Airlines

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…

Allegiant Air is what is known as an ultra-low-cost carrier, meaning it prices its tickets as low as possible and then charges passengers for absolutely everything else. The fares may be well under $50 one-way, but by the time you…

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…

The most important thing you can do to improve your experience when flying any low-cost airline is to understand the policies and fees before you book. That way, you know what to expect and don’t end up frustrated with unexpected costs…

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…

Many Americans make an effort to fly JetBlue whenever they can. If the price is comparable and the schedule fits with what you need, it makes sense to choose JetBlue for a better experience. But as the JetBlue flight network…

Each airline has a unique boarding process, so understanding the procedures of every airline you fly can be a challenge. Delta Air Lines has always tried to be different. You can see it in the name, where 2 words are…

Avianca LifeMiles may not necessarily be one of the most talked about miles like ANA, Virgin Atlantic, or United, but we find LifeMiles extraordinarily useful, particularly for those who have lots of different transferrable points! Headquartered in Bogota, Colombia, Avianca…

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, American Airlines has established itself as the largest airline in the world. Whether you are looking at the number of passengers carried, the number of planes, or the number of destinations served, American Airlines leads…

Cathay Program Overview Cathay Pacific’s frequent flyer program has undergone significant changes over the years. The program used to have a distinct elite status program called Marco Polo Club. However, now the former Asia Miles and Marco Club programs have…

Upgrades can be elusive and the path to securing one of these coveted seats is not always clear. Airlines each have different upgrade processes — and even with rules in place, whether you actually receive the upgrade is often left…