Airlines

You’ve likely seen online posts and YouTube videos reviewing Cathay Pacific’s much-heralded first and business class on long-haul flights. I know people who consider it their favorite airline. But those are all flights across long distances, typically crossing an ocean….

Sometimes, when passing through an airport, I see signs for an airline I’ve never heard of before and often wonder what it’s like flying on that airline. Recently, my wife and I flew HK Express (also known as Hong Kong…

Airline: Spirit Airlines (NK)Aircraft: Airbus A320Flight #: NK1252Route: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), connecting to San José Mineta International Airport (SJC)Date: May 29, 2024Duration: 3 hours, 16 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy, 178 standard seats and…

Airline: ZIPAIR (ZG)Aircraft: Boeing 787-800Flight #: ZG023Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Narita International Airport (NRT)Date: June 14, 2024Duration: 11 hours, 40 minutesCabin and Layout: Full-Flat (business class), 20 seats across 5 rows, 1-2-1 configurationSeats: 5A, 5DCost: $859 each…

Airline: Southwest Airlines (WN)Aircraft: Boeing 737-800Flight #: WN0102Route: Orlando International Airport (MCO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)Date: May 6, 2024Duration: 2 hours, 35 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy, 175 standard seats across 30 rows, 3-3 configurationSeats: 26D, 26FCost: $442.96 each (round-trip…

Airline: Air FranceAircraft: Boeing 777-300ERFlight No.: AF459Route: São Paulo (GRU) to Paris (CDG)Date: February 27, 2024Duration: 11 hours, 3 minutesCabin and Layout: 1-2-1Seat: 1LCost: It’s complicated With Air France’s polished service, chic design, and exquisite gastronomy, La Première is about as exclusive as it gets when it comes…

We love sharing our experiences on first and business class flights, but let’s be honest — we don’t fly this way all the time. Sometimes, an economy or premium economy flight just makes sense. That was the case recently when…

Airline: Air France (AF)Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ERFlight #: AF0051Route: Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)Date: April 23, 2024Duration: 7 hours, 48 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy class, 3-4-3 configurationSeat: 40J, 40K, 40LCost: 20,000 Flying Blue miles per adult each way (or from $600 cash) A…

The author flew on a ticket provided by Hilton Hotels to attend a recent press event. All opinions are the author’s own, and neither Hilton nor Southwest had input in any part of this review. I recently flew Southwest Airlines…

If you’re a top-tier American Airlines elite member, you’re probably familiar with systemwide upgrades (SWUs). While earning a “free” upgrade to a fancy seat may seem like a dream, redeeming these certificates can be challenging as there is often little…

The world-famous Alaska Airlines “Milk Run” is a must-do adventure for an aviation geek. It’s definitely something to add to your bucket list if you’re a plane enthusiast, though it can be a bit tricky to book if you don’t…

Airline: Thai Airways (TG)Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ERFlight #: TG920Route: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)Date: April 16, 2024Duration: 11 hours, 30 minutesCabin and Layout: Royal Silk business class, 42 seats, 1-2-1 configuration (2 cabins)Seat: 11B (bulkhead)Cost: 80,000 Aeroplan points or…

Airline: American Airlines (AA)Aircraft: 737-800Flight #: AA1056Route: LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)Date: April 5, 2024Duration: 3 hours, 9 minutesCabin and Layout: Economy class, 3-3 configurationSeat: 28E, 28FCost: 12,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles each (or from $166 cash) Sometimes, we fly for work; sometimes,…

Airline: Delta Air Lines (DL)Aircraft: Airbus A321-200Flight #: DL1572Route: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), connecting to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)Date: March 13, 2024Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutesCabin and Layout: Main Cabin (economy class), 142-seat capacity…

When flying with a furry friend, you’ll encounter various rules and restrictions, so it’s important to understand the requirements that apply to you. American Airlines’ animal transportation program has numerous fees and rules to keep in mind, with many intricacies…

Airline: Air France (AF)Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ERFlight #: AF0065Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)Date: April 6, 2024Duration: 10 hours, 55 minutesCabin and Layout: Business class, 58 seats, 1-2-1 configurationSeat: 20ECost: 204,500 Flying Blue miles…

If you’ve canceled a flight with JetBlue and received a travel credit for the value of your ticket, you might be wondering how to find and use that credit. The answer is the JetBlue Travel Bank. It’s a special account…

Etihad Guest recently made updates to its loyalty program to reduce the price of award tickets — with a particular emphasis on some of the airline’s busiest routes. Let’s look at some sweet spot redemptions you might wish to explore…

Hawaiian Airlines remains one of the most comfortable ways to fly to the Hawaiian Islands. For starters, it’s standard practice that every passenger gets a hot meal on every flight regardless of which cabin they fly in. Amenity kits are…

Getting to fly on a double-decker jet — especially at the very front of the plane — is a dream for many AvGeeks, myself included. But with the right stash of points and miles, booking this aspirational flight is possible…

Booking a premium cabin flight with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is a treat. Whether you choose the over-the-top 3-room The Residence or a business class “Studio,” rest assured that you’ll have access to some of the very best perks in…