Airlines

The American Airlines frequent flyer program AAdvantage has 4 tiers that you can earn — Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Executive Platinum — with each tier having more benefits than the preceding one. In this post, you’ll find information on the…

Flying Blue is the loyalty program of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (the national airline of the Netherlands) and Air France. KLM and Air France merged to form Air France-KLM Group back in 2004, and — shortly after this — combined…

No one wants to be in a position where you have to cancel your flight. Unfortunately, this is a reality that many of us will have to deal with at one point or another. If you find yourself in a…

Baggage fees continue to grow as a revenue source for U.S. airlines, which collected a record $5.1 billion in charges over the past year. In late 2018, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and others all raised the price…

Update: American Airlines previously offered e-500 mile upgrades to elite status passengers at several levels as a mechanism to provide upgrades on flights, both for elite passengers and companions. The e-500 mile upgrade system for elite passengers has been phased…

As the largest airline in the world, American Airlines carries passengers to ~350 domestic and international destinations each year. It’s also a part of the world’s second-largest airline alliance — Oneworld — which serves every inhabited continent with partners like…

Sometimes, plans change and you’re forced to cancel a flight that you’ve been looking forward to for months. If you’ve ever been in a position where you needed to cancel a flight, you know the process can be both expensive…

The American Airlines AAdvantage program is the largest frequent flyer program in the world and has 4 public elite status tiers: Gold, Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Executive Platinum. The most benefits come with the Executive Platinum level, which is regarded…

Emirates is the fourth biggest international airline, based on scheduled passenger-kilometers flown, and has a large fleet including the enormous double-decker A380. The airline’s vast route network, quick connections, and emphasis on quality meant that Emirates was the first choice…

Airline: Singapore Airlines (SQ) Aircraft: Airbus A350-900 (9V-SMK) Flight #: SQ338 Route: Singapore (SIN) > Dusseldorf (DUS) Date: September 22, 2018 Duration: 12hr 34min Cabin and Layout: Business class, 42-seats, 1-2-1 config Seat(s): 19F Miles Used: 105,000 KrisFlyer miles per…

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…