Airlines

South African Airways is an unexpectedly small airline when you consider its strategic position as the flag carrier of South Africa. Home to one of the economic powerhouses in Africa, South African Airways has been plagued by a continuous bout…

Airline: GOL Linhas Aereas (GOL) Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 Flight #: G3 1095 Route: Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport (GIG) > São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) Date: January 21, 2020 Duration: 1hr 15mins Cabin and Layout: GOL Economy with 186…

Airline: Delta Air Lines (DL) Aircraft: Airbus A220-100 (N119DU) Flight #: DL1004 Route: New York-LaGuardia (LGA) > Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) Date: October 23, 2019 Duration: 3hrs 52min Cabin & Layout: Economy Class, 97-seats, 2-3 config Seat(s): 18A Miles Used:…

Hainan Airlines is one of China’s largest airlines. Though not quite as big as Air China, China Southern, or China Eastern, this airline holds the honor of the largest civilian-run airline in China. Even more interesting is the fact that…

Airline: Japan Airlines (JAL) Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER (JA741J) Flight #: JL 6 Route: Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND) to John F. Kennedy International-New York (JFK) Date: June 26, 2019 Duration: 13hrs 5mins Cabin and Layout: 8 open first class suites in a…

We’ve said it before and we will say it again, traveling with family can be one of the most rewarding experiences children and parents can do together. Trying new foods, seeing new places, meeting new people, and dealing with the…

Caribbean Airlines Carry-on Allowance 1 personal item: FREEStandard carry-on bag: FREE An extra carry-on can be purchased (subject to space) for $100. An overweight carry-on of 24 to 50 pounds (11 to 23 kg) will be charged $50. Size and…

TAP Air Portugal is the national flag carrier of Portugal. With its strategic headquarters located centrally in the nation’s capital of Lisbon, it is uniquely positioned to transport passengers to the Western European country. The boutique airline has traditionally been…

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is Japan’s biggest airline. ANA’s service and standards are rivaled by its counterpart – Japan Airlines – and both hold Skytrax 5-star status. With broad route coverage worldwide and new routes planned, the airline is set…

South Africa is quite a picturesque vacation spot, located at the southern tip of Africa. Home to some of the best wine in Cape Town and beautiful safari experiences across many ultra-luxurious game reserves throughout the country, there’s something to…

Having the right seat on your flight can sometimes make or break your day (or trip). Unlike other airlines, Southwest has an open seating policy. That means you can choose any open seat on the plane once it’s your turn…

GOL, which is short for GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, is a low-cost carrier based in Brazil. GOL is known for offering dirt-cheap fares, even on point-to-point routes within the Western Hemisphere. Without a doubt, GOL is one of the essential…

Basic Economy is the relatively new cheapest airline ticket you can buy, coming with a new set of restrictions that some flyers may not be used to. While Basic Economy seats are located in the same section of the plane…

Update: British Airways retired its 747 fleet in October 2020. Club World, BA’s international business class product, is still available on the 767, 777, 787, and A380.  Airline: British Airways (BA) Aircraft: Boeing 747-400 (G-BYGA) Flight #: BA109 Route: London…

The checked baggage allowance for Malaysia Airlines depends on the fare type, so be sure to check what your allowance is – especially for economy, where there are 4 fare types for international flights. Malaysia Airlines Carry-On Allowance 1 personal…

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…