Airlines

Icelandair has a pretty standard baggage policy. Most fare types get 1 checked bag and 1 carry-on, however, Saga Premium Flex passengers get 2 pieces for checked and carry-on. Extra baggage is reasonably priced, but watch out for oversized luggage…

Airline: Jetstar (JQ) Aircraft: Boeing 787-8 (VH-VKE) Flight #: JQ37 Route: Sydney Airport (SYD) > Ngurah Rai International Airport – Denpasar (DPS) Date: November 1, 2019 Duration: 6hr 15min Cabin & Layout: Business, 21-seats, 2-3-2 config Seat(s): 3F Miles Used:…

Airline: Qantas Airways (QF) Aircraft: Airbus A330-300 (VH-QPF) Flight #: QF24 Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport – Bangkok (BKK) > Sydney Airport (SYD) Date: June 26, 2019 Duration: 9hrs 15min Cabin & Layout: Business Class, 28-seats, 1-2-1 config Seat(s): 4K Miles Used:…

Delta Silver Medallion status is the lowest of the SkyMiles Medallion elite status tiers. Delta offers Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Medallion, and Silver Medallion provides entry-level benefits to the basic frequent traveler. Most Delta elites are Silver Medallion, with…

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

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 clear-cut baggage policy that makes life easy when you’re planning your travels. Checked luggage is included with some fares, and where it’s not included, the first checked bag is a relatively reasonable $30 to $83, depending on…

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 2000Headquarters: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Haarlemmermeer, NetherlandsWebsite: skyteam.com The Numbers/Statistics SkyTeam Partners How It Works To achieve SkyTeam status, members must first accrue status through their respective partner airline of choice. Once this…

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,…