Airlines

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…

Airline: Virgin Australia (VA) Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER (VH-VPH) Flight #: VA2/VA9550 Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) > Sydney Airport (SYD) Date: May 26 & May 27, 2019 Duration: 14hr 23min Cabin & Layout: Premium, 24-seats, 2-4-2 config Seat(s): 16A…

Aeromexico is the flag carrier of Mexico. Based in Mexico City, it operates a variety of flights to 5 continents and is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, which includes Delta Air Lines. Though Aeromexico doesn’t receive a lot of…

Most people who travel in premium cabins tend to be traveling with a companion — often a significant other. This is especially true when heading to leisure destinations such as French Polynesia, the Maldives, or Thailand. Furthermore, the trends of…

Southwest Airlines began as a low-cost carrier in 1967 in San Antonio, Texas. For 12 years, Southwest only operated routes within Texas. Thanks to the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, Southwest started servicing more of the U.S. in 1979. Now,…

In the world of points travel, people often get fixated on traveling for free. While this is definitely something to strive for, it is not recommended to use your points if the redemption is impractical or is a poor return…

When it comes to seating on American Airlines, not all options are alike. For those in the back of the plane (the “Main Cabin”), there are 3 seating options: standard Main Cabin seats, Preferred seats, and Main Cabin Extra. Here’s…

Airline: Emirates (EK) Aircraft: Airbus A380-800 (A6-EOT). Flight #: EK 862 and EK 863 Route: (EK 862) Dubai International Airport (DXB) > Muscat International Airport (MCT); (EK 863) MCT > DXB Date: July 01, 2019. Duration: 40 minutes per leg….

What’s better than getting a great deal on a plane ticket? Getting 2 plane tickets for the price of 1! Getting a 2-for-1 deal on a plane ticket is possible with a companion ticket. Southwest Airlines’ Companion Pass is probably…

Airline: Vietnam Airlines (VN) Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Flight #: VN 415 Route: Seoul-Incheon (ICN) > Hanoi (HAN) Date: April 21, 2019 Duration: 4 hr 25 min Cabin & Layout: Vietnam Airlines reverse herringbone business class, 28-seat capacity across 7 rows, 1-2-1…

Airline: Cathay Pacific (CX) Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER Flight #: CX 872 Route: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Date: April 23, 2019 Duration: 12 hours and 15 minutes Cabin and Layout: Cathay Pacific first class, 6-seat capacity…

EVA Air’s mileage program is known as Infinity MileageLands. These miles aren’t known to be of particularly high value, but they can present decent redemption avenues for niche travelers. While EVA Air isn’t always one of the recommended ways to…