Airlines

Avianca is Colombia’s flag carrier and is part of Avianca Holdings, which owns many other regional subsidiaries in South and Central America. Headquartered in Bogotá, this Star Alliance partner is instrumental in the global connectivity Star Alliance offers. As the…

Having elite status with an airline is a great way to earn benefits and perks that make travel more rewarding. American Airlines is one of the main players in the industry and an airline that many of us use often….

Aegean Airlines is the flag carrier of Greece, and it’s also the largest Greek airline overall. As a Star Alliance member since 2010, it operates important regional flights connecting the rest of Europe to Greece. A publicly-traded airline, Aegean Airlines…

China Southern is one of the world’s largest airlines. In fact, this former SkyTeam member was the largest airline in the world at one point. This state-owned airline operates some of the most interesting flights in the world, including the…

Note: As a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Aeroflot is currently experiencing many restrictions on airspace and may temporarily suspend flights. Aeroflot is the flag carrier of the Russian Federation, also known as Russia. This airline is one of the…

Airline: American Airlines (AA) Aircraft: Boeing 737 MAX8 Flight #: AA718 Route: Miami International Airport (MIA) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Date: December 29, 2020 Duration: 2hrs 58min Cabin & Layout: First class, 16-seats, 2-2 config Seat(s): 2F Typical Retail Cost: $120 per person…

China Southern Airlines, also shortened to China Southern, is one of the top 10 largest airlines by passengers carried, and it’s also Asia’s largest airline by fleet size, passengers carried, and revenue. Founded in 1988 in Guangzhou, this airline is…

Update: On April 18, 2022, a federal judge struck down the federal mask mandate. Airlines and local transit authorities will now create and enforce their own mask policies. If you are planning on traveling in the near future, you should…

China Eastern Airlines, also known as China Eastern, is a Shanghai-based, government-owned airline. Known as being one of the largest airlines in the world with a fleet size of nearly 600 and a route network of around 250 destinations, China…

Note: As a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Aeroflot is currently experiencing many restrictions on airspace and may temporarily suspend flights. Aeroflot is one of the world’s oldest airlines. With a history dating back to 1923, the Russian flag carrier…

Greece is one of the world’s most politically important places of all time. Touted as the birthplace of democracy and the inventor of the Olympic Games, Greece has solidified its place as one of the world’s hottest tourist destinations. And…

China Eastern is one of the world’s most important major airlines. Why? China Eastern connects much of the world to a vital global business hub: Shanghai. Also known as China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern possesses roots all the way back…

After an extended period of time without travel due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), many people have been traveling like never before. While masks are no longer required on most flights around the world, avoiding germs is generally a good idea….

Airline: United Airlines Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flight #: UA149 Route: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) > Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) > São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) Date: October 9, 2020 Duration: 9hrs 35mins Cabin and Layout: United…

LATAM is one of South America’s largest airlines, especially when you consider that it’s a parent company with many regional airlines. For example, LATAM has subsidiaries in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru. As you might expect, it is…

As the holidays draw close, travelers typically dust off their frequent flyer miles and book affordable airline tickets to spend quality time with family, escape to paradise, or get away from it all. This year, however, many are opting for…

Update: On April 18, 2022, a federal judge struck down the federal mask mandate. Airlines and local transit authorities will now create and enforce their own mask policies. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic reshaped the global economy, along with the day-to-day…

Commercial aviation is one of the world’s most fascinating sectors. As a subset of leisure, tourism, and logistics industries, airlines have never been more crucial than today. The great COVID-19 outbreak of 2019-2022 has more or less brought the world…

Flying can sometimes be easier said than done, and that’s true without accounting for the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. When things don’t go as expected, passengers aren’t afraid to speak their mind. With COVID-19’s impact on U.S. airlines, there have been…

Copa Airlines is the national airline and flag carrier of Panama and is one of the most strategically well-located airlines in the world. By connecting the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, Copa Airlines can take advantage of its equatorial positioning to…

Airline: Hawaiian Airlines (HA)Aircraft: Airbus A330Flight #: HA451Route: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)Date: November 4, 2019Duration: 10hrs 45minCabin & Layout: Business Class, 18-seats, 2-2-2 configSeat(s): 1CMiles Used: 65,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles and…