Airlines

The world-famous Alaska Airlines “Milk Run” is a must-do adventure for an aviation geek. It’s definitely something to add to your bucket list if you’re a plane enthusiast, though it can be a bit tricky to book if you don’t…

Airline: Thai Airways (TG)Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ERFlight #: TG920Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)Date: April 16, 2024Duration: 11 hours, 30 minutesCabin and Layout: Royal Silk business class, 42 seats, 1-2-1 configuration (2 cabins)Seat: 11B (bulkhead)Cost: 80,000 Aeroplan points or…

Airline: American Airlines (AA)Aircraft: 737-800Flight #: AA1056Route: LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)Date: April 5, 2024Duration: 3 hours, 9 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy class, 3-3 configurationSeat: 28E, 28FCost: 12,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles each (or from $166 cash) Sometimes, we fly for work; sometimes,…

Airline: Delta Air Lines (DL)Aircraft: Airbus A321-200Flight #: DL1572Route: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), connecting to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)Date: March 13, 2024Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutesCabin and Layout: Main Cabin (economy class), 142-seat capacity…

When flying with a furry friend, you’ll encounter various rules and restrictions, so it’s important to understand the requirements that apply to you. American Airlines’ animal transportation program has numerous fees and rules to keep in mind, with many intricacies…

Airline: Air France (AF)Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ERFlight #: AF0065Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)Date: April 6, 2024Duration: 10 hours, 55 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 58 seats, 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 20ECost: 204,500 Flying Blue miles…

If you’ve canceled a flight with JetBlue and received a travel credit for the value of your ticket, you might be wondering how to find and use that credit. The answer is the JetBlue Travel Bank. It’s a special account…

Etihad Guest recently made updates to its loyalty program to reduce the price of award tickets — with a particular emphasis on some of the airline’s busiest routes. Let’s look at some sweet spot redemptions you might wish to explore…

Hawaiian Airlines remains one of the most comfortable ways to fly to the Hawaiian Islands. For starters, it’s standard practice that every passenger gets a hot meal on every flight regardless of which cabin they fly in. Amenity kits are…

Getting to fly on a double-decker jet — especially at the very front of the plane — is a dream for many AvGeeks, myself included. But with the right stash of points and miles, booking this aspirational flight is possible…

Booking a premium cabin flight with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is a treat. Whether you choose the over-the-top 3-room The Residence or a business class “Studio,” rest assured that you’ll have access to some of the very best perks in…

Airline: JetBlueAircraft: Airbus A321Flight #: B6223Route: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)Date: March 11, 2024Duration: 6 hours, 31 minutesCabin and Layout: Mint business class; staggered 2-2 and 1-1 layoutSeat: 3D (aisle)Cost: $767.91 JetBlue Mint,…

Airline: CondorAircraft: Airbus A330-900neoFlight #: DE2016Route: Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)Date: March 11, 2024Duration: 8 hours, 50 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class; 30 seats in a 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 5F (aisle)Cost: 55,000 Alaska Airlines miles + $177 in taxes and fees Famous for its striped…

Frontier Airlines is an ultra-low-cost carrier that operates routes to more than 100 destinations in the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. When you fly on Frontier, you pay a discounted fare for your ticket, but anything above and beyond…

A total solar eclipse is something that doesn’t reach the continental U.S. very often. When this year’s eclipse was announced for April 8, 2024, Delta Air Lines worked to launch 2 exclusive eclipse viewing flights. These special flights were publicly…

These days, it seems like new airlines are popping up all the time. There are new low-cost and ultra-low-cost players in Southeast Asia, Europe, regional U.S. markets, and even Iceland. Such is the case with PLAY Airlines, based out of…

If you’ve heard the term “fifth freedom flight,” you might have scratched your head and wondered what it meant. Fifth freedom flights transport passengers between 2 countries other than the airline’s home country. These routes are permitted as long as the aircraft starts…

Alaska Airlines is a Seattle-based airline often rated one of the best family-friendly U.S. airlines. The airline’s hubs are located along the West Coast and Anchorage, Alaska, making it ideal for West Coast travelers. Families can enjoy a comfortable travel…

Airline: Japan Airlines (JL)Aircraft: Airbus A350-1000Flight #: JL5Route: New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND)Date: February 21, 2024Duration: 14 hours, 15 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 54 seats, 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 5D and 5G (middle seats)Cost: 60,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles + $5.60…

It’s very common for people to want to buy a cheap economy ticket and then upgrade their ticket using miles. After all, who wouldn’t want to move up from an uncomfortable middle seat in economy to a lie-flat seat in…

If you’re like me, you’ve seen Air Europa’s name multiple times as a member of the SkyTeam alliance and wondered more about it. However, I had never flown the Spanish airline until recently. After booking my flights, I had the…