Airlines

American Airlines baggage fees are pretty consistent with the average when it comes to larger U.S.-based carriers. If you fly economy, you pay for all checked baggage on domestic flights and routes to or from Canada and Mexico (excluding some…

Lufthansa actually has a pretty standard baggage fee policy — you just have to tediously sift through all the differences in fares and routes. It offers Economy Light fares on certain routes, including to and from North America, if you’re…

With primary operations based at both Heathrow and Gatwick airports, British Airways has a massive presence in both the trans-Atlantic and European airline markets. In addition, it flies long-haul flights from these London hubs to multiple cities in pretty much…

One of the top dream destinations for many Americans is the exotic Pacific island state of Hawaii. Even from the West Coast, it’s a fairly long flight to get there, and it should be no surprise that many visitors fly…

With Swiss International Air Lines, it’s all about planning ahead with your baggage, as fees are significantly cheaper to book online at swiss.com rather than amending your booking at check-in. Swiss International Air Lines Carry-on Allowance 1 personal item: FREE…

Norwegian Air Overview Norwegian Air Shuttle (better known as Norwegian Air) is a low-cost airline with a frequent flyer program called Norwegian Reward. The airline joins the ranks of Ryanair and easyJet in focusing on high-frequency travel for flights both…

China Southern Airlines has a clear policy for checked baggage and a generous allowance in particular for first class passengers, allowing 3 checked items. This clear-cut policy extends to excess baggage as well, with standard charges for oversized and overweight…

In the award travel world, stopovers and open-jaws are topics that get a ton of attention. They can be difficult to plan and overwhelming to visualize, but can allow you to visit 2 or more places for the price of…

Customers need to be careful about how charges like baggage fees add up on budget airlines like Spirit. Spirit Airlines does not include any bags in its base allowance (Bare Fare), not even carry-ons. Additionally, baggage prices increase the closer you…

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles miles have historically been difficult to earn due to the lack of transfer partners available, which made it increasingly difficult to earn enough points without flying a ton and crediting your flights to earn Turkish Airlines miles….

EVA Air has a fairly generous baggage allowance, but don’t get caught out on overweight checked baggage — this is charged by piece for flights to/from the U.S., so the opportunity isn’t there to pay for just a few extra…

Air New Zealand has a fairly standard baggage policy, with reasonable charges for extra checked luggage booked online up to 90 minutes before departure for international flights. It’s worth planning ahead, as excess baggage charges at check-in are more than…

Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Allegiant Air is a leisure-focused airline with the goal of getting people to warm locations where they can relax. It has a fairly limited route network compared to larger carriers, flying to mostly smaller and…

When flying Norwegian Air, checked baggage is included for all fares excluding LowFare. When you require additional baggage, the trick to saving primarily comes with booking your baggage online before reaching the airport, which you can do up to 6…

When most people hear Spirit Airlines, they tend to cringe. Spirit is put in the same category as Ryanair, EasyJet, and Air Asia, and rightly so: all of these airlines are known as ultra-low-cost carriers. That means you won’t get…

Southwest started as a budget airline but has blossomed into a solid choice for both domestic and Caribbean travel. They offer a great frequent flyer program, a generous flight change and cancellation policy — and they don’t charge fees for checked…

Let’s face it, figuring out baggage fees can be complicated. We’re willing to bet a large majority of people show up at the airport without a clue as to what their baggage is going to cost.  It’s a tad simpler…

Frontier Airlines is a low-cost carrier based in Denver, Colorado. It has an extensive flight network throughout the U.S., mostly to smaller cities and airports, with service to several locations in Mexico and the Caribbean. It is straightforward about its…

Air Canada Aeroplan Program Overview The Air Canada frequent flyer program that you redeem points in is called Aeroplan. You can use the program for Star Alliance and partner redemptions, like flights on United Airlines. Members earn Status Qualifying Miles…

Lufthansa Miles & More Program Overview Lufthansa’s frequent flyer program is called Miles & More, and the airline miles that you earn are called Lufthansa miles. The Miles & More program can be a great way to fly a Star…

When you think of the best first class products in the world, Emirates is probably high on your list (if not at the top)! Without a doubt, Emirates offers one of the most luxurious seats in the sky, and flying first…