Airlines

Lufthansa is Europe’s only airline to be awarded 5-star status by Skytrax, which assesses airlines by their quality and safety standards. With its main hub at Frankfurt Airport [FRA] in Frankfurt, Germany, Lufthansa is the largest European airline, serving destinations…

With no universal set of rules for checked luggage allowances, you need to review what you’re permitted to bring with you every time you travel in order to avoid excess charges. Allowances can differ from airline to airline, with some…

Airline: Thai Airways (TG) Aircraft: Boeing 747-400 (HS-TGZ) — originally to be operated by an Airbus A380-800 Flight #: TG 676 Route: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to Tokyo-Narita International Airport (NRT) Date: June 24, 2019 Duration: 6 hrs 10…

Buying points is a nuanced activity. In the world of points travel, everything you do can be boiled down to a decision of economics. As a rule of thumb, you should generally avoid purchasing points and miles. However, this guide’s…

TAP Air Portugal is the flag carrier of Portugal. Also a Star Alliance partner, this airline connects the world to Portugal, and Portugal to many former Portuguese colonies. With a fleet of around 75 aircraft operating to about 85 unique…

Qatar Airways was only established in 1997, but it has grown an extensive flight route consisting of 83 countries, with more being launched every year. Consistently voted the world’s best airline in the yearly Skytrax awards, Qatar Airways is a…

Sunwing Airlines does not include free checked luggage for flight-only passengers, so this must be purchased separately. Passengers traveling on a Sunwing Vacations or Cruise package receive their first checked bag for free. Let’s review the costs. Sunwing Airlines Carry-on…

Thai Airways is the flag carrier of Thailand and was founded in 1960. A Star Alliance partner, this airline is one of the most highly regarded airlines in the industry, primarily through its sublime first class product. It has also…

Finnair has a variety of fare types for economy, and they usually include 1 or 2 checked bags, depending on the passenger’s luggage needs. If you plan to fly with more luggage than you get for free, be sure to…

Airline: Virgin Atlantic (VS) Aircraft: Airbus A350 (G-VLUX) Flight #: VS138 Route: John F. Kennedy International (JFK) > London Heathrow (LHR) Date: October 29, 2019 Duration: 6hrs 39min Cabin & Layout: Business Class, 44 seats, 1-2-1 config Seat(s): 9A Points…

When the exact award availability that you’ve been waiting to open up for months finally does, you likely are going to want to book it right away. But unless you have a large stash of points with that airline or…

Qantas has a flexible carry-on policy for passengers flying within Australia and for first, business, and premium economy passengers flying internationally. This gives passengers the choice between bringing 1 standard carry-on bag at a larger size or 2 pieces that…

Cape Air includes a standard carry-on and a personal item, but depending on the aircraft, you may not be able to store your items in the cabin due to restricted space. Checked luggage is included in the ticket for flights…

Airline: Fiji Airways (FJ) Aircraft: Airbus A350 (DQ-FAI) Flight #: FJ911 Route: Nadi International Airport (NAN) > Sydney Airport (SYD) Date: December 13, 2019 Duration: 4hr 30min Cabin & Layout: Economy Class, 301-seats, 3-3-3 config Seat(s): 52A Miles Used: 50,000…

Airline: Fiji Airways (FJ) Aircraft: Airbus A350 (DQ-FAI) Flight #: FJ910 Route: Sydney Airport (SYD) > Nadi International Airport (NAN) Date: December 10, 2019 Duration: 3hr 45min Cabin & Layout: Business Class, 33-seats, 1-2-1 config Seat(s): 20A Miles Used: 50,000…

South African Airways is the state-owned flag carrier airline of South Africa. Although they were founded in 1934, they haven’t actually expanded their route network aggressively. The government of South Africa has experienced numerous regime changes over the years, which…

Airline: American Airlines (AA) Aircraft: Boeing 777-223 Flight #: AA904 Route: Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport (GIG) > Miami International Airport (MIA), connecting to Boston (BOS) on the same ticket Date: November 22, 2019 Duration: 8hrs 40mins Cabin and…

Copa Airlines has clear-cut fees for additional baggage and excess charges, which must be paid at the airport. Checked luggage is included with all fares (except Economy Basic) on Copa Airlines and 2 checked bags are permitted for Economy Full…

Airline: Qantas Airways (QF) Aircraft: Boeing 747 (VH-OJU) Flight #: QF25 Route: Sydney Airport (SYD) > Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND) Date: September 1, 2019 Duration: 9hrs 25min Cabin & Layout: Premium Economy, 36-seats, 2-4-2 config Seat(s): 38A Miles Used: None Typical…

Airline: Qantas Airways (QF) Aircraft: Boeing 747 (VH-OEH) Flight #: QF26 Route: Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND) > Sydney Airport (SYD) Date: September 6, 2019 Duration: 9hrs 30min Cabin & Layout: Business Class, 58-seats, 2-3-2 and 2-2 configuration Seat(s): 6K Miles Used:…

Whenever you decide to book a plane ticket, you place yourself in the hands of an airline that will determine your entire traveling experience. You rely on a slew of professionals to do their jobs effectively and get you to…