Airlines

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…

Expensive Champagne, fresh caviar, friendly service… you’re going to want it all when you and your loved one fly first class! Some of the things you can expect from a top-notch first class airline are comfortable double beds, suite doors…

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…

While you may have flown Southwest Airlines within the U.S., you may not have considered the carrier for international travel. You should, though. The airline serves several destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. On a Southwest Airlines international…

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…

Airline: Vietnam Airlines (VN) Aircraft: Airbus A321 Flight #: VN 592 Route: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) Date: April 22, 2019 Duration: 2 hours, 5 minutes Cabin and Layout: Vietnam Airlines business class, 16-seat capacity across…

When flying with your pet, you want to make sure you’re flying on a carrier that not only cares about you but also your pet.  A good place to start is the airline’s track record. Here’s a breakdown of the…

Hainan Airlines is one of the world’s newer airlines. Founded in 1993, it is the world’s largest civilian-run airline in China, and the fourth largest in terms of fleet size. With that being said, Hainan Airlines is also quite unknown…

Saudia, or Saudi Arabian Airlines, is the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia. Although they are based in Jeddah, they also operate a few flights out of Riyadh. Their flight network to/from Saudi Arabia is very small, but they are known…

Airline: United Airlines (UA) Aircraft: Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Flight #: UA 2361 Route: Los Angeles (LAX) to Houston (IAH) Date: April 24, 2019 Duration: 3 hours, 13 minutes Cabin and Layout: United brand-new Polaris, 44-seat capacity across 11 rows, 1-2-1 configuration Seat:…

The SkyTeam Alliance is one of the 3 main airline alliances in the world. The SkyTeam gets little attention compared to Star Alliance and Oneworld, but as you’ll find out in this guide, it’s extremely useful to know the ins…