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In a world where interconnectedness is of utmost importance, travelers are often tasked with finding the most efficient routings to make the most of their time. Airlines rarely operate flights that do not include their home country at either the…

Lounge access and quality make up a significant part of the travel equation. Whether it’s savoring delicious food or enjoying complimentary wellness treatments, the airline lounge experience contributes hugely to the quality of your travel. When flying in business or…

American Express has 2 complimentary programs for booking hotels: Fine Hotels + Resorts and the Hotel Collection. The distinctions between the 2 are plentiful, but generally, the nicest and most opulent hotels will fall within the Fine Hotels + Resorts….

In the world of premium travel, particularly business and first class products, it’s ever-so-important to get all the little things right. For international flights, most people simply book a ticket and that’s it until the day of departure. Well, road…

When contemplating flying to Lebanon, you’ve probably already done your homework. You intend on visiting one of the richest Arab cultures in the world, thanks to its cultural presence predating recorded history. You also probably want a taste of the…

With nearly 200 destinations across 6 continents, Air Canada is the largest airline in Canada. Most recently, the airline carried nearly 51 million passengers in a single year. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance, which includes Lufthansa,…

Trying to earn a respectable balance of points with credit card spending is highly scientific. Aside from getting one of the best credit card bonuses, optimizing your usage of credit cards is, unsurprisingly, the most reliable way to earn rewards…

SAS, known colloquially as Scandinavian Airlines, is an airline holding company with its headquarters in Sweden’s capital city of Stockholm. Although the airline was formally founded in 1946, the earliest roots of the company can be traced back to 1918….

Vietnam is the fastest-growing country for tourism, full stop. With an annual tourism growth rate exceeding 20% to 30%, one might wonder why exactly Vietnam is poised to become one of the world’s economic powers after being ravaged by war…

Iberia is the flag carrier of Spain. Founded in 1927, Iberia is owned by International Airlines Group, which owns airlines like British Airways and Aer Lingus. Iberia joined the Oneworld alliance in 1999 and flies to nearly 120 destinations in 45…

Star Alliance “The Way the Earth Connects” Founded: May 14, 1997Headquarters: Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main, GermanyWebsite: staralliance.com By the Numbers Partners German rail operator Deutsche Bahn is also a Star Alliance intermodal partner. With this partnership, you can travel to…

American Express has several top-notch Membership Rewards cards and is most famous for being a leader in the realm of points and rewards. Where American Express shines is its premium card offerings. With the fantastic perks you get from holding…

Radisson Hotels is a multinational hospitality group established in 1962. Although the company has changed majority ownership several times (including, at one point, the company that owns Hainan Airlines), Radisson as a brand has primarily maintained its reputation as one…

Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s largest airline, is a founding member of the Oneworld alliance and offers flights to destinations all around the globe. Its hub is located at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). In this post, we’ll show you all…

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is a Japanese carrier with hubs at Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo and Itami Airport (ITM) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka. Members of the ANA Mileage Club can earn…

Since its first flight took off in November 2003, Etihad Airways has developed a reputation as a leading airline, and it has received the honor of offering the world’s best commercial airline first class: The Etihad Residence. Known for its…

You may have heard stories of travelers who’ve spent their entire working lives building up a large balance of frequent flyer miles in hopes of using the miles in retirement, only to lose them and have their travel dreams crushed….

Delta SkyMiles are often discounted because of their seemingly low value on many redemptions, but there are actually a bunch of great reward options possible! Here is all the information you need about using SkyMiles with partner airlines, ways to…

UPDATE: Alitalia ceased operations in 2021 and the MilleMiglia program ended in January 2023. Alitalia’s frequent flyer program, MilleMiglia, has been subject to devaluations over the years, oftentimes huge ones at that. Alitalia is a SkyTeam alliance member. The Italian…

While Singapore Airlines might not be the first airline you think of when earning miles and points, its loyalty program, KrisFlyer, is worth looking at. You can use KrisFlyer miles to fly many airlines, including Star Alliance carriers like United…

Korean Air is a founding member of the SkyTeam Alliance which includes Delta Air Lines, KLM, Air France, and other well-known airlines. It serves ~50 countries with its fleet of 160+ aircraft and has a hub at Incheon International Airport…