Airlines

Delta’s Platinum Medallion status is the third-highest tier in its SkyMiles Medallion program. At the entry level is Silver, followed by Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. Platinum Medallion truly opens up a wealth of benefits to the traveler and comes with…

Airline: Lufthansa Aircraft: Boeing 747-830 (D-ABYK) Flight #: LH 423 Route: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Date: May 31, 2019 Duration: 6hrs 55min Cabin and Layout: 8 open first class suites in a 1-1 configuration…

TAP Air Portugal has quite a few different fare types, and the checked allowance depends on these fare types and the flight route. TAP has a fairly standard checked and carry-on allowance for economy passengers but a generous allowance for…

The systemwide upgrade (SWU) is one of the most coveted benefits of the American Airlines AAdvantage program. These valuable tools allow users to upgrade to the next class of service, allowing many people to save hundreds — if not thousands…

Despite not flying outside of the Americas, Southwest is still 1 of the largest air carriers in the world by multiple metrics. In fact, Southwest is the world’s fourth-largest airline by fleet size, seventh-largest by revenue, and third-largest by number…

Despite being subject to a few devaluations over the years, United MileagePlus miles still pack a ton of value for both international and domestic award travel. Since the airline is a part of the Star Alliance, you can redeem miles…

Airline: Oman Air (WY) Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 (A4O-SI) Flight #: WY817 Route: Muscat (MCT) > Bangkok (BKK) Date: June 25, 2019 Duration: 6hr Cabin & Layout: Business Class, 30-seats, 1-2-1 config Seat(s): 11K Miles Used: None – paid fare Cash…

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…

Skiing and snowboarding can be expensive hobbies when you take into account your lift passes, accommodation, and of course, après ski! It’s always a welcome relief to find out that you won’t incur any excess charges for taking your ski…

Hawaiian Airlines offers non-stop service to Hawaii from North America, Asia, and the South Pacific. It also serves every major island in Hawaii. Established in 1929 with 2 8-seater Sikorsky aircraft and a Bellanca monoplane, Hawaiian Airlines grew to carry…

Since it’s almost the end of the year, peak travel season is quickly approaching as everyone heads home for the holidays. If you’ve ever been one of those people who have been left stranded at an airport for hours, you…

WestJet has a pretty clear-cut baggage policy that makes life easy when planning your travels. Checked luggage is included with some fares, and where this is not included, the first checked bag is a reasonable $30 to $35.40 regardless of…

Delta’s exclusive Delta 360° program is for frequent flyers who spend the most on Delta Air Lines. This invitation-only tier is above the traditional SkyMiles Medallion ranks and comes with a suite of benefits that enhance the daily travel of…

SkyTeam Alliance “Caring more about you.” Founded: June 2000 Headquarters: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands Website: skyteam.com The Numbers/Statistics Annual Customers: 630+ million Daily Flights: 14,500+ Destinations: 1,150+ Countries: 175+ Lounges: 750+ SkyTeam Partners How It Works To achieve SkyTeam…

Oneworld Alliance “An alliance of the world’s leading airlines, working as one.” Founded: February 1, 1999 Headquarters: New York City Website: oneworld.com The Numbers/Statistics Annual Customers: ~535 million Daily Flights: ~14,000 Destinations: 1,100+ Countries: 180+ Combined Fleet: 3,553 aircraft Lounges:…

Airline: Oman Air (WY) Aircraft: Airbus A330-300 (A4O-DD) Flight #: WY116 Route: Frankfurt Airport (FRA) > Muscat International Airport (MCT) Date: June 24, 2019 Duration: 6hr 40min Cabin & Layout: Business Class, 20-seats, 1-2-1 config Seat(s): 10K Miles Used: None…

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,…

The process of canceling a flight, especially one you’ve been looking forward to, can be confusing, frustrating, and expensive — but luckily it doesn’t have to be! Doing a bit of research on potential cancellation fees in advance can save…

Airline: Finnair (AY) Aircraft: Airbus A350 and A321 (OH-LWF and OH-LZM) Flight #: AY142 and AY1653 Route: Bangkok (BKK) > Helsinki (HEL) > Barcelona (BCN) Date: June 19, 2019 Duration: 10hr 20min + 4hr Cabin & Layout: Business Class, 46-seats,…

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….

Whether you’re scheming your next big vacation or passively looking for travel destinations, you are sure to have encountered the picturesque scenery of Southeast Asia. Perhaps you’ve also seen the amazing and ultra-cheap street food available on the curbs deep…