Airlines

There’s a great deal of variance within loyalty programs across the board. From specific accrual policies to award redemption prices to even points sharing policies, there is one thing that is absolutely certain: loyalty programs are impossible to keep track…

Airline: Qatar Airways (QR) Aircraft: Airbus A350-900 (A7-ALN) Flight #: QR99 Route: Doha (DOH) > Geneva (GVA) Date: January 26, 2019 Duration: 6hr 45min Cabin and Layout: Business class, 36 seats, 1-2-1 config Seat(s): 5K Miles Used: 110,000 Asia Miles…

Who doesn’t love the thrill of planning a new trip and finally purchasing your flight tickets? Unfortunately,  sometimes life happens and you are forced to change your plans or cancel your ticket. Anyone who has gone through this before knows…

Airline: Singapore Airlines (SQ) Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER (9V-SNC) Flight #: SQ241 Route: Singapore (SIN) > Sydney (SYD) Date: October 3, 2018 Duration: 7hr 40min Cabin and Layout: First Class, 4-seats, 1-2-1 config Seat(s): 1A Miles Used: 148,000 KrisFlyer (including a…

While Frontier Airlines may not be the most aspirational airline for award redemptions, its Frontier Miles loyalty program makes it easy for frequent flyers to redeem miles and take advantage of elite benefits. Thankfully, you don’t need to fly on…

The world of points travel is complex, and the importance of having a sound technical foundation for booking first class flights cannot be understated. That’s why it can take years and years to get up to speed on credit card…

There’s a real emphasis on customer service in Singaporean culture, and this certainly rings true of the country’s flag carrier – Singapore Airlines. This 5-star airline is renowned for its impeccable service – both in the air and on the…

It is no secret that Singapore Airlines is one of the best in the sky. It has a fleet of high-end planes that are outfitted with stellar first, business, premium economy, and economy class seats. And let’s be real: it’s…

Aeromexico has an award program that flies under the radar a majority of the time. This airline, which is the flag carrier of Mexico, has some interesting niche redemptions that we outlined in our best ways to redeem Aeromexico Club…

The world of aviation is complex, chock full of information stored within airport kiosks. This is especially true within what’s known as the revenue management department. Simply put, this department is in charge of analyzing data and implementing practices that…

EVA Air, a Taiwanese airline headquartered in Taipei, is a subsidiary wholly owned by Evergreen Group, whose shipping containers you might have seen from time to time. This 5-star rated Skytrax airline is known for offering one of the best…

In addition to being one of the largest airlines in the U.S., Delta Air Lines operates its largest hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) — the busiest airport in the world. SkyMiles, the Delta Air Lines loyalty program, is…

Emirates has been long known as one of the most luxurious airlines in the sky. Its fleet of all wide-body aircraft features some of the best first and business class products in the sky, with its A380 aircraft going so…

Airline: Hainan Airlines (HU) Aircraft: Airbus A350-900 (B 1070) Flight #: HU 481 Route: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Date: May 31, 2019 Duration: 13 hrs 15 mins Cabin + Layout: Business class —…

Note: As a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Finnair is currently experiencing many restrictions on airspace and may temporarily suspend flights to/from Asia. Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, is one of 14 Oneworld member airlines and is headquartered in…

Virgin Atlantic may be the underdog of U.K. long-haul airlines, but it has long strived to give its passengers a hip cabin and delightful service across all classes. This made the airline a favorite for many U.S.- and U.K.-based travelers,…

Airline: Asiana Airlines (OZ) Aircraft: Airbus A380-800 (HL 7626) Flight #: OZ 202 Route: Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Date: May 06, 2019 Duration: 11 Hrs 10 Mins Cabin + Layout: First Class Suites: 12…

Not too long ago, it was the norm to board a plane and know that you were entirely unreachable for the duration of your journey. There was nothing to do but switch off and enjoy a good book, have a…

Airline: Cathay Pacific (CX) Aircraft: Airbus A350-1000 (B-LXK) Flight #: CX271 Route: Hong Kong (HKG) > Amsterdam (AMS) Date: May 10, 2019 Duration: 12hrs 25min Cabin & Layout: Business class, 46-seats, 1-2-1 configuration Seat(s): 18K Miles Used: 85,000 Asia Miles…

In the business of premium cabin travel, you constantly see airlines duking it out for the best first class products. When you’re planning a first class flight, you’re going to want to make sure you choose a great airline. If you’re…

Airline: Korean Air Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER (HL 8216) Flight #: KE 646 Route: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) Date: May 04, 2019 Duration: 6 Hrs 15 Mins Cabin + Layout: Originally booked on the Kosmos Suites…