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Air New Zealand doesn’t have the largest route network by any stretch of the imagination, but it provides a hugely convenient opportunity to fly to New Zealand nonstop. This airline focuses primarily on the hub-and-spoke model of aviation, and since…

American has 4 tiers to its AAdvantage frequent flyer program: Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Executive Platinum. The Gold tier is its entry-level tier and the easiest to attain. In this piece, we take a look at how to earn…

With such a huge variety of camera brands, specs, features, and functions, it can be a bit of a minefield trying to work out what the best travel camera is for your needs. Whether you want to up your Instagram…

If you fly Delta even a few times a year, the benefits of having a Delta-branded credit card are worth considering. Lounge access, priority boarding, free checked bags on Delta flights, earning more Delta SkyMiles, and improving your chances for…

With many airlines following the trend of removing international first class and enhancing international business class, it makes sense that the competition for business class travelers has gotten more intense. Airlines have gone to great lengths to make their business…

Amtrak’s Select Plus status is the second-highest Amtrak Guest Rewards program tier. There are 3 levels to the Amtrak Guest Rewards loyalty program: Comparable to a mid-tier status on an airline, the Select Plus status offers members the opportunity to…

It’s an exciting day. The Platinum Card^® from American Express has arrived, and you’re ready to make that first purchase. You can go ahead and remove the card from its packaging, but then we’re going to ask you to take…

Air New Zealand Overview Air New Zealand is the flagship airline of New Zealand that was founded 78 years ago. The airline operates the majority of its flights out of its hub in Auckland (AKL) to destinations around the world….

Toiletry bags should be an essential part of your travel gear as they’ll safely contain the items you need to look and feel your best, wherever you are. Here’s our guide to some of our favorite toiletry bags for men…

Lufthansa is certainly an airline that people aspire to fly on — especially in first class. Their first class is consistently well executed, including luxury bonuses such as cigar lounges, Porsche tarmac transfers, and sublime customer service. Lufthansa flies to…

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles is a frequent flyer program for Turkish Airlines that has, for the most part, flown under the radar for a long time. Turkish Airlines is the national carrier of Türkiye, with its headquarters in Istanbul. Turkish Airlines…

Thai Airways is known as one of the top airlines in the world, particularly for its first class. As a Star Alliance airline member, there’s no shortage of ways to fly on Thai Airways. Not so obvious, however, is how…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve^® is one of the top credit cards on the market (and one of our personal favorites). This credit card exploded out of the gate a few years ago with a huge sign-up bonus and has continued…

If you aren’t a frequent traveler, you might be wondering about everything you need to do to prepare for a trip abroad. Of course, you’re considering what to pack and whether or not you should buy travel insurance, but what…

LifeMiles is the frequent flyer program that Avianca offers. Although it was known as a niche program in the past, it’s one of the most popular frequent flyer programs that points travelers use in this day and age. Using Avianca…

When you’re planning what to pack for your next trip to distant shores, it can be easy to forget the importance of the humble towel. Although most hotels will provide towels, some types of accommodation don’t and others don’t have…

The Chase Sapphire Reserve^® is one of the premier cards on the market today. It offers a host of benefits, including a $300 annual travel credit, bonus categories for earning points, TSA PreCheck, NEXUS, or Global Entry credit, travel insurance,…

Trying to build new credit can be very frustrating. No one will give you credit because you have no credit history, and you can’t build a credit history because no one will give you credit! The same is true of…

All Nippon Airways, abbreviated as ANA, is the largest airline in Japan. There are a ton of tourist attractions in Japan, and it’s no secret that flying to Japan is at the top of many travelers’ bucket lists. In addition,…

Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, an American airline headquartered in Florida, operates flights to over 75 destinations in the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America. The 2 main draws of Spirit are the low cost of its flights and…

Qatar Airways Overview Qatar Airways operates its main hub near other heavyweight airlines Emirates and Etihad, who also have hubs nearby. The main airport for Qatar Airways is located in Doha and offers a number of non-stop flights to the U.S….