Airlines

Airline: ITA AirwaysAircraft: Airbus A330-900neoFlight #: AZ679Route: São Paulo-Guarulhos (GRU) to Rome (FCO)Date: August 10, 2023Duration: 11hr 45minCabin and Layout: ITA Airways premium economy; 24 seats in a 2-3-2 configurationSeat: 21LCost: $624 + $247 upgrade bid A month ago, I’d…

Air travel can present unexpected circumstances, including cancellations, delays, missed connections, and lost or delayed baggage. At the same time, flights may be the most costly part of your trip budget. This can present a high-stakes scenario where you’ve spent…

The Delta SkyMiles program gets its fair share of criticism from the points and miles community. Switching to dynamic pricing has led to inconsistent and sometimes incredibly inflated prices. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. Before you assume your…

Airline: Fiji Airways (FJ)Aircraft: Boeing 737 MAXFlight #: FJ 935Route: Nadi International Airport (NAN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)Date: May 26, 2023Duration: 5hr 55minCabin and Layout: Business class, 8 seats in a 2-2 configurationSeat(s): 1DMiles Used: 80,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles and $30.80 in taxes and fees…

Airline: AviancaAircraft: Airbus A320Flight #: AV529Route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL)Date: August 8, 2023Duration: 5 hoursCabin and Layout: Economy cabin with 3-3 configurationSeat: 31A (window seat)Typical LifeMiles Cost: 10,500 LifeMiles + $33.20 in taxes…

Airline: Air CanadaAircraft: Airbus 220-300Flight #: AC720Route: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Date: July 27, 2023Duration: 1hr 31minCabin and Layout: Air Canada economy, 125 seats in a 3-2 configurationSeat: 24ECost: $227.84 (round-trip, including seat selection, fees,…

Europe feels like the place to be this year — and beyond. But the inflated cost of airfare, lodging, and well, everything else, isn’t making getting there any easier. While you may be able to score a solid flight deal…

Airline: Air FranceAircraft: Boeing 777-200Flight #: AF 8Route: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)Date: July 20, 2023Duration: 8hr 42minCabin and Layout: Air France premium economy with 24 seats, 2-4-2 configurationSeat: 11L then 10L…

Airline: Air CanadaAircraft: Boeing 737 MAX 8Flight #: AC707Route: LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)Date: July 27, 2023Duration: 1hr 40minCabin and Layout: Air Canada economy, 153 seats in a 3-3 configurationSeat: 24FCost: $227.84 (round-trip, including seat selection,…

Airline: Spirit AirlinesAircraft: Airbus A320Flight #: NK1679Route: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) > George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)Date: May 26, 2023Duration: 2hr 59minCabin and Layout: Spirit Airlines main cabin economy class; 178 standard seats and 8 Big Front Seats across 31…

Airline: Royal Air MarocAircraft: Boeing 737 MAX 8Flight #: AT801Route: London (LHR) to Casablanca (CMN)Date: July 8, 2023Duration: 3hr 5minsCabin and Layout: Business class; 12 seats in a 2-2 configurationSeat: 2ACost: 57,500 American Airlines AAdvantage miles + $783.20 (available from…

Even though I live and breathe points and miles, I’m certainly not immune to making mistakes. Unfortunately, my most recent error affected the award travel I booked for my husband, causing him an overnight delay and taking a hit on…

Airline: British AirwaysAircraft: Airbus A350-1000Flight #: BA274Route: Las Vegas (LAS) to London (LHR) with an onward Royal Air Maroc flight to Casablanca (CMN) on the same reservationDate: July 7, 2023Duration: 9hr 21minsCabin and Layout: British Airways Club Suite (business class);…

Extra legroom, preflight service, and complimentary beer and wine are just a few of the enticing reasons why travelers are willing to splurge on first class tickets. Although flying first class may initially appear to be a significant strain on…

The author was traveling as an invited guest of JetBlue. All opinions are the author’s own and the airline had no input in any part of this review. Airline: JetBlueAircraft: Airbus A321LRFlight #: B61408Route: Paris (CDG) to New York (JFK)Date: June…

My wife and I recently flew international first class for the first time. And it wasn’t just any first class. It was a true unicorn in the points and miles space: We used Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points to snag…

JetBlue has been around since 2000 and has grown to become a popular airline due to its spacious economy seats, complimentary Wi-Fi, and desirable Mint class cabin (the airline’s business class equivalent). If you fly JetBlue with any level of…

Favorable rates and friendly staff are just the beginning of what makes Southwest Airlines a favorite among many travelers. But for families in particular, Southwest offers much-needed flexibility in planning — and a lot of other benefits that families value….

When flying between New York and London, there’s no shortage of routes to choose from. While U.K. carriers and major U.S. airlines have your bases covered, competition for this route is fiercer than ever, thanks to newer entrants like JetBlue…

Airline: Qatar AirwaysAircraft: Boeing 777-200LRFlight #: QR731Route: Doha (DOH) to Dallas Ft. Worth (DFW)Date: May 1, 2023Duration: 16hr 5minCabin and Layout: Economy class, 3-4-3Seat: 22HCost: $2,665 (for round-trip airfare Doha (DOH) to Asheville (AVL) via Dallas Ft. Worth (DFW)) While I often fly Qatar Airways from my home…

Breeze Airways is a low-cost carrier that offers flexible fares, with or without luggage included, allowing passengers to keep costs low when traveling light. For passengers that require carry-on and checked luggage, the airline’s fare bundles offer good value for…