Airlines

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 $35 to $133, 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, 1999Headquarters: New York CityWebsite: oneworld.com The Numbers/Statistics Oneworld Partners* * Oneworld alliance includes ~30 “affiliate” members, which are generally regional airlines that are owned by/have…

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 planning your next big vacation or passively looking for travel destinations, you are sure to have encountered the picturesque scenery of Southeast Asia. Unfortunately, Southeast Asia hasn’t always been the most accessible travel destination for those coming from…

Iberia is the flag carrier of Spain. Founded in 1927, Iberia is owned by International Airlines Group, which owns airlines like British Airways and Aer Lingus. Iberia joined the Oneworld alliance in 1999 and flies to nearly 120 destinations in 45…

Star Alliance “The Way the Earth Connects” Founded: May 14, 1997Headquarters: Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main, GermanyWebsite: staralliance.com By the Numbers Partners German rail operator Deutsche Bahn is also a Star Alliance intermodal partner. With this partnership, you can travel to…

Virgin Australia Velocity has a stellar reputation among airline loyalty programs. Velocity members earn Points with the program’s many travel and non-travel partners that can be redeemed for low-cost flights and upgrades, hotel stays, car rentals, and a long list of…

Canceling a flight can be a very frustrating and expensive experience. Knowing the ins and outs of the airline’s cancellation policy can save you quite a bit of time and money if you do end up needing to cancel. If…

Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s largest airline, is a founding member of the Oneworld alliance and offers flights to destinations all around the globe. Its hub is located at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). In this post, we’ll show you all…