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Sending your child on a flight alone can be an exciting (and nerve-wracking) experience. Whether they’ve been flying with you since babyhood or are just getting their travel legs now, you and your child need to be prepared for travel…

Airline: Qantas AirwaysAircraft: Boeing 787-9 DreamlinerFlight #: QF94Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)Date: June 4, 2022Duration: 15hr 30minCabin and Layout: Business class, 44 seats, 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 12KMiles Used: 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles and $37.80 in taxes and feesTypical Retail Cost: $5,000 per person…

Airline: Singapore Airlines (SQ) Aircraft: Airbus A380-800 Flight #: SQ 26 Route: Frankfurt (FRA) to New York (JFK) Date: July 28, 2022 Duration: 8 hours, 35 minutes Cabin and Layout: Singapore 1-1 Suite configuration Seat: 1A Suite Points/Cash Used: 143,500…

Airline: United Airlines Aircraft: Boeing 767-300 Flight #: UA 940 Route: Newark (EWR) > London Heathrow (LHR) Date: July 23, 2022 Duration: 7 hours, 10 minutes Cabin and Layout: United Airlines Polaris 1-1-1 configuration Seat: 9L Points/Cash Used: 48,000 Aeroplan points + $235 Typical Retail Cost: Approximately $3,300 After flying…

Our pets are more than just pets — they are our family. So, it stands to reason you may need to take your furry family members on a flight from time to time. While it’s definitely possible to fly with…

Airline: Qantas AirwaysAircraft: Boeing 787-9 DreamlinerFlight #: QF94Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)Date: May 30, 2022Duration: 15hr 30minCabin and Layout: Business class, 44 seats in a 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 10KMiles Used: 55,000 Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan milesTypical Retail…

In an era where private jet travel is becoming more and more accessible to travelers with a wider variety of socioeconomic backgrounds, one of the most popular companies in the space is JSX. And although JSX isn’t known for its…

Airline: Saudia AirlinesAircraft: Boeing 777-300Flight #: SV41Route: Jeddah (JED) to Los Angeles (LAX)Date: April 28, 2022Duration: 16hr 10minsCabin and Layout: Saudia Airlines business class, 36 seats in a 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 19ACost: 80,000 Delta SkyMiles (available from ~$5,200 one-way) Transiting through Saudi Arabia…

In the world of travel, travelers are often left wondering: What’s the difference between first and business class? Believe it or not, this is a complex question that requires a lot of contextual background to answer definitively. In this guide,…

Booking a lavish, ultra-exclusive first class ticket with points and discovering the retail price of what you just booked is one of the sweetest moments of victory in points and miles. There’s nothing quite like booking a business or first class…

Airline: British AirwaysAircraft: Boeing 777-200Flight #: BA178Route: New York (JFK) > London Heathrow (LHR)Date: April 27, 2022Duration: 6hr 17minsCabin and Layout: British Airways Club Suite 1-2-1Seat: 9KCash used: $1,524 one-way When flying from the U.S. back to the U.K., I…

Airline: American Airlines Aircraft: Airbus A321T Flight #: AA2305 Route: New York (JFK) > San Francisco (SFO) Date: February 26, 2022 Duration: 5hr 52mins Cabin and Layout: American Airlines Flagship Business 20-seat capacity across 5 rows in a 2-2 configuration Seat: 6A Cash Cost: $568 one-way While planning…

In a world where privacy, luxury, and exclusivity are increasingly in-demand, many savvy travelers have developed an appreciation for private aviation. The traditional belief that private jet travel is reserved only for the ultra-wealthy has been thrown out the window,…

Airline: American Airlines Aircraft: Boeing 777-300 Flight #: AA2286 Route: Los Angeles (LAX) to Miami (MIA) Date: March 7, 2022 Duration: 4hrs 7mins Cabin and Layout: American Airlines Flagship First, 8 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration Seat: 1A Cost: From ~$769…

Recently, the Department of Transportation (DOT) overhauled the rules regarding assistance animals on planes. The good news? Both service animals and psychiatric service animals (PSDs for short) are still protected and therefore are allowed to accompany their handlers on the…

Whether heading on a vacation or babymoon, traveling for work, or visiting family for the holidays, flying while pregnant is extremely common and generally safe when following standard air travel precautions. As always, wearing a seatbelt and staying hydrated is…

British Airways is one of the largest airlines in the world. Thanks to the deep-seated economic and financial powerhouse of London, the U.K.’s flag carrier enjoys an astonishing book of revenue, whether travelers are flying for leisure or on business….

In 2021, American Airlines gave its AAdvantage frequent flyer program an enormous facelift. And while there were some initial concerns that the loyalty program would take a nosedive, its changes were actually thoughtfully simplified and more applicable to those who…

Alaska Airlines offers a corporate travel program for businesses known as EasyBiz. This program, unlike American Airlines Business Extra or Delta SkyMiles for Business, does not offer a separate rewards currency that can be redeemed for freebies such as upgrades…

Airline: JetBlueAircraft: Airbus A321LRFlight #: B620Route: London (LHR) > New York (JFK)Date: February 21, 2022Duration: 8hrs 17minsCabin and Layout: JetBlue Mint — 2 Mint Studio suites, 22 fully-enclosed Mint suitesSeat: 2FCost: From ~$1,945 round-trip JetBlue has launched its first foray into…

One of the more interesting offerings from American Airlines is a separate loyalty program, known as Business Extra, that exists alongside its standard AAdvantage frequent flyer program. This program allows you to earn rewards in addition to those you’d earn…