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The Qantas Shopping online portal is a handy resource for earning extra Qantas Points for your Frequent Flyer account. It’s really simple to use — you just need to remember to click through from the shopping portal each time you…

Frequently named “Best U.S. Airline” by many awards that passengers vote on themselves (including Condé Nast Traveller, Kayak, etc.), Alaska Airlines provides great service and has a very loyal customer base. If you’re looking to fly Alaska for a future…

Delta Air Lines is one of the oldest U.S. carriers and certainly one of the most respected. If you’re considering flying with Delta, then keep on reading this review, which covers all aspects of Delta’s service and operations. You can…

If you’re earning Free Spirit points with Spirit Airlines, did you know that you can earn them even when you’re dining out? Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Just join the Free Spirit Dining program, and you can…

Note: The Orbitz Rewards Dining program ended August 14, 2020, and you can no longer earn Orbucks via dining out.  Do you like the idea of earning free hotel stays for your next vacation just by dining out? This article…

Update: As of June 2, 2020, the Hawaiian Airlines Shopping Mall has been discontinued.  Do you fly frequently with Hawaiian Airlines and love earning miles to put towards reward flights? Well, you can do this through your everyday online shopping with…

Ryanair does things a bit differently with its baggage policy.  As you’ll see below, Economy passengers booking a Standard or Flexi Plus fare pay for each piece of luggage, while Plus and Family Plus passengers have checked luggage included. It’s…

Asiana Airlines is conveniently straightforward when it comes to baggage fees. The South Korea-based airline uses a weight allowance for domestic flights with no maximum number of items permitted, and a clear-cut piece allowance for all other routes. If you’re…

There’s no doubt you know United Airlines (and may have even flown with them before), but are you aware of their different fare types, the ins and outs of their baggage allowances, and all of their extra fees/add-ons? What about…

Garuda Indonesia has a very generous free checked luggage allowance across all cabin classes, right up to 110 pounds (50 kg) for first class passengers. For most destinations, Garuda works on a weight system, so you can take as many…

If you fly frequently with All Nippon Airways (ANA), then you’ll be pleased to know you can earn more ANA Mileage Club Miles with just a click before shopping online. Read on to find out how to earn these extra…

We’re sure you’re more than familiar with American Airlines, considering it’s the world’s largest airline — but this handy review brings together all the information you might need when considering flying with them. Maybe you need to know about the…

This is the shopping portal for Virgin Atlantic fans. With just a few extra clicks, you’ll earn bonus Virgin Points for shopping online. It’s as simple as that! Read on for information on how to get the most from the…

Austrian Airlines offers Economy Light fares for short- and long-haul travel if you only need to take carry-on luggage. This is handy for making your check-in and airport exit a bit swifter, and the additional bag charges are quite reasonable…

Have a special someone who loves to travel? Our roundup of the best gifts for travelers is here to save the day! Plus, we’re breaking things down into “his” and “hers” sections to help narrow the selection. From travel gadgets…

If you’re looking to boost your Asia Miles with Cathay Pacific, then check out the Asia Miles iShop where you can earn bonus points for shopping online. It’s really easy, with just a click of a button required before browsing….

Turkish Airlines works on a weight system for certain international destinations and a piece system for others, so check out the list of destinations below before traveling so you know what you’re eligible for. Journeys to and from the U.S….

Did you know that you can earn KrisFlyer miles by shopping online at your favorite stores? That’s right — it’s not just booking flights that will earn you those frequent flyer miles…buying that pair of sneakers you’ve been after will…

For domestic and international routes, Thai Airways works on a maximum weight allowance for checked baggage with no restrictions on the number of pieces you can bring. This is handy for travelers looking to spread the load across multiple bags,…

American Airlines baggage fees are pretty consistent with the average when it comes to larger U.S.-based carriers. If you’re flying economy, you’ll pay for all checked baggage on domestic flights and routes to/from Canada and Mexico (excluding some status and…

Lufthansa actually has a pretty standard baggage fee policy — you just have to tediously sift through all the differences in fares and routes. It offers Economy Light fares on certain routes, including to and from North America, if you’re…