one of the main forces keeping fares competitive across the industry. Fares are expected to rise on routes Spirit used to serve.

That makes the following group discounts worth using in 2026:

DELTA AIRLINES — Save up to 15%
Book online: https://bit.ly/delta26 | Code: NY4HG
Or call (800) 328-1111 with code NY4HG — no phone booking fee.
Alliance includes: Aeroflot, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Aeroméxico, Air Europa, Air France, Alitalia, China Airlines, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Delta, Garuda Indonesia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, Saudia, TAROM, Vietnam Airlines & XiamenAir

UNITED AIRLINES — Save up to 10%
Book online: https://bit.ly/united26 | Code: ZS32235784
Or call (800) 426-1122 with code ZS32235784 — booking fees waived. International guests: contact your local United desk.
Codeshare partners: Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Tyrolean Airways, Lufthansa & Swiss International Air Lines