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My journey around the world had its final stop in Thailand, a country that had long been on my list but had eluded me for years. Bangkok, its buzzy capital, was the final destination on the trip before I headed…

Airline: China Airlines (CI)Aircraft: Airbus A350-900 (B-18907)Flight #: CI16Route: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)Date: December 10, 2023Duration: 10 hours, 49 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 32 seats, 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 15LCost: 91,500 Air France-KLM Flying…

Visiting India for a friend’s wedding was the main reason behind a monthlong trip around the world that I recently returned from. While the wedding took place in Jaipur, Rajasthan, I wanted to spend a little more time in India…

Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, has become world-famous in recent decades for its rapid population growth, its glitzy skyline (which includes the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building), the lavish lifestyle it offers many of its…

Airline: Flydubai (FZ)Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (A6-FEG)Flight #: FZ756Route: Istanbul Airport (IST) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)Date: November 14, 2023Duration: 3 hours, 55 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy class, 162 seats, 3-3 configurationSeat: 7FCost: $227 Earlier this month, I flew from the…

Airline: Air France (AF)Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER (F-GSQE)Flight #: AF377Route: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County International Airport (DTW) to Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)Date: November 12, 2023Duration: 7 hours, 2 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 42 seats, 2-3-2 configurationSeat: 5LCost:…

United MileagePlus has shared some changes it’s making to its MileagePlus elite status program for 2024. If reading that instills fear in you after living through Delta’s SkyMiles saga, fear not, because these changes are largely positive. Let’s dig into…

Since its inception, Bilt Rewards has been making waves in the travel rewards industry thanks to its innovative program that allows members to make rent payments with their Bilt World Elite Mastercard^® Credit Card with no additional transaction fee —…

British Airways is ready to celebrate holidays around the world this season by introducing special dishes both on board its planes and in its lounges to commemorate Diwali and Thanksgiving in the coming weeks. “We know that many of our…

Here’s some exciting news for those based in the Raleigh-Durham area: Bahamasair is set to begin nonstop, year-round flights from RDU to Freeport in the Bahamas. “We are excited to relaunch the direct RDU Bahamasair service, especially ahead of the holiday…

With the announcement of a new airport in Tulum, Mexico, Spirit Airlines has added 2 new nonstop routes into its route network next spring. “Tulum is an increasingly popular choice for leisure travelers, and our direct flights from Florida will…

After launching nonstop flights between London and Austin, Texas, in May 2022, Virgin Atlantic will end the route early next year. Virgin’s final nonstop departure from Austin (AUS) will take off on January 7, 2024, and will land at London’s…

Air Canada is ready to show off its first Airbus A321 aircraft that’s been equipped with a new interior and major technology upgrades. The 22-year-old Airbus A321-200 with registration C-GITU is now flying with its all-new look on the inside….

After 27 years with the Doha-based airline, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker shared earlier today, October 23, 2023, that he would be stepping down from his position as Group Chief Executive of Qatar Airways as of November 5, 2023….

Delta Air Lines caused outrage among its Medallion members this fall when it shared updates to its elite status program. The airline dramatically increased the requirements to meet each of its elite status tiers — Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond…

Like many large cities around the globe, the city of Paris and its metropolitan area are served by multiple airports. In the French capital, the primary 2 airports are Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY), with the latter being…

Minneapolis-based low-cost carrier Sun Country Airlines has announced a slew of new routes set to commence in 2024, including new service to Canada. “Sun Country prides itself on being the leisure airline of choice for MSP customers,” said Grant Whitney,…

The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, is ready to step into the limelight after a top-to-bottom renovation that touched most aspects of this luxury property in the heart of the Uptown Dallas neighborhood. The hotel’s renovation project involved all of the property’s guest…

Japan Airlines is poised to introduce its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft into service by the end of the year. The aircraft will become the airline’s flagship jet when it debuts on the route between Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) and New…

Delta Air Lines is adding service to a popular Caribbean destination from its Minneapolis-St. Paul hub. This should be music to the ears of Northerners who like to escape the cold winter for a break in the sun — let’s…

Air Canada will soon add another U.S. city to its route map. As of March 28, 2024, Canada’s flag carrier will fly nonstop between its base at Toronto’s Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) in South Carolina. Let’s take…